The Jewish Welfare Fund Appeal opened officially last night with a record first report of $4,066,672, representing 68 percent of its greatest goal of $6,011,000. The keynote speaker at the launching of the drive was Dr. Abba Hillel Silver, who commended the campaign for its “act of group compassion and loyalty” on a sustained basis.
Rabbi Silver reviewed the plight of the Jews in Morocco and other nearby areas, which he recently visited, and praised the Joint Distribution Committee’s services for providing “the one bright spot in an otherwise very bleak and somber picture.” In the present “dangerous eruptive times,” Dr. Silver declared. “our only salvation lies in solidarity, in closing ranks, in strengthening our defenses, in mutual helpfulness.”
Hailing Israel as it approaches its 14th anniversary, Dr. Silver cited “its faithful allegiance to the free world” and its “fundamental purposes and dominant interests as a nation, in complete accord with the ancient and noble traditions of our people.”
Leonard I. Abrams is general chairman of the Jewish Welfare Fund Appeal, of which Gerald S. Soroker is campaign director. Sponsor of the drive is the Jewish Community Federation, of which M.E. Glass is president, and Henry L. Zucker, executive director.
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