Max Fisher died yesterday

Post by **Ganzo** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 1:07 pm

Max Fisher, one of the most prominent leaders of American Jewry in the 20th century, died yesterday at the age of 96 at his home in Franklin, Michigan.

Fisher, who made millions of dollars in oil and real estate and poured them back into Jewish philanthropy and the city of Detroit, was sought out for advice by Republican presidents.

Fisher's fortune was estimated at $775 million in Forbes magazine's annual ranking of the nation's 400 wealthiest individuals in 2004.

Fisher was born July 15, 1908, in Pittsburgh to immigrant Russian parents. He grew up in Salem, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University on a football scholarship. He moved to Detroit in 1933 to join his father's oil reclamation business as a $15-a-week salesman, forming his own gasoline company with two other men in 1933.

His contributions and connections in the Republican Party gave Fisher considerable influence in the party and he became the personal friend and adviser of several presidents.

In 1974, in the midst of the Watergate affair, President Richard Nixon asked for Fisher's help, after he was accused of anti-Semitic statements. Fisher came to his aid despite the fire he drew from the Jewish community.

According to "Quiet Diplomat: A Biography of Max M. Fisher," by Peter Golden, President Gerald Ford and his secretary of state, Henry Kissinger, asked Fisher in 1975 to help heal a diplomatic rift between the United States and Israel over relations with Egypt.

"My fundamental responsibility was as an American," the book quoted Fisher as saying. "Then as an American Jewish leader. And, finally, I had my love for Israel."

In 1988, Ford and George Bush Sr. celebrated with Fisher on his 90th birthday.

Fisher headed several of the major Jewish-American organizations, including the United Jewish Appeal, the Council of Jewish Federations and the American Jewish Committee. He founded the National Jewish Coalition, an organization of Jewish Republicans, and was one of the top donors to the Foundation for Florida's Future, created in 1995 by Florida Governor Jeb Bush to promote conservative ideas.

araby · Post by **araby** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 1:09 pm

That was also the name of the kid in Rushmore, no?

Post by **Ganzo** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:35 pm

maybe.

on personal note, example of what this guy did: he setup a fund with his own money, that provides no interest college, home, auto loans for low income or new in the country jews; that i used to buy my first car and my first house

Post by **Lyion** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:45 pm

A rich American Jew. Who'd a thunk? :wink:

araby · Post by **araby** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:46 pm

A generous one at that :eyecrazy:

jk rip Max Fisher

Post by **Ganzo** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:47 pm

self made tho, like i'm planin to be

araby · Post by **araby** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:50 pm

You can become independently wealthy in six years easily.

Post by **Ganzo** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:53 pm

i havea 20 year plan to make estate for my ofsprings while i retire on mideteranian shore
plan goes in effect this summer

Diabolik · Post by **Diabolik** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 4:02 pm

Very sad for Max.

Congratulations, Ganzo!

Diekan · Post by **Diekan** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:05 pm

I have a question for you Jewish posters... and it's a serious question, not a joke. What is it with the thirst for money?

Post by **Lyion** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:22 pm

Diekan wrote:I have a question for you Jewish posters... and it's a serious question, not a joke. What is it with the thirst for money?

My post was a poke at fun at Ganzo. This one could get ugly really quick.

Big Brother is watching this thread... :locked:

Post by **Ganzo** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:34 pm

Diekan wrote:I have a question for you Jewish posters... and it's a serious question, not a joke. What is it with the thirst for money?

We need it to be able to controll the world.

Diabolik · Post by **Diabolik** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:36 pm

Diekan wrote:I have a question for you Gentile posters... and it's a serious question, not a joke. What is it with the fear of making money?

Fixed.

araby · Post by **araby** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:31 pm

I like how Larry David uses the word Gentile at least once a show.

Kramer · Post by **Kramer** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:12 pm

i am pretty sure that was the name of the main in Rushmore, one of the funniest movies ever...

Scoota McGee · Post by **Scoota McGee** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:41 pm

I'm getting maried in October to a Jew... does that make me a member of the chosen people now too?

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:12 am

Araby wrote:I like how Larry David uses the word Gentile at least once a show.

Curb Your Enthusiasm is one of the best shows ever made.

Post by **Lyion** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:22 am

Scoota McGee wrote:I'm getting maried in October to a Jew... does that make me a member of the chosen people now too?

Just your kids. You personally aren't eligible for the cash handouts or movie acting offers, sorry.

Post by **Martrae** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:48 am

And only if the kids are raised in the faith and you follow kosher laws at home.

My cousin married a Jew and she actually moved to Jeruselum with him for 6 months to convert.

Rust · Post by **Rust** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:56 am

All children born of a Jewish woman are Jews, even if she is non-observant (or they are).

Ganzo to confirm please.

--R.

Post by **Ganzo** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:38 am

confirmed

Post by **Martrae** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:51 am

But not born of a Jewish male?

Scoota McGee · Post by **Scoota McGee** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:57 am

That blows... I was really looking forward to telling gentile jokes.

Post by **Lyion** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:03 am

Martrae wrote:But not born of a Jewish male?

All that matters is the mothers heritage.

Post by **Martrae** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:06 am

That explains my cousin then.