Marking a significant step forward in the relationships between the Greater Miami community and important national institutions seeking to raise funds in this area, representatives of Hebrew University-Technion reached agreement with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation in regard to the school’s capital fund drive to be held in this community April, 1956.
The decision was reached at a meeting of the Hebrew University and Technion representatives and the Multiple Appeals Committee of the Federation. The local and national leaders hailed the excellent spirit and cooperation which led to a mutual understanding and agreement on the proper timing of the campaign.
“There is complete understanding that the Jewish community of Greater Miami has a responsibility in sharing the cost of the building-needs of these two important educational institutions in Israel,” said Stanley C. Myers, president of the Federation. “At the same time all of us agree that the capital fund campaign should be conducted locally in such a way as not to interfere with the welfare of the local community as represented by Federation and its local agencies. The proper timing of the campaign, furthermore, will prove most helpful in reaching the desired results.”
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