Ben-Gurion and Goldmann Outline Zionist Congress Credo
Israel Industrial Exhibition in U. S.
`Folly' for Zionists to Quit Israel
lapsed precisely at the moment flict with the state representing
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ing will be the tallest in the of victory because their follow- the majority of the Israeli Jews.
Middle East and will provide a ers believed they had achieved Under such conditions its only
alternative would be to sus-
Centel for future international their aim.
and other gatherings. It will
The greatest moral task con- pend operations, he averred.
include a meeting hall accom- fronting Zionism and its lead-
On the issue of the Zionist
modating 3,500 people and a ers is whether it possesses the parties in countries outside
stage large enough to seat an- courage, the capacity and the Israel, Dr. Goldmann insisted
other 500. It also will have vision to proclaim the full pro- that these parties had the
smaller rooms, exhibit rooms, gram of gathering in the exiles right to exist and that indi-
office space and other accomo- —which would mean the mobil- viduals and groups of Zionists
dations.
ization of Jews for immigration in countries abroad had the
The project, planned while to Israel from free countries right to express criticism of Is-
Jerusalem still was under Arab where they are not subjected to raeli affairs and to support
seige, will take three years to a compulsion to depart for a likeminded groups in Israel.
complete and will cost in ex- safer area, Dr. Goldmann point-
The State of Israel has no
c e s s of one million pounds ed out. So long as a majority of
right to interfere in the inter-
($2,800,000).
the Jewish people remain out-
As the Zionist Congress dele- side Israel Zionism's aims have nal affairs of Zionism abroad,
gates assembled, bulldozers were not been attained, the American but Israeli Zionists have equal
rights with the Zionists of
still at work levelling off the ap- Zionist leader insisted. -
other countries and therefore
proaches to the building area
Aim to Preserve Unity
have the right to intervene in
Sponsored by the $500,000,00 State of Israel Independence
and workmen were completing
Zionism's
aim
is
to
preserve
Zionist
affairs
which
effect
Bond
Drive, an exhibit of Israel's growing industrial strength is
installation of seats and com-
currently attracting record crowds at 2'711 Boardwalk (at Belmont
the unity of the Jewish people, Zionists everywhere.
munications facilities.
In a clear reference to the Ave.) in Atlantic City. Oh display are cars, refrigerators, tires,
For the first time in the a task which has been rendered
history of Zionist Congresses, more difficult than ever because controversy among the General fashions, arts and chits and a diversified group of products
the delegates will have the a portion of the Jewish people Zionists, particularly as it is re- currently being produced in Israel. The exhibit, designed to show
advantage of a simultaneous live in its own state, while the flected in America, Dr. Gold- the investment potential of the State of Israel, will be open until
translation system. An ear- remainder are dispersed around mann reiterated that parties September 15. Shown is the exhibition hall on the boardwalk,
phone system has been in- the globe, he maintained. The had the right to support their with a capacity audience listening to Mayor Joseph Altman wel-
• stalled in the convention hall function of Zionism is to work counterparts in Israel, but he coming the Israel Industrial Exhibition.
and delegates can follow the for the preservation of the un- added, they must guard against
ity of one people; its function is the artificial transplanting in Mike's Delemma
speeches in one of four lan-
Boston Council Hails
to "Zionize" both the Jews in Israel of internal problems of
guages as they are delivered.
Israer
and
those
outside
t
h
e
Zionist
parties
outside
Israel.
MacIver Report as
Ben-Gnrion's Address
Di Salle Gets Reducing
Israeli Premier David Ben- Jewish state. Even if the aid of
The Zionist movement must Tip: Hurry to Israel!
`Excellent First Step'
the
Jews
outside
Israel
were
not be an "exclusive club"
.Gurion told the Congress Tues-
day night that three vital tasks not needed for Israel's security which admits members on the
NEW YORK (AJP) — Short,
BOSTON (AJP) — The JeWish
incumbent upon the State of and development, they 'would basis of their past records, he plump Mike Di Salle, America's
have
the
right
to
insist
on
an
Community Council of Metro-
stressed.
Israel and the Jewish people
price stabilizer, got a tip on how politan Boston became the first
cannot be carried out without opportunity to take part in its
The Zionist movement must to cut down on his eating and
"loyal partnership between the upbuilding, Dr. - Goldman con- find the way to mobilize the start on a painless diet aimed at community group in the nation
to locally approve, by an almost
State of Israel and the Jewish tinued.
Neither the Israelis nor the larger, unaffiliated sector o f lessening the wasteline.
unanimous vote, the controver-
people."
Jews
either
by
enlightening
them
Di
Salle
came
here
as
a
guest
He described these three tasks Jews of other lands should for- as members or by finding other speaker for a UJA dinner. One sial Maclver Study.
But, he stressed, the Is-
The group, in approving the
as the security of the state, the get this.
Jews must also remember ways in which to cooperate, he of the other speakers, columnist study, labeled it "an excellent
ingathering and integration of raeli
that whatever quality and quan- maintained. This statement ap- Leonard Lyons reported, told of first s t e„p in the revaluation
Jewish exiles and the develop- tity
aid they receive from parently has a bearing on the his trip to Israel and described and re-examination of commun-
ment of the land and its speedy Jews of abroad
it will always be suggestions heard among Con- in , detail the austerity program ity relations work in the Jewish
upbuilding.
less than what Israel gives to gress delegates to enlarge the Israelis were undergoing in or- community."
"These tasks cannot be car-
Jews overseas in prestige Jewish Agency by including der to make available food for
Dr. Maclver's report, the re-
ried out without loyal partner- the•
and in other respects. Take non-Zionists or to have non- newcomers.
sult of a one-year study by the
ti
ship between the State of Israel away Zionist activity from Jews party Zionists under a single
When he had finished, the noted social scientist, was made
and Jewish people," he declared. overseas and "you have removed Zionist organization in each speaker turned to Di Salle.
at
the
request
of
leading
Jewish
,)
"Neither of these can carry out their most cohesive agency and country.
"Mike," he said, "I lost five organizations, members of the
this mission on its own resources the source of their vigor."
Dr. Goldman called on the whole pounds in one week when National Community Relations
and both of them together will
Turning to the relationship leaders of the Zionist movement I was in Israel." Then looking
succeed only if they expect between the State of Israel and not to give way to "self-pity" or at the tubby Di Salle, he added Advisory Council. It consists of
supreme, constant and loyal the Zionist movement, Dr. Gold- "self-indulgence." A special stat- jestingly, "you should go to Is- an evaluation of the roles
played by leading Jewish de-
efforts. It is the mission of the mann warned against the illus- us for the Zionist movement is rael, too.'-'
fense organizations and includes
Zionist movement to encourage ion that the state can deal di- important for . its prestige and
Di Salle,under strong attack proposals for a future effective
and bring such loyal partnership rectly with Jewish communities effectiveness, but it is not all-
from the lobbies for his attempts program.
into existence." He added:
important
to
the
extent
of
mak-
abroad. Declaring that people
The social scientists' findings,
"The State of Israel has no are guided by political parties, ing it the central and only issue to roll-back prices, laughingly
authority whatever over Jews movements and leaders, he before the Zionist Congress, he replied," why that's not nearly critical in some respects of the <1
as bad as some of the other program undertaken by the
resident in other countries. It stated that the Jewish state declared.
places
I've been told to go to!"
Bnai Brith's Anti - Defamation
does not speak in their name. would never have been realized
Dr. Goldmann appealed to the
League, have come under attack
It doeS not represent them without the Zionist movement,
delegates to rise above the quar- Controversy Over Plea from ADL officials, including
- and it has not the authority although the latter most of the rels
of partisan politics.
Judge Meir Steinbrink, the anti-
to impose any duty upon time did not represent organ-
For Reform in Israel
bias league's national chairman.
them." The Israeli Premier izationally the majority of the U. S. Jewry Contributed Most
The Boston Council backed
Of Monies Raised for Israel
said that Israel "is not a state Jewish people.
TEL AVIV, (JTA) — The es- Dr. Maclver's key proposal for
American
Jews
have
contrib-
for its citizens alone but for
the
"first
flash
Now tl.at
tablishment of a Reform move- the creation' of an advisory com-
the whole Jewish people" in
of enthuSiasm" has subsided, uted more than 75 per cent of- ment in Israel was recommend- mittee on over-all strategy in
all
the
monies
received
by
the
the sense that any Jew who
it is evident that some quar-
ed by Rabbi Philip Bernstein, the field of community relations.
wishes may come and be wel-
ters are beginning to "mutter" Keren Hayesod during the last leader of a delegation of 12
comed here.
of local needs, he said. The five years, it was revealed in a American Reform rabbis cur-
Israel a Trusted Ally,
Mr. Ben-Gurion said that "the Zionist movement must be on report prepared for the World
rently visiting Israel.
strength and authority of the guard. If there had been no Zionist Congress.
Governor Backs Bond Sale
Rabbi
Bernstein
asked
for
the
Zionist movement and the Zion- such movement, he asserted,
From Jews in European coun- separation of state and church
ist organization emanates from it would have to be created tries the Keren Hayesod re- in
BALTIM ORE, (JTA)—Gov.
Israel and urged the grant-
the free will with which its for channelin contact be- ceived four percent.. About the ing
of the same rights and Theodore R. McKeldin of Mary-
members undertake the yoke tween. the Jewish people and same percentage was received privileges to the Reform move- land has re-affirmed his support
and precepts of the movement, Israel. For moral and practic- from the 100,000 Jews in South ment as are enjoyed by t h e of the Israel Bond Drive in a
and its abilities reach only So al reasons the movement de- Africa. Jews in England contrib- Orthodox. He said that there letter to the American Council
far as there is a desire and serves the opportunity to try uted about five percent. Canada were • thousands of followers of for Judaism, which criticized his
readiness on the part of its to channel these energies.
gave about three percent and Liberal Judaism, particularly support of the campaign.
the Latin American countries among German immigrants in
members to take upon them-
Replying to • the Council's
The
Jewish
state
should
be
contributed about five percent. Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa. charges of "dual loyalty" of Jews
selves that yoke and those • pre-
grateful to the Zionist move-
cepts."
Dr. Abba Hillel Silver a n d He revealed that several rabbis aiding Israel, the Governor said
He hailed the "historical part- ment because it can thus deal Benjamin Browdy made a state- would come from the United that that point had been an-
with
one
agent
of
the
Jewish
nership between the movement
people instead of with many, ment taking issue with an al- States to aid the development swered so well and so often that
and Israel as a partnership of Dr.
Goldmann maintained. The legation by Premier David Ben- of a Reform movement in Is- the Council should not permit
vision and purpose." He con-
itself to be stirred up over a
Gurion that the Zionist Organ- rael.
eluded by defining the role and State of Israel need not fear ization of America was an
JERUSALEM — Attacking the "trumped-up charge of allegi-
that
Zionists
will
trespass
on
its
task of the Congress.
enemy of the labor movement statement by Rabbi Philip Bern- ance."
"It falls upon this Congress," sovereignty since a special in Israel and was associated with stein, Leon Gellman, chairman of
Aligning himself with Ameri-
status
for
the
Zionist
movement
•
he said, "which meets for the would be granted voluntarily reactionaries in this countries. World Mizrachi, warned that can Christian leaders, Gov. Mc-
first time since the establish-
rescinded by the They insisted that the record the Reform proposals contained Keldin said that Israel had
ment of the State, and upon the and could - be
proved a trusted ally in the last
granting
of a special of the ZOA has always been a a danger to the Jewish. state.
wise." The
new government of ISrael to co- status,
war and was deserving of Amer-
the Jewish Agency lead- progressive one, and the organ-
ordinate and lay down the path er added; means "the Zionist ization has been friendly toward 16 THE JEWISH NEWS
ican support.
Friday, August 17, 1951
leading to the common goal and movement must be recognized labor.
to secure the means necessary to by the state as the channelizer
Isaac Toubin to Confer With
effect the task which the Jewish and coordinator of all the ef-
World Jewish Community Heads
people and the Zionist organiza- forts of the Diaspora to help Is-
'Isaac T o u b i n, asst. execu-
Wide
-
eyed
with
tion on one hand and the State rael.
tive director of the American
wonder as they get Jewish Congress, left to confer
. of Israel on the other must
He warned, however, that co-
their first view of with the leaders
carry out."
operation between the state and
their new Ameri- of the Jewish
Credo for Zionism
the movement must be uncon-
ican homeland, 6- :..ommunities and
Addressing the opening sess- ditional. The Zionist movement
month - old twins World Jewish
ion, Nahum Goldmann, chair- as a whole must never come in
Fela and Pala Bu- Congress offi-
man of the American section of conflict with the state, Dr. Gold-
delman were cials in the
• the Jewish Agency executive, mann said. Should the time
among the 137 United King-
outlined _a credo for the Zionist arise, hypothetically speaking,
Jewish DPs who dom, France
movement.
when a majority of the Zionist
arrived here re- Sweden and Is-
As long as the Jewish state is movement feels it cannot con-
cently aboard the rael. He will
not secure from within and from tinue to support a particular gov-
U.S. Navy trans- also visit Ger-
without, it would be "criminal ernment in power, the Zionist
port 'Gen. Stewart' many to obtain
movement
should
suspend
its
folly" for the Zionist movement
with the aid of first hand in-
Toubin
to abandon Israel to its fate, he operations because even under
United Service for formation on the situation in •
declared, since other great rev- such conditions it would not
N e w Americans. that country.
OLutionary movements have col- have the right to come in eon-
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