Cyril Isadore Furst
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Cyril Isadore Furst (b 1937, Cathcart)[1] was a prominent Zionist activist in Glasgow.
Married Ann Mary Furst (nee Friedlander) in 1963 in Pollok.[2]
Parents were Lester Sol Furst and Bessie Furst (nee Freedman)
Timeline
- 1950 - Zionist Simcha - A truly Zionist and enjoyable function took place last Sunday in the Tudor Cinema, in which many leading Zionists participated. It was the occasion: of the Barmitzva celebration: of Cyril Furst, younger son: of Mr Lester S. Furst. It was presided over by Dr S. H. Bennett, M.D., who entertained the large gathering of guests with his eloquence and wit. A toast to the State of Israel was proposed by Mr M. H. Stone, M.P.S., and seconded by Dr Bennett, and after an appeal for Zionist funds being made by Mr Harry Furst, the sum of £2O was raised for Israel in the form of trees in the name of the Barmitzvah boy. The toast to the Furst family was proposed by Rabbi M. D. Dryan and Mr M. W. Bloom, which was suitably replied to by the brothers, H. and L. S. Furst. In addition to the Brachoth, Rev H. Fenigstein entertained the guests with apt and witty remarks. The Band and Vocalist rendered Jewish recitals. As the guests expressed their feelings of appreciation for the pleasant and most enjoyable evening, the Simcha closed with the singing of Hatikvah.[3]
- 1961 - The Glasgow Young Zionist Organisation has undertaken to raise £5,000 over 5 years to provide a weaving shop in the Dr. Israel Goldstein Youth Village at Kataman, near Jerusalem. This was stated at the annual meeting Mr. Cyril Furst and Mr Edwin Mandel. All surplus funds derived from the various social activities during the next few years are to be devoted to the project. Mr. Furst spoke of the satisfaction felt at the creation of a Junior Zionist Group for 14- to 17-year-olds which in a short time had built up a large and enthusiastic membership A message of greetings was received from Mr. Edward Woolfson J.P. Hon. Life-President of the organisation, who has in the past 18 successive years delivered the Presidential Address at the annual general meeting, but was unable to be present on this occasion.[4]
- 1961-2 - Glasgow Young Zionist Organisation - Chairmen - Cyril Furst, Eddie Mandel; Hon. Secretary - Myrna Benjamin, 43, Netherpark Avenue, Glasgow, S. 4.[5]
- 1985 - A plea for more substantial donations through the provision of scholarships and prizes to the Hebrew University was made by Dr Cyril Furst, co-chairman of the Glasgow Group of the Friends of the Hebrew University, at its annual meeting. He reported a highly successful year but added that the precarious finances of the university made the work of the group more vital than ever, and every effort must be made to increase funds. Anxiety was expressed by the treasurer, Mr Michael Tenby, at the fact that 15 persons gave 50 per cent of the donations. There were still many people in the 30-40 age group who gave nothing at all. In all £17,645 had been remitted to London during the year and to date £36,000 had been collected for the Glasgow Fellowship Project which was within target of two years contributions. Mr Norman Naftalin, a former chairman of the group, and Dr Allan Berkley and Mr Frederick Levine also spoke. Dr Sidney Naftalin presided.[6]