The 28th annual convention of the B’nai B’rith of Israel opened at ZOA House here last night. The organization, which had 23 lodges when Israel was established, now boasts 58.
Philip Klutznick, president of the American and world B’nai B’rith organizations, praised the B’nai B’rith movement in this country for its activities in integrating recent immigrants into Israel life. He appealed for greater understanding between American and Israel Jewry and said that the United States would soon give further evidence of its support of Israel.
A rehabilitation center for disabled war veterans was opened at Tel Hasbomer Hospital, near here, at a ceremony today attended by Mrs. Vera Weizmann, U.S. Ambassador Edward B. Lawson and Mr. Klutznick. The center is named for the late Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s first president. The center, which was built with financial assistance from the B’nai B’rith, has physiotherapy and work rooms where disabled veterans will learn trades such as weaving, carpentry and light metal work.
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