American Zionist Policy Committee Launched; Will Function Within Z.O.A. Framework

The launching of an American Zionist Policy Committee, which will function both nationally and locally within the framework of the Zionist Organization of America in order “to press for a militant and dynamic Zionist policy such as has been exemplified by the successful leadership of Dr. Abba Hillel Silver,” was announced today by a group of Zionist leaders throughout the country, headed by Charles J. Rosenbloom of Pittsburgh, treasurer of the United Palestine Appeal. The Committee’s activities “will in no wise interfere with the political work of the Zionist Emergency Council,” the announcement said.

The purposes of the American Zionist Policy Committee, as outlined in the announcement, are: “To deepen Zionist thought and the understanding of Zionist problems on the part of our lay leaders and the rank and file; to advocate and press for a militant and dynamic Zionist policy such as has been exemplified by the successful leadership of Dr. Abba Hillel Silver; to strengthen the Zionist Organization of America from within by developing a vigorous and informed public opinion among its membership and an intelligent interest in national affairs; to revitalize the democratic principle basic to our movement so that the composition and policies of the national administration shall reflect the will and temper of the great body of American Zionists.”