(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The twenty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Hilfsverein der Deutschen Juden was celebrated here yesterday at an impressive gathering which was held in the grand lodge of the Independent Order B’nai B’rith. Mr. James Simon presided.
Congratulations were received from many Jewish organizations in Germany and abroad, including that of the Federation of Russian Jews. Mr. Louis Oungre, director general of the Jewish Colonization Association on behalf of his organization pledged cooperation with the Hilfsverein.
Dr. Paul Nathan, president of the Hilfsverein, submitted a report of the activities of the organization during its existence. A proposal that the Hilfsverein again establish a large emergency fund was referred to the committee.
Leaders in social workers circles of East European Jews in Germany expressed resentment at the fact that representatives of the Emigdirect, the United Jewish Emigration Committee, the Ort and the Oze, the society for the protection of the health of East European Jews, were not invited to the celebration.
The Tocqueville medal, awarded annually at the Johns Hopkins University for excellence in public speaking, was won by Joel I. Seidman who competed against two other students for the prize.
The medal has been awarded annually at Hopkins since 1898 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, French historian and publicist, to the student making the best speech in a contest of public speaking on some phase of a general topic chosen from the field of French history, politics or literature. The prize is given in memory of Alexis de Tocqueville, author of historical and political works. The subject of this year’s contest was "France in Morocco."
A bronze bust of Dr. Kaufmann Kohler, the late President Emeritus of the Hebrew Union College, made by his daughter, Rose Kohler, was presented to the College by Mrs. Lawrence Rukeyser. This was given as a Memorial to Dr. Kohler upon the occasion of his birthday, May 10.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
