“In the foreseeable future–the next 58 years at least–all three branches of Judaism. Conservatism and Reform, will co-exist on the American scene. ” Dr. Julius Mark, rabbi of New York’s Temple Emanu-El, said today at Founders’ Day ceremonies of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.
Leonard Bernstein, composer and conductor, and the noted Yiddish poet H. Leivick were awarded honorary degrees at the ceremonies. Honorary degrees for distinguished service to Judaism were also conferred upon: Rabbis Samuel A. Berman, Jersey City; Theodore H. Gordon. Wynnewood. Pa ; Nathaniel M. Keller, New Brunswick, N. J. ; Samuel D. Soskin. Brooklyn. N. Y., and Samuel Teitelbaum, Floral Park, N.Y.
Discussing the prospects of “the development of a more brotherly spirit of unity among Jews” in this country, Dr. Mark said: “Judging by what has been occurring in recent years, I believe these prospects to be highly favorable. The great debate between Zionists and anti-Zionists which split American Jewish communities in twain for nearly half a century came to an end with the establishment of Israel. The few diehards at present remaining motivated by either fear or self-hatred, will, I am convinced, soon vanish from the American scene. “
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