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rairaoi]© Needed Paris—The exodus of Jews fleeing to France from Algeria has disrupted all Jewish communal life in that country. International Jewish organizations no longer have representatives there. A World Jewish Congress representative who went to France for a meeting of the Fonds So-
Washington, (JTA)—Dr. Joseph E. Johnson, the United Nations Palestine Concijiation Commission's special envoy to the Middle East, charged witli attempts to ease the Arab-Israeli impasse over the Arab refugee problem, is virtually a representative of the U.S. State Department and a "traveling salesman for the ruling Israeli circles," according to the New Times, official propaganda organ, published in eight languages, including Russian and English.
Washington (JTA)—Commerce Department officials indicated this week that ships with cotton textile exports which leave Israel this week will be able to discharge their cargoes in American ports, regardless of the final determination of the new cotton textile law which curtails import of yarn from certain countries. The measure was approved by Congress and signed by President Kennedy. The Department meanwhile was preparing a reply to Israeli officials who liave requested that all cotton textile yarn, already ordered by American buyers, be permitted entry,
Israel Experts Study Status of Official Jerusalem, (JTA)—The Cabinet decided to turn over to a three-man committee of legal experts the dispute between Justice Minister Dov Joseph and Attorney General Gideon Hausner over the latter's authority and functions as the legal adviser to the Government. The Issue concerns , Mr. Hausner'a present autonomous s t a t u s under which he has sole authority over the opening or closing of official Government legal preceedings. KBON Radio Presents Message of Israel Sunday, July 1 10:00 P.M. Speaker, Rabbi Richard C. Hertz of Temple Beth El, Topic: The American Jew In Search of Himself. KBON Radio 1490
cial two months ago did not return to Algeria. Top officials of the Federation of Jewish Communities also remained in
Conversion Foreei On ioroceao Jews Casablanca (JTA)—"The Voice of the Communities," organ of the organized Moroccan Jewish community, complained in a special isaue here than many young Jews have been forced to conversion to Islam. David Amar, one of the top leaders of the Jewish community, demanded in an article that the rabbinate take a firm stand on the issue, and press Government authorities to prohibit the forcible conversion of Jewish youth. The Deputy Minister of Health of the Moroccan Government demonstrated the Government's official friendship for the Jewish community by presiding at a meeting held here by OSE, the Organization for the Protection of the Health of Jews. Among those present was the Governor of Casablanca.
whatever the final decision on application of the law to Israel turns out to be. There are currently waiting in Haifa harbor ships bearing about 400 tons of yarn for which orders were placed in the United States. The shipments have been held up pending word from Washington on the full effect of the new law which gives President Kennedy authority to curtail import quotas to non-members—which includes Israel—of the 1061 Geneva cotton textile agreement.
France. The Jewish Agency, which is keeping a skeleton staff in Algeria, closed its office, in Oran. No accurate figures were available on the number of fleeing Jews, partly because French authorities do not maintain migration statistics by religion and, partly because not many Jews ask French Jewish welfare organizations for help immediately on arrival. However, It is believed some 20,000 Algerian Jews have readied France since the ceasefire, and that the stream will continue unabated. In recent days, a large number of Algerian Jewish notables have arrived in France, including the Chief Rabbi of Oran, who brought with him his congregation's Torah Scroll, and officials of the Algerian Jewish consistory.
An urgent plea to workers in the Philanthropies Campaign to complete the solicitation of outstanding eards in the Initial Gifts Division was issued by Robert M. Fcinberg, General chairman and Isadore M. Treliak, Initial Gifts chairman. "The worsening situation in North Afiica has placed Jews in real jeopardy. Immediate help is required to save them from virtual extinction. We appeal-to all campaign workers to intensify their efforts and cover all cards within the next week. This is a most urgent responsibility which we must fulfill toward our fellow-Jews who are facing danger, unless they are brought into safety and freedom." Continuing on the current situation, Messrs. Feinberg and Treliak reports as follows:
TrefiaEt Points Out Many 'Hardships'
Mr. Tretiak stressed the continued determination of Israel's people to take in and productively absorb all Jews who can and wish to enter the Jewish state, despite the hardships t h i s might spell. Israelis, he noted are already furnishing two of every three dollars required to speed immigrant reception a n d Trctialc absorption, through taxes and levies. The heavy increases in JewNew York (JTA)—Sanford J. ish immigration is not confined Grecnberg of Buffalo was grad- to Israel, but is taking place in uated with honors from Colum- France as well, and has put bia University with an all-A rec- "tremendous pressures" on the ord in his senior year. The 21- programs of the Joint Distribuyear-old studenUalso was elect- tion Committee. "At least 30,000 ed class president and to Phi new Jewish arrivals h a v e Beta Kappa. poured into France in the first He is going to enter the Har- five months of this year," Mr. vard Graduate school of Politi- Tretiak stated. "Added to the cal Science in September as heavy Jewish refugee immigrawinner of a Woodrow Wilson tion last year they have swelled the French total to 50,000 newNational Fellowship. comers." A typical story of Jewish deThe French government has votion to scholarship? Not quite. Sanford was stricken with glau- been liberal in its assistance, coma in 1961 and his vision was and the French Jewish comonly partly restored by surgery. munity has stepped up its aid His reading is limited to large- efforts, Mr. Tretiak reported. " sized letters on white paper so "Nonetheless, JDC's relief rolls much' of his classroom notes in France alone have soared to and text material was tape-re- 28,000 persons—twice what they corded for him by fellow-stu- were a few years ago," he said. He listed Tunisia, Morocco and dents and faculty members. Algeria as the sources of the immigration.
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Feinberg Reports National Figures The sum of $36,240,000 has been collected thus far by the United Jewish Appeal, nationally, against 1902 p c a mp a ig pledges was announced by Mr Feinberg. Mr. Feinberg declared that Israel's immigration for the first five months of 1DG2 was far heavier than for any comparable period in recent years. "The strain this has" placed on the capacity of the people of Israel and the United Jewish Appeal to absorb these newcomers," he said, "can only be alleviated by cash and more cash. The heartening sum raised to date will go far toward eliminating halfway absorptions measures forced by lack of funds," he stated. He described the partially completed houses in which newcomers have been moving, many without doors, windows, paint, electricity, and even without floors, from reports received. And even these half-finished units are rapidly being used up, while personnel are working "around-the-clock," trying to cope with this and other absorption problems. "The success of plans to build 18,000 immigrant housing units this year depends on a continuous flow of funds," Mr. Feinberg added.
Two Parties Planned Prayer in Schools For Dr. Sher Home Unconstitutional A two hour impressive council fire replete with Indian dancers and story tellers kicked off the 23rd season of Camp JayC-C, the resident camp sponsored by the Jewish Federation, this past Sunday, Norman Batt, Committee Chairman, announced today. Mr. Batt reported that the first week's activities included stunts and special contests, trip outs, horseback rides, and trail trips plus all of the regular activities like swimming sports and games, arts and crafts, nature lore, campcraft and special evening programs. Sabbath Services . Friday night is a special evening with Sabbath services conducted by the campers. Besides the prepared service, cabins develop choral groups, have special sermons and write original prayers. Future activities for the camp, this year operating for a three week season, includes a gala 4th of July celebration, Kibbutz Day, an all-camp Mac-
cabiah, a rodeo and a major event each night of the season. Final Session Starts July 4 The second and final session of the season will start July 4th with the new campers being picked up at the Center's Parking Lot at 9 a m while the first session campers are returning at that same time from camp. The camp has a capacity registration for the season with a staff of 30 supervising the campers in a well rounded program of activities and events, Batt stated. The only Visitors Day this season will be conducted on Sunday, July 8 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The camp is located near Louisville, Nebr. some 40 miles from Omaha. Batt stated that more children will be able to be accommodated when the Esther K. Newman, Jewish Federation sponsored camp, now under construction, is available by next year.
Two parties will be held at the Dr. Philip Sher Jewish Home for the Aged for its residents during the next few days. Members of the Pioneer Women's Organization will entertain the residents of the Home Sunday, July 1 at 2 p.m. with a program and a social hour. The entertainment will consist of a reading by Mrs. Philip Crandell; songs by Leonard DePorte, a talk by Joe Kadinowski. The r e f r eshment committee will consist of Mmcs. David Epstein, Hyman Fried and Isadore Forbes. The Workmen's Circle Dramatic Club and Ladies Auxiliary will'entertain at the Home on Wednesday, July 4 at 1 p.m. Jewish folk songs by Sam Swerling, Max Pfeffer and Mrs. Jennie Levine and a reading by L. Witkin will be presented. The refreshment committee includes the Mmes. Sam Novak, Nathan Lerman, Yetta Oren-' stein, Bertha Ruderman, Sam Susman, Max Crounse and Max Katz.
Washington (JTA)—The United States Supreme Court, in a decision of historic importance, ruled that daily recital of prayers in public schools, even though non-compulsory, was unconstitutional. The court held that the recital of such prayers in schools financed through public taxation violated the religious free^ dom guarantees in the Constitution. The decision was handed down in a New York case. It will affect all public schools throughout America. Registration Kept Open For CENTER DAY CAMP Dates and Rates 2nd Session—July 2-July IS —Fee, $35 3rd Session—July lC-July 27 Fee $35 The Pre-School Day Camp continues for a second setsiou. Fee $20 per session. Call S4M366.