Small Towns, Too, Form Federations

A federation of Jewish philanthropies to include all Jewish organizations engaged in welfare work will be formed in Binghamton, N. Y., it was announced by H. B. Jungman, chairman of the committee in charge. Plans for the new body will be completed at a meeting of representatives to be held in the Sons of Israel Synagogue.

Centralization of welfare efforts of local clubs is the purpose of the federation. It will also serve as a clearing bureau for national and international welfare agencies. Besides its charitable phases, the federation will make provision for the development of recreational, cultural, and educational activities in the various organizations represented.

Organizations which have indicated their willingness to merge into the new welfare unit include the Sons of Israel congregation, Hadassah, Jewish Sisterhood, the Ladies’ Aid Society, the Hebrew Brotherhood, the Travelers’ Aid Society, the Workmen’s Circle, Hebrew Burial Society, Jewish Community Center, Y. M. H. A., Y. W. H. A. and Icor.

The finalists in the oratorical contests being conducted by the Metropolitan League of Jewish Community Associations were announced by the League. The final oratorical tournament will be held on Saturday evening April 6th, at the Bronx Y.M.H.A. Representing the Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and Staten Island organizations will be Sol Fine, of the Williamsburg Y.M.H.A. and Zachary Server, of the Boro Park Y.M.H.A: the Bronx and Weschester section, Irviing Libenson, of the Mr. Vernon Y.M.H.A., and Henry Gezunterman, of the Bronx, Y.M.H.A. Irving Davidson, of the Temple Ansche Chesed Community Center, and George Bronz, of the 92nd Street Y.M.H.A., will represent the Manhattan district.

The winner will be awarded a $50 prize and will act as the representative of the Metropolitan League in the National Oratorical Contest conducted by the Jewish Welfare Board to be held this year at Albany on Decoration Day.