The first increase in the receipts of the Jewish National Fund of America since the beginning of the depression—a rise of approximately forty-two per cent—is indicated in the fiscal account of Dr. Israel Goldstein, president, which was announced yesterday.
Covering the eleven-month period from October 1, 1933, to August 31, 1934, Dr. Goldstein’s report shows a net increase in receipts of $56,920.63. The amount taken in was $191,092.60, as compared with $134,171.97 received between October 1, 1932, and September 1, 1933.
Dr. Goldstein, commenting on this encouraging trend, said:
“It devolves upon us, the Jews of America, to appreciate more than ever before the true character of our land problems in Palestine and to strengthen the hands of the Jewish National Fund in solving it.”
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