Simon Wiesenthal Center/Museum of Tolerance Mourn the Loss of Army Archerd

Simon Wiesenthal Center/Museum of Tolerance Mourn the Loss of Army Archerd

The Simon Wiesenthal Center and its Museum of Tolerance mourn the loss of Army Archerd, veteran Hollywood columnist for Variety for over 50 years. "He was a valuable friend of our institution and astaunch supporter of the Jewish community and the State of Israel. He will be sorely missed," said Rabbi Marvin Hier, Founder and Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

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