Mrs. Rose Halprin, acting chairman of the American Section of the Jewish Agency, said on her return to the United States today that she had been “very much encouraged” by the recognition by Israel’s leadership”of the need for strengthening of the World Zionist Organization so that it can fully perform its tasks as an educational force and as a force unifying the Jewish people for the purpose of assisting the development of the State of Israel.”
She admitted that there were some”other voices” which thought that with the establishment of statehood, the Zionist Organization had fulfilled its task, but, she added, “these were not the views of the vast majority of Israel’s leadership.”
Mrs. Halprin voiced the belief that the forthcoming World Zionist Congress would witness a broadening of the base of the movement and that major organizations of the United States and communities of Europe and Latin America would participate as associate members of fraternal delegations. They would thus, she pointed out, have an opportunity to voice their opinions and thus directly bear upon the actions of the World Zionist movement.
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.
