the spearhead of a maximumtive synagogues exist only in program of Jewish education." Jerusalem and Haifa. He point- The World Council of Syna- ed out that the Conservative gogues, formed provisionally congregations in these two cities two years ago, came into official were still using temporary being here with the adoption of places of worship and needed its constitution and the election their own buildings. of Charles Rosengarten of . Rabbi Henrique Lemle, of a the Waterbury, Conn., as its presi- !Brazil, and Rabbi Guillermo zation, join any other organize- State, but that since !Schlesinger, of Buenos Aires, Direct .JTA Teletype Wire tion whose concept of Jewish Lion of Israel, Zionism had gone to The Jewish News on to all other tasks which re- dent. The Council's constitutional i stressed the need for rabbis and - or principle of organiza KIAMESHA LAKE, N.Y. — status tion relegates the synagogue toimained among the Jewish peo- convention is being held here I Hebrew teachers in t heir Indian The biennial convention of the ple everywhere. with the biennial tries. B. B. Benjamin, the concurrently with United Synagogue of America, a secondary role, or even to the He contended that the exis- convention of the United Syna- ! Jewish leader, officially affili- central congregational body of role of one among equals. ted the 2,000-year-old Bene tence and future of the Jewish "At no time should the syna- people was never in such great gogue. - of India, to Conservative Judaism, voted Rabbi Philip Adler, of Jeru_ Israel community Tuesday to leave the decision gogue, as such, become another danger as at present because the World Council. of joining the enlarged World member of a group whose . chief Jews all over .the world were salem, told the Council that Headquarters of the Worl d th e Zionist Organization to the concern is not the synagogue. emancipated and becoming there was a strong religious revival in the Israel kibbutzim. Council will be set up in executive body that the conven- The World Zionist Organization, steadily more integrated into He said that the Conservative Jewish Theological Seminary's tion will elect here, with a if it wants to recapture its place the life of the countries of their religious movement was gaining American Student Center now recommendation that it continue of leadership on the world Jew- residence. This, he said, men- ish scene, must formulate a aced the survival of Jews as a more and more ground in Israel being built on the Hebrew Uni- negotiations with the WZO. despite the fact that Conserva- versity campus in Jerusalem. The issue was put_ before the proaram which goes beyond as- distinct entity and made the convention Monday night by Dr. sistance to the State of Israel II centralproblem now that o Nahum Goldmann, president of and which contains a concept of securing Jewish survival under the World Zionist Organization; Jewish status and destiny in the these new conditions. He added: Dr. Mordecai Kaplan, leading world to which the existence of "To realize this aim is the es- Conservative theologian, and Dr. the State of Israel is made sub- sential- meaning of Zionism in sidiary and not ultimate," he Simon Greenberg, vice chancel- . our day." I for of the Jewish Theological said. The convention adopted a Dr. Greenberg defined the Seminary of America. number of resolutions dealing Dr. Goldmann told the 1,200 pressing task before Jews and with the American and Israeli delegates that to have an "his- Judaism as "that of formulating toric role in the life of our gen- a conception of Jewish status scene. One of the resolutions eration, the Zionist movement which would embody the es- has to become more and more sence of our thought and experi- called on political parties and a representative of the totality ence of the past, and provide candidates in the 1960 elec- the deepest roots and broadest tions to refrain from and to of the Jewish people." For this reason, he said, the basis for our development in the declare themselves publicly opposed to all appeals to Zionist movement must change future." racial, religious or ethnic Only the synagogue, he its structure to enable any orga- prejudice in campaigns for nization which wishes to join said, has adequately embodied election and other contests it to do so. He stressed that the the concept of Jewish status. for voter support. United Synagogue "would play The only valid definition of a Another resolution urged the a decisive role" by joining the Jew, is "one who is eligible laxation of United States im- organized Zionist movement." for membership in the syna- Dr. Kaplan strongly supported gogue." This is even more im- migration laws, and called on Dr. Goldmann in urging the portant than birth which is the Congress to enact amend- Conservative lay movement to "not ultimately determnina - ments to the Immigration and join the WZO as a body. He tive." Nationality Acts of 1952 to said all Jewish religious forces "We of the United .Syna- eliminate "the discriminatory should be identified with the gogue," Dr. Greenberg contin- national origins quota system" substitute "an equitable world Zionist movement. rganiza - formula for Judaism without Zionismued "believe that any oe Jewish and -dis non 1 tion which is to symboliz , "is not viable and ha no fu- Lure without ,---nmism," lie status must above all else prom- I the admission of immigrants saki in Urging the United inently represent this concep- into the U.S." The delegates also adopted a Synagogue to join in time to tion of Jewish status, and any _ resolution expressing "dismay licit y, organization that imp young man with a growing family, growing 1 will let and concern" over the contin- participate in the next World alone explicitly, rejects it, Are you a responsibilities? Do you want more financial protection Zionist Congress, scheduled in the long run undermine the ued "condonation" by the U.S. for your family but can't afford it right now? for Jerusalem next July. foundation upon which the Government of the imposition Dr. Greenberg, who leads the whole structure of Jewish life by Arab states of discriminatory BMA has loosened this tight fit for a young man opposition to joining, said that, everywhere, including the state measures against American citi- with its new "Flexible 65". Under this plan you can get as individuals, members of the of Israel, ultimately depends." zens who are Jews. $10,000 of life insurance protection right now ... at a United Synagogue "gladly join The convention a 1 s o ex- Dr. Goldmann called Dr. price you can afford. hands" with all who serve the Greenberg's statement "an pressed "great concern" over Under this plan you make the largest part of your needs of the Jewish people but, empty excuse." He said that the fact that the Arab boycott deposits after ten years, when your income has in- as an organization, it should not Zionism had been a political continues against commercial creased. Besides letting you pay for it when you can join the WZO. • movement when it fought for enterprises throughout t h e afford it, the "Flexible 65" plan allows you to change "The United Synagogue," he the establishment of a Jewish world which do business with your plan later on ... when your family picture has declared, "cannot, as an organi- Israel. The resolution charged changed and you have a better idea of your future needs. the U.S. Government with "maintaining an attitude of un- BMA's "FLEXIBLE 65" concern about the boycott, Here's how it works: At age 25, for example, you pay which it said affects Americans only $9.60 a month for $10,000 of life insurance. At age who are also Jews. 35 you can choose a $10,000 policy paid-up at 65 for The resolution added that by only $18.60 a month. Or you can choose one of these PRESENTS ITS displaying such an attitude, the three plans. U.S. Government "is remiss in . • - 1 9 60 You Pay its responsibilities for the pro- You Get tection of all United States citi- $22.20 a month age 65, in protection to $10,000 or $251.30 a year zens whatever their religion, in O or VISITING Paris, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, Kiev, then same amount in cash full enjoyment of the rights and retirement income at 65 Vienna, Moscow, London, Haifa, Minsk, $16.10 a month privileges as American citizens." $10,000 in protection for life • or $181.40 a year The resolution asked the U.S. Jerusalem and Odessa. Government to decline to enter $9.60 a month $6,630 in protection for life • into treaties or agreements or $108.80 a year which permit racial or religious Here's protection for the present, flexibility for the discrimination against American LEAVING April 24 by PAN AMERICAN JET future. Call your BMA representative today for rates citizens. for your age. Learn how you can include guaranteed The resolution also appealed or April 18 aboard the new ROTTERDAM monthly income, waiver of premium, and double in- to all American business and or April 20 aboard the QUEEN MARY commercial firms to resist the demnity. Arab boycott by every legal means. BUSINESS MEN'S ASSURANCE Another resolution condemned 0.6 INCLUDING anti-Jewish propaganda dissemi- nated in the U.S. by the Arab Theatre Home Office: Union Station Plaza • Kansas City 41, Me. CALL in London Information Center with the aid of Arab cultural and embassy Bolshoi officials, especially on the 010000 41;441 in Moscow American college campuses. Life Insurance • Accident • Health great number of Jews Opera The Hospitalization • Major Medical in Vienna affiliating with synagogues Group • Annuities • are not doing so because of Ballet in Paris For "status-seeking" as some so- Information cial_ scientists claim, but be- Independence representativo cause they have a "genuine Day and Call your nearest BMA Pa rade Tickets desire to come closer to Juda- Reservations in Israel BMA Representatives In Your Area: ism," Dr. Bernard Segal, Henry Channen JULES DONESON executive director of the Howard H. Finsilver Sidney Konikow United Synagogue, affirmed Herman J. Agins Philip E. Goodman in his address opening the Irving A. Levy Detroit Bronch Office: 2612 N. Woodwar Ave., Royal Oak, Michigan convention. He said that in scores of com- Phone: JO 6-71 d 93 18246 WYOMING AVE. munities across the continent, Robert E. Cook, Branch Manager Please Remember: We're Closed Saturdays ... Open Sundays 11 to 3 "the Conservative synagogue is Major Issue of Affiliation withWZO ;i Left to United Synagogue Executive g Are You In His Shoes? JULES MESON TRAVEL AGENCY Sprin gtime Adventure EUROPE - SOVIET UNION -ISRAEL PERSONALIZED SERVICE by JULES DONESON Diamond 1-4004 ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,, Wri) JULES DONESON TRAVEL AGENCY 4:1"::-'=•="="=" ,...=.= ■ =.=•Cr="4='=`="= . 44414