American Jewry is undergoing a trans-formation with de-emphasis on European-Jewish culture and a new stress on American-Jewish culture, major speakers declared here last night at the concluding session of the seventh international contention of the B’nai B’rith Young Men-Young Women,. The 125 delegates at the parley were also urged to “utilize the positive aspects of Judaism in fighting Communism.”
The convention voted to continue its support of the B’nai B’rith Children’s Home in Israel and several hospitals supported by the parent organization in this country. The delegates also voted to participate in the B’nai B’rith campaign to sell $7,500, 000 in Israel development bonds this year. Morton Freedman of Los Angeles was installed as international president of the organization.
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