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Max Fisher died yesterday
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 1:07 pm
by Ganzo
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 1:09 pm
by araby
That was also the name of the kid in Rushmore, no?
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:35 pm
by Ganzo
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
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:45 pm
by Lyion
A rich American Jew. Who'd a thunk?
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:46 pm
by araby
A generous one at that
jk rip Max Fisher
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:47 pm
by Ganzo
self made tho, like i'm planin to be
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:50 pm
by araby
You can become independently wealthy in six years easily.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:53 pm
by Ganzo
i havea 20 year plan to make estate for my ofsprings while i retire on mideteranian shore
plan goes in effect this summer
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 4:02 pm
by Diabolik
Very sad for Max.
Congratulations, Ganzo!
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:05 pm
by Diekan
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?
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:22 pm
by Lyion
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...
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:34 pm
by Ganzo
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:36 pm
by Diabolik
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:31 pm
by araby
I like how Larry David uses the word Gentile at least once a show.
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:12 pm
by Kramer
i am pretty sure that was the name of the main in Rushmore, one of the funniest movies ever...
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:41 pm
by Scoota McGee
I'm getting maried in October to a Jew... does that make me a member of the chosen people now too?
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:12 am
by Zanchief
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:22 am
by Lyion
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:48 am
by Martrae
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:56 am
by Rust
All children born of a Jewish woman are Jews, even if she is non-observant (or they are).
Ganzo to confirm please.
--R.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:38 am
by Ganzo
confirmed
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:51 am
by Martrae
But not born of a Jewish male?
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:57 am
by Scoota McGee
That blows... I was really looking forward to telling gentile jokes.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:03 am
by Lyion
Martrae wrote:But not born of a Jewish male?
All that matters is the mothers heritage.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:06 am
by Martrae
That explains my cousin then.
