“As the leading ideological movement within Zionism, the Labor Zionist Alliance reaffirms its support of the American Zionist Federation with the conviction that a close relationship with the Zionist movement as a whole enhances its opportunities for furthering its own outlook, and strengthening all phase of Zionism,” Dr. Judah J. Shapiro, president of the Alliance, stated yesterday at a meeting of the organization’s National Executive Committee.
That committee endorsed this stand in a resolution passed unanimously which pledges the continued affiliation of the Alliance with the AZF as well as aid in the development of its program throughout the country as called for by the World Zionist Congress. In other action, Jacob Katzman, executive vice-president of the Alliance, reported that the National Executive Committee of the LZA completed the formation of its national committee structure, following the unification of Farband, Poale Zion and the American Habonim Association in December.
In opening the weekend meetings, Dr. Shapiro called for developing the structure of the LZA in such a way as to make it possible to deal effectively with the many challenges to the organization. “This is especially important,” he said “in developing relationships with the substantial Jewish membership in professional labor unions and associations, to encompass the interests of youth, to interpret Zionism, to expand educational and cultural programs, and to develop opportunities for public affairs action.”
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