Boston Advocate Lauds J. T. A. Work

Praise for the work of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency is voiced by the Jewish Advocate of Boston in a recent editorial.

“The service the Agency renders is invaluable and cannot be over-estimated.” the paper writes. It is a service important and vital–important, because it is the only medium throughout the world which secures and furnishes a daily record of the outstanding Jewish events and activities; vital, because through it the Jewish and Anglo-Jewish press are able to keep their readers informed of the progress of their people. Its service is unequalled, because it is the only way in which Jewish history is being written.

“The Jewish Telegraphic Agency maintains a staff of correspondents at all important news centers in this country as well as in Europe, who gather the news as fast as it happens. It is then relayed, as quickly as is possible, for publication. It is a recognized, laudable fact that their effort is absolutely impartial, that no opinion is vouchsafed and that the news is neither colored or exaggerated; it is never sensational or vulgar to the slightest degree. The statements are entirely actual happenings. The Agency has no other purpose but to act as a news disseminating bureau, and its policy is to confine itself strictly and appropriately to this duty.

“Through the efforts of the Agency, news pertaining to Jewish religion, culture, philanthropy, learning, science, and music is spread throughout the world. We read of great Jewish leaders in art, science, and culture–we hear of the contributions some of our people are making towards the progress and enlightenment of the age–we know that perhaps through learning of their accomplishments, others may have an incentive and inspiration to lead them on also–and equally as important, the average layman–non-Jew as well as Jew–is given the opportunity to learn of all these activities.

“Jacob Landau, guiding spirit and managing director of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, was recently honored at a dinner given him in New York on his return from Europe. We are glad to pay tribute to Mr. Landau also, and to the service which he represents. It is a distinct and definite service to Jewry!” the paper declares.

COMMUNICATION TO THE EDITOR

Sir:

In your “Bulletin” of Tuesday, July 5th, there is an article headed “Baltimore to Raise $100,000 for Yeshiva” which appears to have been improperly reported, and I respectfully request that you make the following correction:

Mr. Harris L. Seliz, Executive Director of the Yeshiva College Building Fund, requested me to act as Chairman of a committee to institute a campaign in aid of the yeshiva College, which I declined to do, but the meeting was called at our office.

While a number of those present expressed themselves as favoring a campaign at a suitable time to aid in this worthy undertaking, no amount was pledged and nothing done to bind the people of Baltimore to raise and sum of money: nor did I consent to act as Chairman of any committee.

WILLIAM LEVY. Baltimore, Md, July 10, 1927.