Israeli Mission in Washington
Makes Friends of Governments
20—THE JEWISH NEWS
Friday, November 19, 1948
No More DPs—But Dls -
Rabbi Weiss Praises Young Israel
For Serving Youth Through Center
(Continued from Page I)
pect of a practical commercial
Warburg Says in Paris
The activities of the Israel and banking stage.
- Mission in the Nation's Capital—
While the conference Mr. Ep-
PARIS (JTA)—The necessity
on Massachusetts Avenue — as stein and Michael J. Comay,
they were outlined by Mr. Ep- member of the Israeli UN delega- for laying plans to accomplish
stein, emerged " at once as sym- tion, had on Nov. 10 with. Under- the rehabilitation of thOse Jews
bols of an entire government in Secretary of State Robert A. still 'remaining in Europe and •in-
action. Mr. Epstein referred to Lovett was not expected 'to bring other lands who require assik-
some of the matters whidh are results, the JeWish leaders left ance was stressed, here . by Ed-
- keeping him and his able staff the State Department greatly en:- ward, M. M. - Warburg, chairman
busy as "little prosaic things." couraged over prospects for a of the Joint Distribution Com-
- But viewed in historic perspectve loan. Mr. Epstein feels confident mittee, opening the International
they will be recognized as very that after the Israeli elections—in Conferenee •for Relief and Re-
great and history-making.
January—President Truman will habilitation, sponsored by JDC.
He told the 125 delegates from
Israel's Mission here faces a grant 'Israel de jure recognition.
•
31 countries that "there are no
three-fold task: 1. To pass on in-
"Our relations with lega-
longer .any DPs,. but DIs—des-
. formation from Israel to the Unit-
tions and embassies are most
tined for Israel."
' ed States; 2. to interpret situa---
cordial," he said, "but we are
tions affecting the Jewish State
. Warburg called on the dele-
especially overwhelmed by
- and 3. to represent Israel on num-
gates to concentrate on the ma-
the
attitude
of
the
Jews
of
erous fronts throUgh 'diplomatic
jor problems, including immigra-•
the United States, by their
channels.
tion, reconstruction, child. -wel-
sympathy—their love for Is-
- The manner in which Mr. Ep-
fare, health and • education espe-
rael. The future of Israel de-
cially in new areas of need such
stein and his staff pursue their
pends upon the relationship _ as the _ Jewish 'communities of
duties was best illustrated this,
of American Jews to:the in-
North Africa and the Moslem
week when Israel made applica-
fant State. An uninterrupted
countries. Dr. Joseph Schivartz,
tion to be admitted to FOA
interest by American Jews in
European director of the JDC,
(World Food Agricultural Organ-
A large crowd watched MORRIS KARBAL (left) and RABBI
Israel is our most concrete . reported 'that, the organization
izati6n) which opened its sessions
insurance for a bright fu-
has spent $250,000,000 in relief SAMSON R. WEISS lay the cornerstone for the new Young Israel
in Washington on Monday. Food
ture."
-and rehabilitation activities since Youth:Center at Ceremonies last Sunday on Dexter and Sturtevant.
importing is an important item
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V-E Day, has helped 210,000 Jews
in Israel's economy and it would
Among the issues handled by
Dr.
,
leave
Europe
and
has
aided
Samson
R.
Webs,
national
director of. Young Israel,
help the Jewish State • immensely the Israeli Mission on "Embassy
declared that concentrated youth activity is the only solution
to secure FAO membership. Dr." 'Row" Washington's Massachu- 750,000 in. One way or , another.
to continued spiritual , welfare of the Jewtgh community, in
L. Samuel arrived from the Jew- setts Avenue—proving that the
his address at the cornerstone ceremonies ' of the Young Israel
ish State to appear before the very modest headquarters of the 40 Cyprus Jews Go Mad
_ FAO and the Israel Mission has Jewish State in the U. S. already
Because They Can't Join Youth Center last Sunday afternoon at Dexter and Sturtevant.
applied for recognition by this function like a veritable govern-
Youth centers such as that now under construction will -
important body. Ambassadors of ment—are, among other respon- Their Israeli Families
V`c.ffer youth a home where they
12 friendly governments are sibilities:
will be shown constructive meth-
UPA's
Opposition
Calls
JERUSALEM (JTA) Forty.
speaking up for Israel, but in the
Research into the fields of civil
ods of living in a warm environ-
aviation, harbor management and Jews who are being held on Cy- Parley; Plans Own Drive ment that will make them feel as
transportation; acquisition o f prus by the British because they
one of a thriving and healthy
NEW YORK (JTA) — A na- community," Dr. Weiss stated.
boats received as gifts from Am- are of military age have become
erican Jews; development of ra- insane due to the knowledge that tional conference of fund-rais-
Morris Karbal, chairman of the
dio communication through nego- they cannot hope to leave their ing leaders of Jewish' commun- steering committee, and David I.
island prison. and join their fam- ities who support the opposition
tiations with RCA; public rela-
ilies, Eliahu Dobkin, Jewish within the United Palestine Ap- Barris, c)airman of the building
tions between Jews and non-
Agency -immigration official, told peal will be held in Atlantic City committee, urged community
Jews.
a press conference.
on Dec. 11 and 12, it was an-
support of the building pro-
"Israel soon will have one
fie revealed that a smilar trag- nounced by, the newly-formed
of the most powerful radio
ject.
Karbal
laid the first brick,
edy is in the making in Aden, "Committee of Contributors and
stations in the entire Middle
assisted by Henry C; Keywell.
British protectorate on the Red Workers."
East," said Mr. Epstein.
Sea, where 3,000 Yemenite Jews,
The building was designed by
The new group, which advo-
He said that the public infor- many of whom are victims of an cates the launching of a drive
Louis G. Redstone, and includes
mation department has benefited Arab` pogrom last year, are await- for Israel separate from the facilities ,
for arts and crafts, ath-
from the highly skilled guidance ing emigration facilities to take United Palestine Appeal, has ad-
letic and recreational facilities,
of Harry Zinder (the able young them to. Israel, but the British vised the Jewish Agency in library and club rooms.
man who addressed the Midwest are withholding . exit visas from Jerusalem of the convocation of
Heading the list of donors con-
Conference of the Jewish Welfare 850 men of military age on the the national conference. It in-
Board in Detroit.)
same excuse that their entrance formed the Agency that "prompt tributing $300 or more were:
into Israel would violate the pro- action will be taken to provide Henry 4C. Keywell, $5,000; • Mor-
The appointment of Lt.-bol.
visions of the UN truce.
immediate funds for the expand- ris Karbal, $4,500; Abe Nusbaum,
Ephraim Ben-Artzi as mili-
ed immigration, resettlement, up- (floor coverings for the entire
tary attache representing Is-
building); David J. Goldberg,
HARRY ZINDER
duties on a limited budget. Many building and reconstruction pro-
rael in the U.S. was describ-
$1,500; Mr. and Mrs. Max Cap-
gram contemplated for 1949."
of
the
.employees
are
compelled
ed
by
Mr.
Epstein
as
another
event that the Jewish application
lan, in memory of their son Chaim
to use their savings to supple-
advance in efforts to improve
should be rejected it is hoped
David, '$1,000; Mr. and Mrs. Isaac
ment their meager income, in or- Jews Opportunities in
Israeli-U. S. relations.
that at least -the status of an ob-
Rosenthal, in memory of their
der
to
be
able
to
support
their
When Israeli finally gains de
server will be granted by FAO to
son, Myron, who was pled in the
Engineering
Shrinking
families.
But
they
gladly
make
jure recognition in the U.S., the
Dr. Samuel.
WASHINGTON, D. C.—A dim last war, $1,000; Mr. and Mrs.
folloWing will /acquire official their tasks a part of a great labor
Mr. Epstein said he was
outlook
for . Jewish graduates of Samuel Hechtman in honor of
status, with Hon. Eliahu Epstein of love.
anxious to express the ap-:
engineering
schools is foreseen their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius
The Israeli Mission is in small
as a full-fledged envoy:
predation of the Israeli Mis-
by
the
majority
'of 108 deans, Hechtman, a television set; Judah
Uriel Heyd, First Secretary of quarters, but even that is borne
sion to the U.S. Secretary of
professors,
and
replacement
of- Lachar, $500; Rev. David Finkel-
the Legation; Arthur Liverhant, graciously by the representatives
Agriculture Charles, Bren-
ficials in engineering schools stein, $500; Moris Kaner, $500;
of
the
reborn
State
of
Israel.
Second
Secretary
or
the
'Legation;
nan for 'his help and cooper-
throughout the country who I?arry and Sander Kolitch of
Dr. L. Samuel, Agricultural Ex-
Mr. Epstein and his associates were interviewed \last year, ac- Brooklyn, N.Y., in' memory of
ation and for his warm and
pert; Col. Ephraim. Ben-Artz; travel extensively to address
friendly attitude in matters
eording to a report issued by perents, $00; Harry S. Cohen, in
Miltiary Attache; Mrs. F.. Dul- conventions and public meetings,
relating to Israel. • Mr. Ep-
Bnal Brith Vocational Service memory of parents, Morris and
berg,
Economic
Researcher;
Har-
in order that the message of Is- Bureau. The interviews were Dora Cohen, $300; Morris MOhr,
stein said that among the
ry Zinder, Press Attache; Harvey rael may not be lost in a tangle conducted by the -Elmo Roper $300; and Mr. and Mrs. Harry
many matters facing his of-
Rosenhouse, Assistant Press At- of confusing • news that comes organization.
Lifshitz, $300.
flee are the problems relating
tache; David Ginsberg, Legal Ad- from Tel Aviv, Paris, London and
to 'Israeli students who are
The majority of professors in-
Detroit's young Israel leaders
viser;.0scar Gass, Economic Ad- Washington. They are doing their terviewed in 'the survey agreed
coining to the United States
emphasized
their intention to
:viser..
job well, and the Land and Peo- that' a pattern of discrimination make their, new building a cen-
to study agriculture, methods
Israel's
representatives
in
this
ple
of
Israel
have
reason
to
be
against Jewish engineers is ter Of activity not' for their mem-
of irrigation, .poultry breed=
country work under severe han- proud of their able'representa- widespread in Ainerican indus- bers alone but for the:
in.g; prevention of diseases in
'entire
dicaps.
They
must carry on their tives in this country.
try.
the citrus industry and ele-
community.' '
ments included in the Low-
PRODUCED BY NORMAN & 5O& MODEL.
- -dermilk plan. He emphasized
ISRAEL GOLDSTEIN
TEXT By MA RC RUTNER-g
that the help given by Secre-
ONE Of THE OUTSTANDING JEW-
WHEN INS CONGREGATION CELEBRATED ITS
tary Brennan is of inunea,s-
AMONG THE INSTITUTIONS WHICH
,
CENTENARY, DR.GOLDSTEIN WROTE 'A
ISH LEADERS IN THE UNITED STATES
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• Arable value,
r
NE HAS SERVED IN VARIOUS LEAD-
CENTURY OF JUDAISM AMERICA; A
WHOSE EFFORTS IN BEHALF OF
ERSHIP ROLES ARE THE JEWISH
- "Our Mission has had the coop,
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THE ZIONIST MOVEMENT-ARE
SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTION TO. JEWISH HIST-
NATIONAL FUND,AWISH THEO -
‘v1t,
- eration of Charles Saltzman, As
ORY IN THE US.
RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT THE
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LOGICAL SEMINARY,PALESTINE
•
SiStant Secretary of State in
WORLD
411
lit
FOUNDATION FUND,RABBINICAL
charge of Occupied TerritOries, in
III i i
ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA.
,e
- dealing with issues affectin'g the
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treatment of refugees who desire
to .go to Israel," Mr. Epstein said
BORN 2 YEARS AGO IN PHILADELPHIA,HE
"Mr. .Saltzinan has cooperated
STUDIED AT COLUMBIA AND GRADUATED
FOR NEARLY A SCORE OF YEARS NE
With our representative in Ger-.
AS ARMS FROM THE JEWISH THEO-
HAS BEEN.PRESIDENT OF. THE JEWISH
'many, Dr. • Haim . Hoffman." .
LOGICAL SEMINARY.HE BECAME 'SPIRIT-
CONCILIATION COURT AND HAS
EMI. LEADER OF TEMPLE BHA! JESIHRUN IN W.Y.
• The Mission in , Washington
..SERVED
IN EXECUTIVE $ ADVISORY
AT TREACE OF 22,A POST HE STILL HOLDS.
dealS with such matters as the
CAPACITIES MANY, JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS.,
',training of israeli citizens in
American police schools, the, pur-
He PLAYED A LEADING ROLE AT MEETINGS
HE . BELIEVES THAT "JUDAISM 'HAS A CHANCE TO
chase of seed for Jewish colonies,
OF THE ZIONIST CONGRESS £ THE ZIONIST
FLOURISH ON THE AMERICAN CONTINENT,AND BY
• -inqUiries , regarding trade and
ACTIONS COMMITTEE.HE IS THE HEAD OF
FORMING TO ADD VALUABLE QUALITIES TO
THE WORLD CONFEDERATION. OF GENERAL
commerce from Israel as well as
- THE WHOLE AMERICAN CIVILIZATIOC......
ZIONISTS.
reqUests from American Jews
Who wish to make investments in
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Israel.
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Special attention, naturally, is
being given to the application for
-a loan from the U.S. The eminent
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HE HAS ALSO SERVED AS A CO -CHAIR -
economist, Oscar Gass is the
,
I
MAN OF THE UNITED JEWISH APPEAL,
Mission's adviser in this matter.
AT PRE NT NE HOLDS THE POST OF TREASURER OF
CHAIRMAN Of UNITED PALESTINE
•THE JEWISH AGENCY. IN THE FUTURE RELATION-
Mr. Epstein believes that great
APPEAL& HELD THE POST OF PRES. OF
SHIP BETWEEN ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY, NIS
progress has been made, that the
THE ZIONIST ORGANIZATION Of AMERICA.
PRESENT RESPONSIBILITY CANNOT BE OVEREMPHASIZED.
ODPYRIGH r 144, • JewitiN
AGENCY
question now has reached the as-
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