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Charles Bronfman: North America
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Charles Bronfman: On Feb. 19, 1999, Charles Bronfman was elected chairman of United Jewish Communities (UJC). This $4 billion cash cow subsumes 189 Jewish Federation contributors and 400 Jewish communities in North America. At a Nov. 9-13 UJC General Assembly in Washington, Bronfman will pass the chairmanship to James A. Tisch, son of Mega member Laurence Tisch.
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One successful program Bronfman helped implement is the congregation's “ski shul,” North America's only ski-in/ski-out Kabbalat Shabbat service. The service takes place in a cabin on a mountain at Deer Valley, one of the world's great ski resorts. Every Friday afternoon, Jews from around the world gather on the mountain for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, Kiddush wine and challah.
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The upcoming Music and Entertainment Industry gala will not be Bronfman’s first brush with tzedakah this season. Vivendi Universal was the driving force behind "America: A Tribute to Heroes," the star-studded Sept. 21 telethon that raised $150 million in two hours.
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