Members of an American-Jewish labor delegation to Palestine gave an enthusiastic account of their experiences in the Holy Land and interviews with French Government leaders on their way back at a reception here last night by the Poale-Zion, labor Zionist organization.
French Colonial Minister Marius Moutet was quoted by Isadore Nagler as having said to the delegates: “My friends, what has taken France a hundred years in Africa, your Jewish people accomplished in five years in Palestine.”
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.