Appeals were made from the pulpit in 500 synagogues and temples of New York at the services of the Sh’vuoth holiday in an effort to raise the $230,000 still needed to complete the $6,000,000 New York City quota in the United Jewish campaign, of which a total of $5,761,000 was reported on Monday night by the workers of the various trade and sectional canvassing divisions.
Additional contributions announced by Acting Chairman David M. Bressler added $11,000 to the fund, bringing the total up to $5,772,000. Of this $6,000 represented a collection following an address by Jonah J. Goldstein, vice-chairman of this campaign, at the opening of Libby’s Hotel on Monday evening. The other $5,000 came from the Bronx section of the drive, of which Albert Goldman, Commissioner of Plant and Structures of New York City, is chairman.
An appeal was made by Rev. Christian F. Reisner, pastor of the Chelsen Methodist Episcopal Church (formerly Broadway Temple) who wrote to Acting Chairman David M. Bressler as follows:
“I approve most heartily of the United Jewish Campaign of New York. It is worthy of warmest support, and should inspire not only Jews but others to sacrificial giving.
“As John well said: ‘Whoso hath this world’s goods, and seeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?’
“America’s prosperity is the product of God’s blessing, and none of us can claim independent ownership, but we must use our resources as the stewards of the Great Father of all humanity. The depressing need, the heart-rending suffering, should awaken any human heart with a desire to help. The practical plans and characterful leaders back of the plans should carry confidence and encourage all to give to your movement in a large way. Such whole-hearted giving will develop the individual and enable him to enjoy prosperity, while otherwise he would lose life’s real values and find things but wooden to his taste.
“Your movement not only helps genuinely needy folks, but at the same time is building larger citizens who will get more joy out of life.”
Mr. Joseph Leblang, chairman of the Amusement Industry division of the drive, reported to Mr. Bressler that the Polo Grounds had been donated for a baseball game between actors and managers on Sunday, June 27th. The entire gate receipts will go to the fund. Mayor Walker, honorary chairman of the Amusement Industry division will pitch the first ball.
At a luncheon of the Cheese Club, an organization of well-known artists, cartoonists and theatrical press men held at the National Vaudeville Association Building, $1,180 was contributed toward the campaign fund.
Acting Chairman Bressler and Mrs. Abram I. Elkus, chairman of the Women’s Division, issued a joint appeal to parents of children who were confirmed at the Sh’vuoth services.
Cleveland, originally scheduled to raise $550,000 has raised $701,000 from 6,500 subscribers, a statement from the national headquarters of the Campaign reported. E. M. Baker is chairman of the Cleveland drive.
Detroit, with an orginal quota of $400,000, assumed an additional $200,000 and this figure has also been passed. The total to date is $607,000, the statement declares.
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