Anti-Semitism in the United States is "basically and most accurately reflected in discrimination against Jews in the fields of housing, employment, education, resorts, and in social attitudes," Henry Edward Schultz, national chairman of the Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith today told its national commission at the opening session of its annual four-day meeting here.
"Despite recent temple bombings in the South, which have gained international attention, the core of the problem is still the attitudes and the ignorance of vast numbers of people who tolerate or condone religious discrimination in their midst." Mr. Schultz said in his annual report.
Discrimination against Jews is "persistent, tenacious and most difficult to combat because it is usually practiced so furtively," Mr. Schultz reported. "There is greater national awareness of the problem this year than last, and an increase of public consciousness that religious discrimination is evil," he added.
Mr. Schultz warned that the threat of violence will continue to hang over the South until some accommodation is reached on the critical issue of school desegregation. Such a peaceful commodation will be gained through a concerted effort by responsible community leaders, public spirited citizens, educators, and community service agencies.
A report of Judge David A. Rose of Boston, chairman of the League’s national civil rights committee, said that "anti-Jewish discrimination in housing–along with the general population trend–is moving to the suburbs and small towns of America."
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