An important step was taken today toward closer contact between synagogues and Jewish philanthropic agencies with the formation of the Conference of Synagogues, an organization of New York Jewish lay and rabbinical leaders. Announcement of the new unit was made by Salim L. Lewis, president of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York sponsor of the conference. At the group’s organizational meeting, held today, Samuel S. Schneierson was elected chairman of the board and Charles Altman, president.
Leaders of the Conference announced that they planned to coordinate activities in which both synagogues and philanthropic agencies are interested; to set up courses to teach rabbis the principles of social work and give social workers a better idea of Jewish studies; to print brochures, pamphlets and bulletins informing synagogue members on developments in Jewish philanthropy, education and social work, and to conduct tours of the institutions of Federation.
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