Current problems in the settlement of Jewish refugees and migrants to the United States were discussed at a private workshop, sponsored by the United Hias Service attended by Jewish social service agency leaders from 28 communities, the United Hias reported today.
James P. Rice, United Hias Service executive director, reported that more than half of the 6,500 migrants the worldwide agency aided so far this year have come to the United States. He added that despite problems stemming from caseloads much higher than the resettlement agency had anticipated, “most of the newcomers are well on the road toward successful resettlement, because of the efficient and humanitarian manner in which the Jewish social service agencies and Jewish communities have responded to the emergency.”
Ann S. Petluck, director of United States operations, who was workshop chairman, said 1961 was “a year of multiple crises” for Jewish migrants. She declared that the resettlement efforts of United Hias in the United States were “predicated on the cooperation of our Jewish agencies in the communities.”
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