Zionist-j. D. C. Controversy Does Not Bar Cooperation in Palestine Work, He Hopes

(Jewish Daily Bulletin)

Hope that despite the recent “exchange of courtesies” between the Zionist Organization of America and the Joint Distribution Committee, cooperation in the work of rebuilding of Palestine is not necessarily precluded, was expressed here today by Emanuel Neumann, National Director of the United Palestine Appeal, who is visiting Detroit in the course of a tour of Western cities.

“The trying events of the past year seem almost framed to demonstrate the vitality and resiliency of our movement,” Mr. Neumann declared. “The more severe the test to which it is put, the stronger it emerges. The recent ‘exchange of courtesies’ is only a crude surface indication of profoundly divergent viewpoints and philosophies of Jewish life. Though these philosophic and temperamental differences are likely to endure, cooperation is not necessarily precluded. It has often happened that the adversaries of today are the allies of tomorrow.

“The outlook for our efforts during the coming year is sunlit and smiling. Important economic and political gains have been scored in Palestine. The Zionist Organization has been strengthened by the remarkably constructive work of the Actions Committee, particularly by the formation of the center bloc–a triumph of Zionist statesmanship. Here in America, with the coming of Dr. Weizmann in the fall. I venture to predict a year of high achievement–the most successful in the history of our movement.” Mr. Neumann stated.

An allottment of $30,000 has been made this year by the Charity Chest of the Fur Industry for the United Palestine Appeal, it was announced yesterday by Emanuel Neumann. General Director of the Appeal. The action was taken following a conversation between Mr. Neumann and Alex Bernstein. chairman of the Distribution Committee of the Charity Chest of the Fur Industry.