The Conference of Yiddish Writers in America, which has been meeting here, was closed to-night, after adopting a number of resolutions, one of which establishes the Conference as a permanent institution, holding annual meetings.
It was decided to open a campaign for a 50,000 dollar fund for the support of unemployed Yiddish writers and for promoting important Yiddish scientific research. One of the resolutions pledges the influence of the Yiddish press to encourage and support the development of a Yiddish Books Commission, to work out plans in conjunction with the Yiddish Printers’ Union, for promoting the publication of Yiddish books to be sold cheaply.
The Conference has sent greetings to the Yiddish schools systems in the various countries, recommending them to maintain close contact between themselves in regard to matters of mutual activities.
The Yiddish Writers’ Club here has also been empowered to appoint a Commission which will in conjunction with the Yiddish Actors’ Union draw up plans to place the Yiddish theatre on a proper cultural level.
The Yiddish press is asked in another resolution to broaden out its activities to develop the Yiddish-reading masses. Several addresses were delivered to the Conference on the subjects incorporated in the resolutions. The closing address was delivered by the famous Yiddish poet, Mr. Abraham Reisen.
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