Co-ordination of the work of welfare and other philanthropic organizations in Rochester, through formation of a Jewish Federation, was seen as the result of a meeting, sponsored by the Jewish Welfare Council, held in the J. Y. M. A. building.
It was pointed out by speakers, who included Henry M. Stern, Dr. S. J. Applebaum, Lester Nusbaum and Morris Waldman of New York, secretary of the American Jewish Committee and former director of the Detroit Jewish Federation, that residents of the city are solicited for funds by thirty national Jewish organizations. 160 Palestine groups and a large number of European welfare associations, beside Rochester agencies.
Through the federation, it is proposed to eliminate waste in collection of these funds, distribute the money more scientifically and do away with fraud.
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