Declaring that American Jewish philanthropic responsibilities in Israel, Europe and the United States are of “awe-inspiring proportions,” Stanley C, Myers, president of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, today called for a working partnership between Jewish communities in the United States and national and overseas agencies to meet these needs. He spoke at the opening session here of the 16th annual conference of the Council’s east central region.
Myers told the 200 delegates attending the meeting that “new -horizons” demanded careful planning of philanthropic goals of community organizations. The C.J.W.F., he declared, was interested in promoting teamwork among all sections of American Jewry. “We are seeking to mobilize all forces in Jewish life to overcome common problems which beset us, and to enrich our group ideals and patterns of life,” he said.
“The communities of America,” he added, “have demonstrated their ability and leadership in fund-raising. They have proven their integrity to decide on issues on the basis of fact, not the temporary whim, enthusiasm or partisan approach. We have earned the trust and confidence of national agencies. We have earned the right to full partnership, and full participation in national affairs and to assert that right actively.
“No one program of Jewish action, whether in America, Europe or Palestine, can be really strong, if the others are neglected. More than ever before, we need the kind of vision, the kind of understanding, the kind of strength and courage which will see all needs as inseparable parts of the totality of our obligations,” Myers asserted.
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