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French Jewish group gets new leader

A French Jewish group named a new president.
Pierre Besnainou, president of the European Jewish Congress, was named to head the United Jewish Social Fund, which raises money for the French Jewish community. He succeeds David de Rothschild, who held the post for 24 years. Besnainou, 50, said one of his main priorities will be to focus on young Jews in France, many of whom have drifted away from organized Jewish activities.
Other priorities are pro-Israel activity, relations with the Muslim and Arab communities and social services.

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