The 40th anniversary of the existence of YIVO Institute for Jewish Research was celebrated here last night at the opening session of the three-day annual conference of the Institute, at the Hunter College Assembly Hall.
Prof. Nathan Reich, chairman of the YIVO board of directors, who presided at the opening session, reviewed Jewish cultural life in the United States. He stressed the contribution which the YIVO has made to the strengthening of Jewish feelings among Jews in this country. He reported that, during the 25 years of the functioning of the YIVO in the United States, it published more than 300 books and other publications dealing with problems concerning Jews. He added that the YIVO library in New York has the largest collection of Jewish books and newspapers in the world. He appealed to American Jewry for increased financial aid.
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