The feeble attitude on the part of Americans toward German anti-Jewish atrocities was criticized by Simon Ackerman, metropolitan clothing manufacturer, who returned to New York from a European our on the S.S. Berengaria Friday. Europe, according to Mr. Ackerman, is writhing with indignation at the Hitler program and the general boycott of German products is widespread and systematic.
“I wish that the American Jews would follow the example of their European brethren,” said Mr. Ackerman, “and take a more active part in the boycott movement against Germany. This is the only weapon Jews have to protect themselves. It is the only measure that can bring the Germans to reason.”
### the Palestine Zionist executive, was slightly wounded by the bandits. The amount of loss was not disclosed.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
