THE JEWISH NEWS
of Jewish Events
A Weekly Review
VOLUME 18—No. 1
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Germans Seek Reconciliation But
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"Last Jew Will Leave Germany
This Year," Is Jewry's Answer
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U:. S. Jewry's Pledge to Israel:
Bond Drive Aid, Stronger UJA
Pledged at Jerusalem Parley
JERUSALEM, (JTA)—The full text of the resolution adopted at the urgent eco-
nomic conference here by more than 40 American Jewish leader's who pledged American
Jewry to back the projected Israel loan to the extent of $1,000,000,000—and expanding
at the same time the work of the United Jewish Appeal—reads as follows:
"After a comprehensive and frank discussion we arrived at the following conclusions:
"1. That the people of Israel are dedicated to keep the doors wide open for the
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hundreds of thousands of Jews fleeing from persecution and misery; that the people
of Israel are ready to make any sacrifice to serve the democratic way of life, which
is the very essence of their very existence and that Israel strives for peace so that
it can give the full benefits of a free productive life to all its people.
2. We have come to realize that the full magnitude of the tasks of absorbing
hundreds of thousands of new immigrants in Israel and of consolidating the economy
of the country on a sound basis is far bey ond any conception which American Jews
have so far entertained and calls for a new approach to the scope of cooperation among
the Jews of the United States and Israel.
"3. In the light of the tremendous achievements already made in rehabilitating
and developing industrial services, we are confident that if tools and capital
the land
made available, Israel will not only become self-supporting but will also serve as
are
a dynamic democratic force in the development of the entire Middle East.
"4. The interest of American Jewry in Israel's future is manifested to a high de-
gree by the generosity and the flow of contributions to the UJA which made pos-
g.b1.1._. outstanding accomplishments in the mass immigration and settlement of new-
eqs. However, American Jews must recognize that in order to meet long-range
fvfolomic needs in Israel, new methods must be found to provide for larger sources
required during this vital transition.
"5. Far above the needs of financing this immigration is the program of complete
absorption of many of those who reached Israel during the last two years and the hun-
dreds of thousands who are expected to enter the country during the next three years.
integrate them
In order to make this vast- number of newcomers fully productive and to the
next three
into the economy of the country, Israel will require $1,500,000,000 for
years. The people of Israel are ready to make the utmost sacrifices in order to assure
their fullest share of this responsibility, but $1,000,000,000 must come from the United
States.
"The requirements of such a scope cannot be provided in full through voluntary
contributions alone. Consequently, additional channels must be found to discharge this
obligation. We, therefore, believe: 1. That the United Jewish Appeal must continue;
2. That American Jews should extend their fullest cooperation to obtain a loan if the
government decides to float it; 3. There are many opportunities for private investment
in Ik-ael. In order to realize the potentials in the field of private investment, more in-
tensive efforts should be undertaken both within the United States and Israel.
"Appreciating that this exploratory conference of American and Israel leaders will
productive
to a degree that all American Jews will share in its conclusions, we of
be
America urge the convening in the United States at the earliest possible date of a fully
representative national conference of American Jews at which the conclusions reached
here may be presented for understanding and sanction by American Jewry, so that
with full knowledge and determination it may go forward in accomplishing the most
constructive enterprise in the history of our people."
MUNICH—The heads of the West G e r ni a a
State and German leaders on Monday issued messages
of Rosh Hashanah greetings to the Jews of Germany,
calling for reconciliation.
Dr. Theodor Heuss, president of the Federal
.
Republic, issued statement which declared in part. "I am
aware that the past year has brought fulfillment of only
a fraction of the expectations of those who counted upon,
and continue to count upon, compensation for sufferings
both material and mental." The message also called for
good will and an open mind until "true justice" prevails.
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer pledged that his government
would oppose "any attempt to re-erect new political and
religious barriers."
A message issued by the office of the Premier of Ba-
varia expressed the hope that the New Year will bring
further progress in the fulfillment of the "justified claims
of our Jewish fellow citizens." The Mayor of Munich stated.
that the sacrifice of millions of Jews under Nazi tyranny
can never be forgotten. He also called for tolerance and
mutual understanding to overcome the difficulties in build-
ing "our young democracy which no longer knows any
differences irrespective of what faith one professes or to
what race he belongs."
H. Boeckler, president of the Federation of Trade
Unions, declared that the "German people have been taught
by bitter experience what it means to disregard the beliefs
and convictions of others. German trade unionists, many
of whom suffered personally like the Jews under the Nazi
tyranny, are determined to preserve freedom by 'all means
at their disposal."
The Central Committee of Liberated Jews in the
United States zone issued a message expressing hope that
the New Year will be a "Year of peace • and redemption, a
year in which the very last Jew will leave Germany."
Unified UN Korean Command
Accepts Drugs from Israel
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WASHINGTON—The unified command of the United
Nations forces in Korea, through the UN Secretary Gen-
eral, has advised the Israel government of its acceptance
of certain medical supplies and drugs offered by Israel.
Included in the first supplies selected by the unified
command from the Israel government's list are diptheria
antitoxin, cholera and typhoid vaccines, tetanus toxoid,
penicillin sodium, cresol solution, sulfaguanidine and other
medical requirements.
Further lists of supplies offered by the Israel govern-
ment are still under consideration by the unified command,
the embassy said. Israel's offer of medical assistance was
made at the time of Israel's endorsement of UN action to
repel North Korean aggression.
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An Engraving From Picart, made in 1723, Depicting a European Synagogue Scene on Yom Kippur