Michael Haskel, prominent Zionist benefactor of South Africa has made an additional contribution of £ 500 to the Jewish National Fund as an answer to the venemous attack conducted by the anti-Semitic press against South African Jewry largely on the score that its contributions to Zionist endeavors mean the exportation of funds.
In a letter to the press, Mr. Haskel states that these attacks have influenced him to make the additional contribution of £ 500 for the redemption of land in Palestine.
His action has created a deep impression among South African Jewry and is highly lauded by the Zionist Record and other papers.
In his communication, Mr. Haskel points out that the Zionist movement is neither unphilanthropic nor charitable, but established for re-establishing the Jewish National Home as recognized by the League of Nations.
The money contributed by South African Jewry, he says, is the least any self-respecting people can do for the furtherance of a project which aims at the regeneration of our ancient people on their ancient soil.
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