A prediction that the Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal will, in its 1968 campaign, double the amount raised in 1966 was made today by Dr. Israel Goldstein, world chairman of the Keren Hayesod, on his arrival in this country for his annual Rosh Hashana visit. Keren Hayesod is the fund-raising arm of the World Zionist Organization.
The American-born member of the Jewish Agency executive, who now resides in Jerusalem, was optimistic about future Israel fund-raising throughout the world, which, with the exception of the United States, is the responsibility of the Keren Hayesod. He reported that 40 percent of the still unannounced total raised in this year’s Israel Emergency Fund was raised outside the United States. This is larger by 10 percent than the usual 70-30 ratio.
Describing the current situation and mood in Israel. Dr. Goldstein said “the country is living under a considerable tension, and will continue to as long as there is no peace. The Israelis continue to be on the alert, as must Jewish communities everywhere, until there is a definitive peace settlement.”
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