The abolition of the name of the Jewish Agency and of the presidency of the World Zionist Organization was suggested here last night at the 27th national convention of the Labor Zionist Organization of America by Baruch Zuckerman, its president. Mr. Zuckerman also proposed the establishment of a united Zionist organization in this country in order to permit the participation of non-Zionists.
In support of his proposal to drop the presidency of the World Zionist Organization, the Labor leader said that the man who could serve as the accepted leader and symbol of world Zionism “has not yet emerged.” Under such circumstances, he pointed out, the world Zionist executive would continue to function out of two major world centers–New York and Jerusalem. “Would it not be advisable to preserve equal status for both chairmen of both parts of the executive?” he queried.
Earlier, Mr. Zuckerman outlined three functions of Zionism today which he considered paramount: 1. To aid Israel establish itself firmly politically and economically; 2. Deepening Jewish consciousness and sentiment among the Jews outside Israel. This must be accomplished among adults and children through a ramified and intense program of Jewish education; 3. The introduction of organized responsibility into Jewish communities throughout the world, particularly in the United States.
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