Agudath Israel Proposes United Drive in England for Polish Jews

Coordination of all relief efforts for the Polish Jews into one campaign was proposed today by the twenty-fifth anniversary conference of the Agudath Israel, extreme orthodox organization, attended by delegates from all over the country.

The conference, which was presided over by H.A. Goodman, adopted the following resolution:

“In view of the desperate economic situation of Polish Jewry, this conference is appointing a delegation to approach the president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews to coordinate all relief for Poland in one campaign under the control of the Board of Deputies.

“The conference also hopes this country will support the appeal for the relief of German Jewry. It regrets that no representation in the Council for German Jewry is afforded to religious Jewry. The conference is appointing a delegation to approach Sir Herbert Samuel (chairman of the council) to protect the interests of Orthodox German Jewry.

“The conference agrees with the views of all Jewish groups opposing the establishment of a Jewish coastal state in western Palestine. Such a district has no economic and political future. Palestine without Jerusalem would be a body without a soul. Unless based on Jewish law and Jewish spirit Palestine will not fulfill the prophecy of the Bible.”

Mr. Goodman said that a message of congratulation had been sent to King George on the occasion of his coronation and that the king had replied with his thanks.

Jacob Rosenheim, president of the World Agudath Israel, said:

“The time has come for the policy of separation to cease. World Jewish organizations must cooperate. This is the shofar call of the Agudah — unity and cooperation.”