Melchett Lauds Maccabi Move As Unity Force

The Maccabi movement differs considerably from other Jewish movements, in the view of Lord Melchett, president of the Maccabi World Union.

Speaking at a meeting of the Maccabi Association at Woburn House, Lord Melchett said the movement had come to England comparatively late but was developing at a rapid pace.

“The Maccabi conveys such an essentially English message,” the Jewish peer asserted, naming it as the idea that one could work and play with those who hold differing political views. “In that lies part of England’s great strength. Jewry can well learn this lesson, for we are inclined to hold strong views and to be demonstrative in the expression of them.”