Albert Einstein Issues Appeal to Jews of America for Unity

(Jewish Telegraphic Agency Mail Service)

A plea for unity in American Jewry and a joining of forces for the upbuilding of Palestine was issued by Professor Albert Einstein, in a statement accompanying his interview today with the representative of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency here. Einstein’s appeal read:

“Do not think of political strife, but remember that the Jewish name must be held high. The huge immigration to Palestine, caused by the economic and political measures of the Polish government, should not be allowed to lead to the distress of all living in Palestine, but should be made to strengthen our colonization work there.

“This lies in your hands. Act accordingly.

(Signed) A. Einstein.”

The sentiments expressed by the great scientist in his appeal to the Jews of America seem to be nearer realization now.

The “Jewish Daily Bulletin” learns from reliable sources that a meeting of the Big Four, Louis Marshall, Felix M. Warburg, Judge Irving Lehman and Dr. Chaim Weizmann, was held during the week-end at which plans for completing the formation of the Jewish Agency to include American non-Zionists were considered. Although this meeting was of a preliminary nature, it is said that definite proposals were discussed which will be the basis for action in the near future leading to a combined effort of American Zionists and non-Zionists to cope with the task facing the Jews in Palestine.

The participants in this meeting have been disinclined to comment on the outcome of the discussion. The “Jewish Daily Bulletin” learns, however, that a statement touching this phase of the development may be made by Dr. Weizmann in his address before the national conference on Palestine, called by the United Palestine Appeal, which will take place this Sunday at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston.