THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Friday, April 7, 1972-11
A Dream Demands Struggle
He spent 10 years in jail in a land of oppression.
His crime? He wanted to live with his people—the people of Isiael.
Once released from prison, he again applied for a visa to Israel. This time it was granted.
He is only one of 50,000 immigrants who have sacrificed and struggled to get to Israel this year. Two-thirds of them are distressed
immigrants. Most are destitute. The price of a dream is high.
The people of Israel are paying a high price to preserve their dream. They are the most heavily taxed people in the world:
nearly 80% of their hard-earned tax revenue goes to defense. The price of their dream drains their resources.
They cannot help the immigrants.
That is our job: our traditional job of saving lives. It is a promise Jews have kept through centuries of persecution. The immigrants and all the
people of Israel have kept the promise by sacrificing almost everything.
Some have even given their lives. They are an inspiration to us. and to Jews around the world. But we must match their determination.
We must insure that the 50,000 immigrants receive the proper care and training so that they may become self-sufficient. We must build the
15,000 housing units they will need. We must grant 6.000 university scholarships. We must provide for the sick and aged.
And much more. We must keep the promise by helping ease their struggle for existence,
—by helping them to achieve the quality of life they have so justly earned.
keep the promise
GIVE TO THE 1972 ALLIED JEWISH CAMPAIGN-ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND
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SAMUEL FRANKEL, CHAIRMAN
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
MADISON