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The L.A. Pincus Fund for Jewish Education in the Diaspora mourns the death of Max Fisher, who passed away Thursday, March 3 (22 Adar I), at the age of 96. Max Fisher played a pivotal role in establishing the Pincus Fund, and served as Chairman from 1977-2005. He played an active role in guiding the Fund, and steered its work in the direction of innovativeness and creativity. He set high professional standards, which brought out the best in everyone associated with the Fund. Mr. Fisher believed that Jewish continuity can be achieved only through quality Jewish education. He saw the role of the Fund as a catalyst for creating new ideas for Jewish education in the Diaspora. He applied his extraordinary business skills, vision, and far-sightedness, to promoting the Fund's work. The son of Russian immigrants, Mr. Fisher grew up in a small town in Ohio, and attended Ohio State University. Through decades of an outstandingly successful business career, he also worked energetically on behalf of many public causes. He played a leading role in the Republican party and served as advisor to four American presidents. He championed the economic revitalization of Detroit, and actively led and supported numerous charities and civic organizations. Mr. Fisher played a prominent role in almost every major Jewish communal organization, including the American Jewish Committee, B'nai B'rith International, the Council of Jewish Federations, HIAS, United Israel Appeal, United Jewish Appeal, and the Jewish Agency for Israel, which he served as Founding Chairman of the Board of Governors. He was the moving force behind the establishment of the Pincus Fund. In 1998, the Pincus Fund established the Max M. Fisher Prize for Jewish Education in the Diaspora, in honor of Mr. Fisher's 90th birthday and in recognition of his work on behalf of the Fund. The prize is awarded annually to an outstanding individual who has significantly advanced the cause of Jewish education in the Diaspora. The Fund offers its condolences to Max Fisher's wife Marjorie, their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. | ||
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