American-Israel Chamber of Commerce and Industry

... Max Ratner has won, over his long and fruitful career, the respect of colleagues in business, as well as the gratitude of those who have benefited from his lar- gesse. Bialystoker /andsleit, however, developed a spe- cial love and warmth for this man who is one of their own and profoundly committed to their well-being. Notwithstanding his importance, Ratner impresses one as humble. No airs or pretense exist in this man who holds the position of President of the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a major catalyst for enhanced trade between the two countries. Mention Bialystok to him and Mr. Ratner will share at length memories and anecdotes of his childhood there. He also enjoys talking about how his star rose in the face of difficult times once he came to the United States. ...