A new record in Jewish philanthropy for New York was established in the Greater New York Campaign of the United Palestine Appeal, according to a report issued by Benjamin Winter, Chairman, which reveals that over 76,000 individuals contributed the $1,411,000 that has been raised thus far in the campaign .The 76,000 contributors to the United Palestine Appeal is almost twice the number of donors to any previous Jewish fundraising effort in the city, Mr. Winter stated , and represents an increase of about one-third in the number of con-rebuilding the Jewish Homeland.”
“The average contribution from the New York subscribers to the United Palestine Appeal this year is about $20,” Mr. Winter said, “which is striking evidence of the fact that the great masses of the Jews of New York alone are bearing the responsibility of rebuilding the Jewish Homeland.”
“It is sad but true that many of our wealthy Jews who have demonstrated their readiness to give of their means for the purely charitable needs of their people have as yet not appreciated the great historic and moral value of the reconstructive work that Jews are now accomplishing in Palestine. I know well the sentiments and aspirations that actuate the great masses of Jews in Poland and other countries of Eastern Europe and there is no doubt that what they desire is not merely economic relief, but a place of honor and dignity in the world. Such a place of honor and dignity, in which the Jews of the whole world may take a legitimate pride, is now being established in Palestine.
“It is fortunate that the great masses of the Jews of New York who have not yet served the thread of moral kinship with their people on the other side, appreciate these aspirations and contribute of their means to the extent that they can in order to help in their realization. I have not given up the hope that the wealthy of our community will also, before long. come to understand this truth. When that happens, the present speedy rate of the upbuilding of Jewish life in Palestine will become even more speedy and Palestine will offer a secure home for hundreds of thousands of Jews who are at present, to all intents and purposes. homeless,” Mr. Winter’s statement declared.
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