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PHE JEWISH WESTERN BULLETIN
Friday, January 13, 1961
A youngit movement attains maturity
. Tliere seems little doubt that the twenty-fifth World Zionist Organisation Congress which ended this week will be credited by history as'having been no less unique and decisive than its predecessors. From the point of view of history, it will probably be considered as a most important milestone in Zionist maturity.
Past Congresses, under the pressure of world crises, political upheavals and human disaster, have seen Zionist leadership produce great ideal-ogical debates and equally great decisions. From the time Dr. Herzl called the first Congress together in Basle, Switzerland in 1897, these gatherings have graphically mirrored the changing tide in Jewish life.
Thus, at a time when there is no immediate economic or military crisis facing the Jewish State, and when the Jewish communities of the Diaspora are experiencing a prosperity and freedom without equal in Jewish history, one must conclude, from the calibre of the debates, speeches and resolutions, that the Zionist Movement has at last come of age.
From the outset, the pattern was clearly outlined in the addresses of the two keynote speakers. Premier Ben-Gurion and W.Z.O. president Dr. Nahum Goldmann. The former utilized "great moral force and authority" to impress upon his colleagues the urgent need for increased immigration to Israel. ITiis was the famous speech, it will be recalled, in which Ben-Gurion quoted the Talmud on the subject of "godless
Jews." An indication of the impact which this ■ speech had on those who heard it can be gauged by the number of leading U.S. Zionists who went to Ben-Gurion's rescue when the New York Times quoted the Talmudic passage out of context and raised widespread objections among other responsible American Jewish leaders. In order to set the record straight the Times this week reprinted the complete text of the two-hour-long "controversial address" and required two full pages to do so.
It will be noticed also that the appeal by Dr. Goldmann for increased aliyah differed very little from that of the "old man's." (Ben-Gurion is affectionately called "Zaken" in party circles.) Dr. Goldmann pointed out that before you can ask thousands upon thousands of Jews to leave their homes and immigrate to Israel, you must first take some important preparatory measures. For example, it may be a good slogan j when you appeal for 100,000 Jewish young people to come to Israel, but there are many organizational problems involved that must fi'-st be solved. How many teachers, for instance, would be required in secondary and higher educational institutions to teach that many young people?
Dr. Goldmann feels that this and other similar problems relating to settlement and integration cannot toe solved overnight but will take two or three years or longer before substantial progress can be made.
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Aliyah and Hebrew
At its final session the Congress therefore adopted as one of its major resolutions, an appeal to" the Jewish people, wherever they may be, to come to Israel by the thousands, so as "to live a full Jewish life, help build the country iand reconstruct" their lives. To assist in speeding up the aliyah program and to facilitate the absorption of all new immigrants, it also re-ccmimended that steps be taken in establishing ai>propriate organizational machinery by the Israel Government, the Jewish Agency and the Jewish communities themselves.
A second aspect indicative of the high level of development attained by the Zionist Movement; at this (Conclave, after more than six decades pf growth and progress, was the fact that in addition to immigration, a very large part of; the Congress time was spent on the subject of Hebrew education and culture. Many of the major addresses and debates touched upon this vital question, with particular emphasis being placed on the education of children.
The inter-relationship between aliyah and Jewish education was in constant evidence: Mr. Zakkai said the Congress was united on one thing, namely the education of Jewish youth
in the Diaspora; Mr. Shazar said Zionism must become a movem^nt of cultural and spiritual elevation; Mr. Bet-Aryeh said Zionists everywhere must be the first to demand that Jewish communities and philanthropic institutions should allocate an appreciable part of their income for Jewish education.
Accordingly, another most important reso-^ lution pointed to Jewish and Zionist education in the Diaspora as constituting "the major aim of the Zionist movement at the present time."
And, while it may not have solved the ptjob-lem of who is a Zionist, the supreme Zioiiist authority in the world today did make two Vjery strong recommendations as to what it expects every person who considers himself as such now to do: ensure that the masses of Jewish young people outside Israel master the Hebrew language; and immigrate to Israel as a means of halting the spiritual decline, assimilation and conversion that is becoming an increasing part of life for the Jewish people in the free world, at the same time helping to supply the State of Israel with the Jewish intellectual manpower it so sorely needs.
basketball, family swimming in the Centre's own pool where professional instruction is available, handball courts and many more. There can be photography, sculpture, and arts and crafts if one is so inclined; Golden Age for our Senior Citizens who wish to sit and talk in their own lounge, read books and newspapers from the Centre Jewish Library, or form their own special interest groups.
Also playing a vital role here is the volunteer to help staff and carry out these activities, as well as the special skills and knowledge of already existing institutions and organizations.
These are just some of the things we have missed here in Vancouver, for a Community Centre is a place for the whole family as the basic unit of our personal lives, and for the family of organizations and institutions which make up the units of our community life. The
Jewish Community Centre everywhere is the common meeting grounds for every shade of opinioi\ arid affiliation, and just as important, for the many who are unaffiliated:
Recognizing what we have missed, is a hard-working body of people who are now continuing our Centre Fund Campaign and driving, it on tio its conclusion. The success of this conclusion depends on those who have not yet made their pleciges, or those who have not honored pledges already made. LET'S MAKE UP FOR MISSED TIME!
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WASHINGTON In the newspaper "Trud,'r Moscow has rejected as absurd charges by leaders of Zionism and the .1^ rael government that Jews ar0 oppressed in the Soviet Unioil and has refused to consider tteir demand for immediate emigira^ ion of 1,500,000 Jews from th^ USSR to Israel.
Freimon Addresses
(Continued from page I) direction to this development.session chairman, was greeted
This must be the responsibility of all Zionist groupings in each country. In Canada I shall propose, that this be a prime responsibility of the United Zionist Council of Canada, over which I have the honor to preside and wliich includes all recognized national Zionist groups and parties.
"And while on this subject, I would propose that the criteria to be applied, in terms of this new policy we urge, in the selection of personnel, be also applied in the selection of shli-chim. No shaliach on behalf of aliyah can succeed unless he has an understanding of and sympathy for the mood and climate, social and cultural, of the country to which he is accredited.
"It is my hope that if this Congress will achieve these aims, there could well be a restoration of a stronger Zionist image, one which includes not only the great historical and idealogical background of this (Movement, but also makes a step for its practical achievement."
Following M r. Freiman's speech, the following comment, m^de by Y. Zerubavel, plenary
with applause:
"There are many here who well remember the fine personality of Mr. Archibald Freiman, father of Mr. Lawrence Freiman, who was an active worker in the Zionist movement. And I am happy to note the fact that the son is following in the footsteps of his father. May he be an example to all the sons of Zionist fathers that they should follow in their footsteps in our movement."
SENATOR MORSE
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lumbia. He is chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee's subcommittee on Latin American Affairs, and of the Railroad Retirement subcommittee of the Senate Labor Committee.
Throughout his 15 years in the United States Senate, Sen. Morse has been distinguished for his independence of mind and is identification with humanitarian principles.
The State of Israel Bond issue is the central source of investment capital for Israel's historic program of economic development. Proceeds derived through the sale of Israel Bonds are making possible the building of per-
manent homes, the growth of industry and agriculture, the expansion of irrigation, the construction of roads, harbours and railways, the increase of electric power, and the exploitation of natural resources-
The chairman of the Vancouver Bond Drive, Mr. Miller, has pointed out that.the sale of Israel Bonds will have special significance this year—this being the 13 th Bar-Mitzvah year of the State of Israel. By investing in Israel through bond purchases, the community of Vancouver will reaffirm its association with the historic task of building the Jewish State. Mr. Miller stated that investment in this 13th year of Israel independence should be viewed as a Bar-Mitzvah gift to Israel—a tangible expression of one's desire to aid the State as it moves towards political maturity and economic independence.
Both Mr. Miller and Mrs. C^o-hen have appealed to the entire community to turn out in large numbers to greet Senator Morse on Jan. 22.
ENDORSATIONS GRAKTED
MEN'S YOUTH AllYAH DRIVE___________Jan.. 15-Feb. 15
STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS -
Mass Meeting_______________---------- Jttn. 21
B.B. WOMEN' COUNCIL ~ Visit of Disrict 4
president Mrs. I. Weider—Open meeting Jan. 31 CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL MEN'S CLUB-
Inter-faith dinner meeting-------------Feb. 15
CANADIAN JEWISH CONGRESS -
Personality Series _______.----------— Feb. 18
BETH ISRAEL - U.S.Y. Tea_______________Feb. 19
B.B. WOMEN'S COUNCIL -
10th Annual Brotherhood Night--------Feb. 20
ZIONIST ORGANIZATION-J.N.F. -
Annual Negev Dinner-------------___ Feb. 22
SCHARA TZEDECK SISTERHOOD—
Farmer's Market---------------------—Feb. 26
ANNUAL HISTADRUT ISRAEL CAMPAIGN Feb. 15-Maivl5 ANNUAL YOUTH ALIYAH-
Luncheon ----—-----------,-----^—^- Mar 1
B.B. CHAPTER NO. 77-
Baking Contest ------___—_---^——_ Mar- 7
PIONEER WOMEN-KINNERET AND KADIMA CHAPTERS-
Purim Ball________--________________ Mar. 11
DEBORAH CHAPTER HADASSAH -
Annual tea and children's fashion show Mar. 19 '
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rriday, January 13, 1961
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