William Z. Spiegelman has been appointed editor of the Jewish Daily Bulletin.
Mr. Spiegelman has had extensive journalistic experience. He started his career in Poland, where he was city editor and parliamentary correspondent of the Warsaw Jewish daily, "Der Moment". He has been a contributor and collaborator of the "Haolom", a Hebrew Weekly now published in Berlin, the "Hazefirah", the Hebrew daily which formerly appeared in Warsaw and many other journals published in English. Polish, Russian, Hebrew and Yiddish. For two years he was editor of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in London.
Mr. Spiegelman has travelled extensively and has an intimate knowledge of Jewish conditions in this country and abroad.
"Better Understanding of Jewish Realities Promoted by Jewish Daily Bulletin, says dos Yiddishe Folk," Jewish Daily Bulletin, December 15, 1924.
"Dos Yiddishe Folk", organ of the American Zionists, devotes an editorial, in its issue of Dec. 12, on the "Jewish Daily Bulletin."
"During the past several weeks a small Jewish newspaper, printed in English and called 'The Jewish Daily Bulletin', has been appearing in New York under the editorship of the able, conscientious Jewish journalist, William Spiegelman.
"The paper is small in size but the idea behind it is big", says "Dos Yiddishe Folk". "It has the purpose of furnishing the American Jews, who do not read the Yiddish press, news of all important Jewish events, couched in the briefest possible form. It also serves as the source from which the general American press secures correct facts about occurrences in the Jewish world. Such an enterprise is worthy of being welcomed not only from the journalistic point of view. It is an important step which may lead to a better understanding of Jewish realities in the circles of American Jewry.
"The 'Jewish Daily Bulletin' was successful from its very inception and has been welcomed very warmly in Jewish, as well as non-Jewish circles, because it has proven that it follows the principle of correct information and of decent, responsible, impartial journalism."
"Bialik Greeted by Enthusiastic Thousands on Arrival in New York," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, February 10, 1926.
Famous Hebrew Poet Hopes to Make American Jews Appreciate High Values Being Created in Eretz Israel; Louis Lipsky and Schmarya Levin Arrive on Same Steamer
Thousands of New York Jews waited at Pier A, Battery, for many hours yesterday for the docking of the Mauretania on which Chaim Nachman Bialik arrived from Palestine on his first visit to the United States to assist in the raising of the $5,000,000 sought by the United Palestine Appeal this year.
Louis Lipsky, chairman of the Zionist Organization of America, who was on a short visit to England to confer with the Zionist Executive and Dr. Schmarya Levin of Tel Aviv, also arrived on the steamer.
An enthasiastic reception was accorded the great poet of the Hebrew remaissance and the celebrated leaders of he Zionist movement.
A committee of prominent New Yorkers, writers and Zionist workers, headed by Federal Judge Julian W. Mack and accompanied by city officials, left at nine o'clock in the morning on the Mayor's boat to meet the guests at quarantine. The crowds gathered at the pier, cheered and applauded when the committee introduced Blalik to America.
Bialik, with a simplicity like that of Rabindranath Tagore, the great poet of India, with an un-affected and direct manner, the man who expressed the pain and hope of the Jewish people in a style reminiscent of the prophetic audacity, when interviewed by the representative of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency upon his arrival laconically stated: "I am a man of books. I work for the everlasting things in Hebrew letters. I see my mission in that. However, when I saw the Jewish workmen in Eretz Israel, saw the labor and observed what sacrifices of body and spirit they make and how little support they receive from the Jewish people of the Diaspora, I could not rest among my beloved books without having a sense of guilt toward them."
With a youthful appearance and peasantlike features, with inquisitive eyes, Bialik is a singularly attractive and charming personality who reminds one of a sage, of Ezra the Scribe.
"I come to America without any pretensions. I hope my simple words will reach the hearts of American Jews. I am not an orator. I am merely a man of letters. I hope, however, that in my own way I shall succeed in making my fellow Jews appreciate the high values which are being created in Eretz Israel. If they will appreciate the values as I describe them they will come to know the kind of sacrifices, they, who live under prosperous conditions, ought to make in order that those who labor at the laying of the foundations do not feel abandoned, but receive the strength to go on with their precious work for Eretz Israel," he declared.
"No Jewish leader has ever carried so heavy a burden with such inadequate support as Dr. Weizmann carries upon his poor shoulders. I feel I, too, should be of help to him and our dear cause in this trying time," he concluded.
The reception committee which went on the Mayor's boat consisted of Judge Julian W. Mack, chairman, Professor M. M. Kaplan, Joseph Barondess, Reverend Z. H. Masliansky, Abraham Goldberg, Professor Harry Wolfsohn, Professor H. Chernowitz, Zevi Scharfstein, Maurice Samuel, Samuel Grossman, Joseph Achron, Hillel Bayli, Dr. S. Benderley, I. D. Berkovitch, Rabbi Meyer Berlin, Herman Berstein, John L. Bernstein, Dr. S. Bernstein, Dr. Joshuz Bloch, Max Blumberg, S. L Borowski, Meyer Brown, Dr. S. Buechler, Dr. P. Churgin, Herman Conheim, Dr. A. Coralnick, S. Dingol, S. A. Dorfman, Rabbi Max Drob, E. M. Edelstein, William Edlin, A. Almi, Dr. H. G. Enelow, Joseph Eron, Rabbi L. Finkelstein, Jacob Fishman, Solomon Friedland, L. Z. Frishberg, B. Gingold, Dr. A. Giusburg, Dr. S. Ginsburg, Jacob Noel, Israel Goldberg, Mrs. Richard Gottheil, Professor Richard Gottheil, Bathsheva Grabelski, Chaim Greenberg, I. Hemlin, Dr. J. T. Hellman, Henry Hurwitz, Dr. I. Kaliski, Professor Horace M. Kallen, Ephraim Kaplan, Dr. Yehudah Kaufman, Israel Kanovitz, Dr. Joseph Krimsky, Mrs. Joseph Krimsky, Sol. Lamport, Jacob Landau, Professor A. Levin, Dr. Israel Levinthal, Abraham Levy, A. Liesin, Leo Liow, Dr. S. Margoshes, Jacob Marinoff, Professor Alexander Marx, Israel Matz, S. B. Maximon, Dr. S. M. Melamed, Emanuel Neumann, Dr. Joshua Neumann, A. S. Orlans, Daniel Persky, S. Yudson, David Piuski, H. Podolski, Dr. David de Sola Pool, Dr. Max Raisin, M. Ribalow, Bernard G. Richards, A. Rosenblatt, S. Rosenfeld, Morris Rothenberg, Z. H. Rubinstein, Harry Sackler, Rabbi Lazar Schoenfeld, Bernard Semel, Bernard Shelvin, Carl Sherman, B. N. Silkiner, Mrs. A. Solomon, Dr. M. Soltes, Dr. I. Sonderling, A. Spice handler, W. Z. Spiegelman, Solomon Suffrin, Henrietta Szold, S. Thau, Mrs. Bernard Traski, Phillip Wattenburg, Meyer W. Weisgal, Rabbi Harry Weis, K. Whiteman, Peter Wiernik, Benjamin Winter, Dr. Stephen S. Wise, Leo Wolfsohn, Yehoash, M. A. Zeldin, Professor G. Zelikowitch, B, Zuckerman, Dr. A. E. Abramowitz. [emphasis added]
"Vladimir Jabotinsky Will Be Honored at Farewell Dinner by New York Writers and Zionist Friends," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, March 24, 1926.
Vladimir Jabotinsky, noted author and orator and internationally famous Zionist leader, will be honored by New York writers, newspapermen and Zionist followers before his departure from America. Following an extensive lecture tour, in which Mr. Jabotinsky spoke in many cities in the United States and Canada on topical Jewish and Zionist problems, which attracted large audiences, Mr. Jabotinsky will sail for Palestine on April 10.
During his stay in the United States, great interest has been aroused by his lectures and conferences on the present state of affairs in the Zionist movement and in Palestine. His views, which are the essence of the formulated program of the Zionist Revisionists, caused a wide and lively discussion in circles responsible for shaping the Zionist policies.
Mr. Jabotinsky's last address in this country will be delivered at a dinner to be given by a special committee representative of prominent writers, newspapermen and Zionists of all sades of opinion.
The dinner will be given at the Town Hall Club, 123 West 43rd Street, on April 7 at 7 P. M. A select group will be invited to attend the dinner.
The committee sponsoring the dinner are, Herman Bernstein, Bat-Sheva Grabelsky, Sophie Irene Loeb, Joseph Brainin, Elias Ginsburg, Jacob Landau, William Z. Spiegelman, Chaim Greenberg. Osip I. Posnansky, Mr. Nagler. Madam Isa Kramer will act as hostess of the evening.
"Conference of United Jewish Campaign Opens in Chicago Tomorrow," Jewish Daily Bulletin, October 8, 1926.
1,000 DELEGATES EXPECTED AT NATIONAL GATHERING; NEW YORK DELEGATION LEAVES TODAY
The national conference of the Joint Distribution Committee and the United Jewish Campaign will open here tomorrow night at the Standard Club. The conference will be in session all day Sunday. About a thousand delegates from all parts of the country are expected to attend.
One purpose of the conference is to take stock of what has already been accomplished toward raising the $25,000,000 of the United Jewish Campaign. Another purpose is to hear reports of what has been done in the way of alleviating the distress in Poland, Roumania. Galicia, Bessarabia, Hungary and other Eastern and Central European countries, and also the progress and prospects of the Jewish agricultural colonization work fostered in Russia by the Agro-Joint.
The delegates to the conference will hear a report on all countries outside of Russia from Dr. Bernhard Kahn, European director of the Joint Distribution Committee. They will hear reports on Russia from Dr. Joseph A. Rosen, head of the Agro-Joint and from Dr. A. E. Grower, its legal advisor who drafted the agreement with the Russian government giving the Agro-Joint complete autonomy.
They will hear reports from a number of American Jewish social workers who have visited the countries where relief work is being carried on, including Jacob Billikopf, executive director of the Philadelphia Federation of Jewish Charities; Dr. Maurice Hexter, executive director of the Boston Federation of Jewish Charities; Dr. Ludwig Bernstein, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Federation of Jewish Charities; Mrs. Rebekah Kohut, honorary president of the Council of Jewish Women and Miss Irma May and Miss Hortense Breckler.
The conference will hear a report from Felix M. Warburg, detailing what the Joint Distribution Committee has already done and plans to do in the near future for the reconstruction of the life of East European Jewry; from James N. Rosenberg. vice-president of the Joint Distribution Committee, on his observations in Russia, and from David A. Brown, on the campaign. Mr. Louis Marshall is scheduled to deliver the keynote address [...]
A complete telegraphic report of the proceedings of the conference will appear in the Tuesday morning issue of the "Jewish Daily Bulletin." The conference will be covered for the "Jewish Daily Bulletin" and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency by the editor, William Z. Spiegelman.
"Digest of Public Opinion on Jewish Matters," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, December 16, 1926.
LOUIS MARSHALL’S ROLE IN CEMENTING AMERICAN JEWRY
The conviction that the arrival of a spirit of better understanding and unity between the diverse elements in American Jewry is due in large measure to the activities of Louis Marshall, is expressed by "The Reform Advocate" of Chicago. Writing on the occasion of the attainment by Mr. Marshall of his seventieth birthday, the paper observes:
"Child of a German Jewish home, Louis Marshall, by his work in the cause of Jewry, has carried over the traditions of one group into the life of another and has in many ways brought the divergent elements of Jewish life into common action. Some of these days American Jewry will be a unit. It will have the experience that Russian Jewry had in Russia that was not originally a unit. There were Portuguese Jews, Italian Jews, German Jews and other Jews besides the Polish Jews in Russia. But as the years went by Russian Jewry developed with its schools and its community and its united striving--perhaps also strife. There never was a Jewry that was not, if we might coin the phrase, influxy. Italian Jewry had an Ashkenazi group of families. Dutch Jewry had Germans and Portuguese, but in the end they worked together. That will have to happen in American Jewish life sooner or later. But when it happens the work of Louis Marshall will not be forgotton. Respected and appreciated by the group out of which he came, and admired for his great ability by the other group that came later into American Jewish life, he is in his work a cementing influence in American Jewry."
A parallel between the careers of Louis D. Brandeis and Louis Marshall is drawn by the "Chicago Chronicle," which writes editorially on the occasion of the attainment of their seventieth birthday by both men.
"The year 1856 saw the birth of two great American Jews, Louis D. Marshall and Justice Louis D. Brandeis of the United States Supreme Court. The careers of these two great men bear a curious resemblance. Though born in opposite ends of the country, one in the north and the other in the south, both sought and gained fame in the legal profession. Their contributions to the growth of American jurisprudence is both copious and profound," the "Chronicle" says.
Marshall constitutes a perfect synthesis of American and Jew, in the best sense of the two terms, declares Wm. Z. Spiegelman in the "New York Letter" released this week to the American Jewish press by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
"If there is any significance in the term 'American Jew' it applies in the full meaning of the two words to Louis Marshall," we are told. "His Americanism is as much of an ideal as is his Jewishness. As an interpreter of the principles of the American constitution before the bar of justice, he has the recognition of the leading minds of the legal profession. As a champion of justice along the lines of constitutional development, he has demonstrated unusual abilities which have brought benefit to the state and the nation. As a Jew--there was not, in his long and fruitful career, a Jewish matter or question which came up for consideration or which was ripe for action that its fate and course did not depend on the scrutiny of the Marshall mind."
Who's Who in American Jewry (1926).
Spiegelman, William Zev
Journalist, editor; b. Aug. 28, 1894, Siedlce, Poland; s. David L. and Eve (Ossinholtz) Spiegelman; ed. Studied at Univ. of Cracow; student of Judaica and Hebraica, pupil of late scholar, Dr. S.A. Psoznanski, Chief Rabbi of Warsaw; m. Dora Moreiss, Nov. 29, 1924, Providence, RI.
Started journalistic work on Polish and Jewish newspapers, 1911; city editor, Fraind, 1912; translated German books, including Samson Raphael Hirsch’s “Nineteen Letters on Judaism; worked on several Polish newspapers, including Nasz Przegland; one of the founders of the Jewish Writers and Journalists Assn. in Poland and served as hon. Secy. over three years; parliamentary corr. For Warsaw paper, Der Moment; later joined Jewish Telegraphic Agency in London; 1923, exec. Sec. Jewish Educational Assn. of San Francisco.
Editor, Jewish Daily Bulletin, since its inception, Oct. 15, 1924; editor, Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Author: History of the Development of Jewish Sects (mss.) and numerous articles published in Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish, German and English newspaper and periodicals. Member: IOBB; Fed. Of Jewish Philanthropic Sociesties, NYC. Club: Peretz Writers. Address: 8817 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.
"American Editors Discuss Palestine Problem with Commander Kenworthy," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, January 12, 1927.
A group of American journalists and editors engaged in a discussion of the problems facing the reconstruction of the Jewish Homeland in Palestine, at a dinner rendered to Lt. Commander Joseph Montague Kenworthy, M.P., noted British parliamentary leader, at the Hotel Waldorf Astoria, on Monday. The dinner was sponsored by Norman Hapgood, United States Minister to Denmark during the Wilson administration, Herman Bernstein, Editor of the "Jewish Tribune" and H. V. Kaltenborn, editor of the "Brooklyn Eagle."
In his introductory address, Mr. Hapgood, who acted as toastmaster, declared: "The doubts long shared by me and other non-Jews as to the possibility of reconciling Jewish nationalism with our international ideals has been dissipated by the remarkable spirit of understanding and goodwill which the Jews of Palestine have brought with them into the country. Enlightened nationalism such as Jewish nationalism is without imperialisitic policies and which does not engender a chauvinistic spirit may be regarded of inestimable value to mankind and international peace. This has been thoroughly demonstrated by the present Jewish achievements in Palestine, where Jews live in amity and helptulness with the Arab population."
Commander Kenworthy in his address declared that not only was the British Labor Party, of which he is a member, giving its fullest support to the carrying out, both in the spirit and in the letter, of the Balfour Declaration, but that both Liberals and Conservatives were also similarly pledged.
"The British people and the Government supporters as well as the enlightened opinion of the civilized world stands squarely behind the Balfour Declaration and nothing can bring about a change in this policy."
In discussing Jewish-Arab relations in Palestine, Commander Kenworthy declared "relations between the Arabs and Jews are improving from day to day. The Arab population has begun to realize that with the restoration of the Jewish Homeland its own standard of living and economic prosperity is being greatly improved.
"It has been proven that one hundred dunams of land, or twenty-five acres, cultivated in an intensive manner is sufficient to support an individual family," he stated. "By careful analysis it becomes clear that the Palestine of today can support an agricultural population of one million. It is reasonable to believe that with increasing Jewish immigration the Jewish National Homeland will naturally expand into Transjordania where there are found vast stretchess of rich and uncultivated land now left idle. But agriculture is not the only source of livelihood for the Jewish population. Industry and commerce are constantly expanding and with the improvements and extension of railroads and the construction of the port of Haifa, untold possibilities lie ahead of the Jewish Homeland, which is naturally the key to the entire East."
Among those present at the dinner were: Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of "The Nation"; Freda Kirchwey, of "The Nation"; Lester Markel of the New York "Times"; William L. Chenery, editor of "Colliers Weekly"; H. Blakeslee of the Associated Press; M. D. Tracy, Assistant General Manager of the United Press; C. R. Hope, General Manager of the Universal Service; Jacob Landau, Managing Editor of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency; George W. Gilmore, Editor of the "Homiletic Magazine"; Sewell Haggard, editor, "Shrine Magazine;" L. S. Richard, editorial writer of the "New York American"; William Z. Spiegelman, editor of the "Jewish Daily Bulletin" [...]
“Jewish Community Leaders Give Unqualified Endorsement of Jewish Telegraphic Agency Work,” JTA, June 23, 1927.
Unqualified support of the work of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the “Jewish Daily Bulletin” was given by Louis Marshall, president of the American Jewish Committee, at a round table dinner conference held at the National Republican Club, Sunday night, at which a group of prominent New York Jewish leaders were present.
The dinner was given by a committee consisting of Dr. Cyrus Adler, James N. Rosenberg, Samuel C. Lamport and Harold Korn, in honor of Jacob Landau, managing director of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the “Jewish Daily Bulletin,” upon his return from a trip to Europe and Palestine.
James N. Rosenberg, vice-chairman of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, acted as toastmaster. Samuel C. Lamport, Congressman Emanuel Celler, Dr. W. I. Sirovich, Harry Berman, John L. Bernstein and Irving Rosenzweig participated in the discussion which followed a presentation by Mr. Landau of the work of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and “Jewish Daily Bulletin.”
In outlining the history of the Agency and “Bulletin,” Mr. Landau stressed the non-partisan policy and the endeavor to be of service to the Jewish community, to increase the knowledge of Jewish affairs in the Jewish as well as the non-Jewish world.
In his address Mr. Marshall stated: “Frequent requests have been made for my opinion as to the value and importance of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the ‘Jewish Daily Bulletin’. I wish to say without the slightest mental reservation that it has my unqualified approval. From the time when its reports were issued in mimeograph form down to the present day, I have made constant use of them in the course of my public activities, and have found frequent occasion to refer to its files in dealing with the manifold Jewish problems which clamored for attention. These publications have become increasingly valuable. The news which they gather from every quarter of the globe is presented in clear and concise form, without exaggeration, free from partisanship, and without the tinge of sensationalism. They are reliable and trustworthy and well expressed. So important do I consider them to be that I have no hesitation in saying that if they did not exist it would be necessary for the community to create a substitute possessing the same high qualities. With the disappearance of the present organization, that could only be done with much difficulty and at great expense. It is, therefore, the part of wisdom to support and preserve what we now possess. Those connected with it have become familiar with Jewish conditions everywhere and have developed unusual skill in reaching authoritative sources of information.
“The ‘Jewish Daily Bulletin’ is more than a newspaper. It is in reality a publication which not only instructs the lay reader, but affords a fund of information to newspapers and to purveyors of news. Without the service which it assures the press generally, as well as the Jewish public, we would be groping in the dark concerning conditions and movements relating to the Jews throughout the world. This publication has been most helpful in portraying the march of events and in enabling your readers to foresee future developments,” Mr. Marshall said.
A resolution moved by Jonah J. Goldstein and seconded by Congressman Celler, expressing appreciation of the work of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the “Jewish Daily Bulletin,” was unanimously adopted. The resolution also expressed recognition of the fact that the work carried on by the Agency and “Bulletin” is of meritorious communal character.
Among those present at the dinner were James N. Rosenberg, Irving Rosenzweig. Harry Berman, Jonah J. Goldstein, Morris Eisenman, Harold Korn, John L. Bernstein, Samuel C. Lamport, Emanuel Celler, James Brooke, Dr. William I. Sirovich, Rabbi Israel Goldstein, Joseph D. Bookstaver, William Z. Spiegelman and John Simons.
"Associated Press Testifies to Jewish Telegraphic Agency’s Impartiality," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, February 21, 1928.
JACKSON S. ELLIOTT RECALLS CORDIAL AID OF A. P. TO ITS ALLY; JEWISH PRESS THROUGHOUT NATION DECLARES J.T.A. SERVICE INDISPENSABLE, EFFICIENT AND TRUSTWORTHY
The Associated Press, through Jackson S. Elliott, Assistant General Manager of the Central Office, 383 Madison Avenue, New York City, forwarded its best wishes and felicitations to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the "Jewish Daily Bulletin" on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the Agency and the one thousandth issue of the "Bulletin."
The Associated Press, which has cooperated with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in a most cordial manner, distributing to the hundreds of newspaper subscribers of the Associated Press, the news despatches of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency pertaining to Jewish events, in declaring that the Associated Press has "in a sense been allied with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency since its inception," pays tribute to the impartiality of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency service.
Recalling the first endeavors in organizing the Jewish Telegraphic Agency to fill the gap in the field of useful service to the Jewish and non-Jewish community, Mr. Elliott writes:
"Representatives came to us saying they wanted to create for the Jewish Press a service comparable in public confidence to that of The Associated Press for its membership. We responded in an advisory way and also tangibly in that we accepted for distribution to our membership dispatches relating to Jewish activities which were deemed to be of sufficient general interest to be absorbed in The Associated Press reports. I proposed a change of name and suggested 'Jewish Telegraphic Agency' as one which would be understood by readers, meaning that this organization was bringing dispatches from important Jewish centers throughout the world by cable, wireless, and other prompt means of transmission.
"We have observed the progress of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency with a great deal of satisfaction and throughout these eight years have never had occasion to regret the encouragement we gave to your organization and we believe you have sought always to occupy your field by serving to your members news presented impartially."
Editorials lauding the service of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the "Jewish Daily Bulletin" were published in all parts of the United States and Canada, served by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. […]
HADOAR, only Hebrew weekly in U. S., New York.- "The men of the 'Jewish Daily Bulletin have renounced the privilege of a personal opinion and do not seek to impose their views on the reader. They have retreated, sacrificing their individual likes and dislikes in order that we may observe the march of events as they pass before us in review. Limiting themselves to this task, they do not interpret the events, but permit us a glance at what has happened. Having the facts and the understanding, we may form our own opinion.
"To the credit of the 'Jewish Daily Bulletin,' one must say that its editor. William Z. Spiegelman, is not only a journalist of exceptional ability, but also a good and devoted Hebraist. It is due to him that much in the field of Hebrew life and literature which other newspapers would overlook or ignore, have been given proper expression. Along with our felicitations on the occasion of the thousandth issue of the 'Jewish Daily Bulletin', we would like to express the wish that in future more be done in this direction."
"JTA Sends Representative to Russia in Expanion Program," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 21 February 1928.
B. SMOLAR SAILS FOR MOSCOW; E. ARONSBERG TO LONDON
Ber Smolar, editor of the Yiddish service of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, sailed on the steamer "Republic" on his way to Russia.
Mr. Smolar, who has been connected with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency for the past three years, is being sent by the Agency to act as its correspondent in Moscow in order to secure a continuous and accurate news service from Soviet Russia, in which country the effect of the social upheaval upon Jewish life and the subsequent development in the economic and cultural transformation of a large mass in the Jewish population is of intense interest to Jewish leaders throughout the world.
On the same steamer Emanuel Aronsberg, contributor to many American magazines, left for London to join the staff of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency there. Mr. Aronsberg was previously connected with the Foreign Language Information Service and is collaborating in the preparation of a work on the history of Russia in the post war period.
The journeys of Mr. Smolar and Mr. Aronsberg were arranged as a part of a program now being carried out to round out and intensify the news service of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Prior to their departure a farewell dinner was given in their honor by the staff of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. S. Dingol, managing editor of "The Day", H. Kirshenbaum of the "Hebrew Journal", Toronto, John Simons, Aleph Katz, Nina Katz and Jacob Kirshenbaum of the "Jewish Morning Journal" were among the speakers. William Z. Spiegelman, editor of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency-"Jewish Daily Bulletin," acted as toastmaster.
"Readers of 'Bulletin,' Jews and Non-Jews, Praise Its 1000th Jubilee Edition," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, February 28, 1928.
Words of appreciation and praise are being received by the Jewish Daily Bulletin from its numerous Jewish and non-Jewish readers.
C. B. McAfee of the McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, writes: "Let me congratulate you on the one thousandth edition of the Bulletin, both for its appearance and the quality of its matter. I am putting it in my files so that I may use its valuable information from time to time as occasion may offer."
The following message was received from E, Tallmage Root, Secretary of the Interchurch Fellowship, Boston: "Congratulations to the Jewish Daily Bulletin on its special number to commemorate the one thousandth issue, from the Interchurch Fellowship and the Massachusetts Federation of Churches. The office of the latter receives the Bulletin and keeps it on file, and it gives much appreciated information."
The "Jewish Voice," Newark, writes: "Observing the great moral and educational success which the little bulletin has met with and considering how it penetrated the circles of our Jewish leaders and social workers we feel, and we often expressed this thought openly, that this little bulletin which contains the latest reports and news from Jewish life everywhere proves that something bigger, something more substantial must be created in the field of Jewish-English information.
"This little paper, which is so full of information from all parts of the world. proves to us what it could do if it had the necessary means and the well deserved recognition among our intelligent masses as well as among our leaders.
"The same Messrs. Landau and [William Z.] Spiegelman and their co-workers are competent and have all facilities to give us such numbers as this one more often, at least once a week if the Jewish masses render their support."
"Hebraists to Hold Annual Convention," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, June 8, 1928.
HEBRAISTS TO HOLD ANNUAL CONVENTION
The tenth aunual convention of the Histadruth Ivrith of America, with a membership of over 5.000 throughout the country, will be held at Paterson, N. J. on Saturday night and Sunday, June 16 and 17. A mass meeting at the auditorium of the Y. M. H. A. will mark the opening of the convention.
One hundred and fifty delegates are expected to attend. Reports on the progress of the Hebrew movement will be submitted by William Z. Spiegelman, Dr. S. Bernstein. A. Spicehandler will present the treasurer's report and M. Ribalov a report on the progress of "Hadoar," Hebrew weekly.
“Hebraists Hold 10th Annual Convention,” Jewish Daily Bulletin, June 19, 1928.
Paterson, N. J (JTA) – One hundred delegates representing twelve cities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut attended the tenth annual convention of the Histadruth Ivrith, held here Saturday night and all day Sunday.
The Hebrew movement is advancing both here and abroad, it was reported to the convention by Z. Scharfstein. Dr. Max Raisin welcomed the convention at is opening session.
The progress of the Hebrew schools in Poland, Lithuania, China and the Argentine was reported by Mr. Scharf stated that Hebrew culture is spreading in the United States. Fifty Hebrew books have been published during the past year, he declared, urging the extension of the Histadruth publishing Company.
The convention authorized the Executive Committee to form a council representing the districts as an advisory body. A budget of $48,000, including $26,000 for the “Hadoar,” Hebrew weekly, was adopted. Reports were also submitted by Abe Goldberg, William Z. Spiegelman, secretary, and A. Spicehandler treasurer. The treasurer reported a deficit of $12,000. Abraham Goldberg was elected president and Dr. P. Churgin, vice president. The Executive Committee chosen includes William Z. Spiegelman, chairman, Dr. S. Bernstein, Dr. S. Baron. Dr. M. Katz. Dr. H. M. Gordon, M. Ribalov, M. H. Talner, Dr. M. Einhorn, I. Rivkind, P. Maze, A. Spicehandler, Z. Scharftstein, S. B. Maximon and B. Margolin.
"Current Event and Comment," by H.H. Marlin, D.D., The United Presbyterian, October 11, 1928.
[...] We were led to make amends in the first place [for the brief article “Adherents of Jewish Faith” published in the August 2, 1928 issue of The United Presbyterian] because of a beautiful letter which we received from William Z. Spiegelman, editor of the Jewish Daily Bulletin, New York City. It was a courteous letter and of a kind spirit. He is a Jew whom we are beginning to love. After we had sent him the amplifying statement requested [by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency] he printed it in his paper in a generous spirit. Moreover he wrote us and said: “It is only human to err, but it is magnificent to admit the error in as frank and courageous manner as you have done.”
"United Presbyterian Makes Further Comment," Jewish Daily Bulletin, October 24, 1928.
‘UNITED PRESBYTERIAN’ MAKES FURTHER COMMENT
Further comment was made by the Rev. H. H. Marlin, editor of the page "Current Event and Comment" in the "United Presbyterian" of this city, in a current issue of the magazine, with regard to he editorial which he wrote in the issue of August 2 on "Adherents of Jewish Faith," which drew forth the criticism of Jewish publications because of unfriendly remarks against the Jews which it contained.
Rev. Marlin, in response to a letter of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, withdrew his unfriendly criticism in a statement he issued for circulation to the Jewish press. In explaining the reasons for the withdrawal of his previous remarks, the Rev. Marlin writes:
"Generally these editorials (criticising Rev. Marlin for his remarks) were bitter, and some of them were violent. However, we are glad to say that we received some letters relative to this matter which, while criticising the editorial, breathed the spirit of kindness and courtesy.
"We felt upon reflection that our article was not wholly just and so, in response to a courteous request on the part of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency for an additional statement, we sent a letter frankly stating that we believed we had not been wholly just to the Jewish race and that we were sorry that we had written it. This statement was printed widely in Jewish papers and some of these papers did not treat us fairly nor generously in their comment on our statement. For instance our article on the Jews may have been somewhat unfortunate, but it certainly was not 'malicious.' In general, also, no recognition was made of the fact that the article of which complaint was made contained sentences which were decidedly laudatory of the Jewish race. Moreover, we were not led to make amends by a 'storm of replies from the Anglo-Jewish press.' When we are convinced we are right we shall stand unmoved where God places us. Our spirit is Scotch, our blood is Irish and our hair red. And while we do not wish to indulge in any mock heroics yet we truly seek a portion of the spirit which once filled a great Jew who, conscious of God with Him, and alive to the perils of His every hour, said: 'None of these things move me.'
"We were led to make amends in the first place because of a beautiful letter which we received from William Z. Spiegelman editor of the Jewish Daily Bulletin. It was a courteous letter and of a kind spirit. He is a Jew whom we are beginning to love. After we had sent him the amplifying statement requested he printed it in his paper in a generous spirit. Moreover he wrote us and said: 'It is only human to err, but it is magnificent to admit the error in as frank and courageous a manner as you have done.' And the second reason for our amplifying statement was upon serious thought we were convinced that we had not been wholly just in our article as it appeared in public prints. We were rather surprised to know however that it had 'attracted nation-wide attention,' and naturally we were very sorry that it had occasioned bitterness in the hearts of our Jewish brothers. We read that editorial again, but this time we read it through Jewish eyes and we clearly saw that it was not generous and that it was not wholly fair. Therefore we regretted it. We were spirit it had been written. We were grieved that we had excited bitterness and that we had occasioned wounds. And that is why we gladly stood before the Jewish world to say: 'That article was not wholly fair. It is sincerely regretted.'"
Letter of recommendation for William Z. Spiegelman by Meyer W. Weisgal, March 4, 1929.
"Wm. Z. Spiegelman and John Simons Resign from J.t.a. and J.D.B.," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, October 16, 1929.
Mr. William Z. Spiegelman has resigned as Editor and Mr. John Simons as Business Manager of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Jewish Daily Bulletin in order to engage in the development of the Jewish Biographical Bureau, 51 Madison Avenue, New York, which publishes "Who's Who in American Jewry" and the "Jewish Communal Directory" of the United States.
In making this announcement, Mr. Jacob Landau, Managing Director, gave expression to his appreciation of the many years of service rendered by Mr. Spiegelman and Mr. Simons.
"Mr. Spiegelman as Editor of the Jewish Daily Bulletin and Jewish Telegraphic Agency," Mr. Landau stated, "combined ability with responsibility. In his perseverance, giving unstinted effort to his work, he succeeded in achieving results which are of true value and significance.
"I highly esteem the services which have been rendered by Mr. Simons. With untiring effort he has promoted the business affairs of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Jewish Daily Bulletin. Both enterprises owe Mr. Spiegelman and Mr. Simons a debt of gratitude for their work. I sincerely wish Mr. Spiegelman and Mr. Simons success in their new venture."
"50 Years of Jewish Cultural Effort in America to Be Celebrated: Commemoration of Mass Jewish Immigration," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, March 14, 1932.
A public celebration will be held at the Hotel Astor on Sunday, April 10th., to commemorate the 50th. anniversary of Jewish cultural and literary activity in America.
Since the beginning of the westward exodus of great masses of European Jewry, the 50th. anniversary of which occurred this year, Dr. A. Coralnik, the President of the Jewish Writers' Club of America, under whose auspices the celebration is being arranged, says in a statement which has been issued for the occasion, the Jewish press and literature have played a role of significance in American Jewish life. In the adjustment that followed the Jewish mass migration which began in 1882, they were instrumental not only in fostering among vast masses the feeling of high civic pride, but also in the creation of new literary values which have been specific contributions to America.
Mr. Ab. Cahan, the editor of the "Jewish Daily Forwards", Dr. Coralnik, Mr. Peter Wiernik, editor of the "Jewish Morning Journal", Dr. Chaim Zhitlovsky, and Mr. George Z. edalie, United States District Attorney, are honorary chairmen of the Committee, Dr. A. J. Rongy is chairman, Mr. Jacob Fishman, managing editor of the "Jewish Morning Journal", Mr. Louis Lipsky, and Mr. David A. Brown, are Vice-Chairmen, Mr. B. C. Vladek, the manager of the "Jewish Daily Forward", is acting as treasurer, and Mr. W. Z. Spiegelman as secretary.
"Writers and Leaders Honor Ernest Benedikt at Reception Arranged by JTA," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, October 17, 1932.
PUBLISHER OF “NEUE FREIE PRESSE” WILL BE RECEIVED BY PRESIDENT HOOVER TODAY; STATES JEWISH QUESTION OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO AUSTRIA’S RECOVERY
A reception and tea in honor of Dr. Ernst Benedikt, publisher of the "Neue Freie Presse" of Vienna, leading European paper, noted for its liberal and literary tradition, was held Thursday afternoon at the Hotel Plaza by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and attended by a number of outstanding journalist in the Jewish and non-Jewish press as well as leaders in various fields.
Following the reception, Dr. Benedikt left for Albany where he was received by Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt. The distinguished Viennese visitor is in the United States on his first visit to this country, having arrived on the S. S. Rex.
Dr. Benedikt will be received by president Hoover this morning at eleven o'clock.
Introduced by Jacob Landau, managing director of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Dr. Benedikt made a brief address in which he described conditions in Austria.
He expressed the belief that Austria will recover from its present critical state, but that the process will be slow and will be based upon the confidence it is able to inspire from its own citizens and from public opinion abroad.
No recovery is possible, however, without the application of justice and equality to the minorities, he emphasized. The Jewish question is in fact a question of minorities and so is also the problem of Austria as a whole.
The credo of liberalism, Dr. Benedikt stated, had been handed down to him by his father, the late Moritz Benedikt, for forty years the editor of the "Neue Freie Presse," who died in 1920, and under whose guidance the paper attained its wide repute for liberalism and journalistic and literary excellence.
Mr. Landau, in introducing the guest of honor, referred to the wide reputation which the "Neue Freie Presse" enjoys throughout Europe and in this country as well. He recalled the fact that one of the most distinguished contributors to the paper was Theodore Herzl, founder of political Zionism.
Among those present were : Dr. Ernst Benedikt, Jacob Landau, managing director of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency ; James H. Furay of the United Press ; Louis Wiley, manager of the "New York Times," Smith Reavis, Foreign News Editor of the Associated Press; Arthur Robb, Editor of "Editor and Publisher"; Simon Lehr, correspondent of the "Vienna Tageblatt"; Dr. Harold Korn, communal worker and Mrs. Korn; Edward L. Bernays, Dr. Maurice J. Karpf, Executive Director, Graduate School of Jewish Social Service; Simon Bergman, William Z. Spiegelman, Jewish National Fund [...]
"Newark to Plant 5,000 Trees in George Washington Forest," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, October 28, 1932.
An effort will be made to have Newark represented by a section of 5,000 trees in the George Washington Forest in Palestine, according to a decision at a conference here. Aaron Levinstone, prominent local Zionist, will act as Chairman, and the effort will be guided tentatively by the Jewish National Fund Council of Newark.
Mr. Levinstone will form an Advisory Committee of Communal Leaders immediately after the Community Chest Drive. Max Rudensky and Wm. Z. Spiegelman represented the Washington Forest Committee at the conference.
"Zionists Seek Declaration by Roosevelt on Moral Issues," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, October 20, 1938.
Determined to maintain the American protest movement until all danger of a threatened British sell-out of Zionism vanishes, the Emergency Committee on Palestine announced at a press conference today plans to launch a campaign for one million signatures to a mammoth telegram urging President Roosevelt to make a public statement stressing the moral and humanitarian issues involved in the Palestine problem and requesting Great Britain to abide by its promises to the Jews. It was said there was reason to believe the President would respond to such an appeal.
The campaign will be started in conjunction with the nationwide mass meetings, which begin next sunday and will continue until Balfour Day, Nov. 2, at which American Jewry's concern over threats to the Jewish National home will be voiced. Every signature obtained will be appended to the telegram, the signatories paying five cents, the average wiring cost per name from all parts of the country to Washington.
Speakers at the conference pointed out that the protest movement was divided into three phases. the first consisted of the effort to obtain representations from the State Department on the legalistic issues involved, which was culminated by Secretary of State Cordell Hull's statement promising protection of American interests in the event of any change in Palestine's political status. The second will be the appeal to President Roosevelt, and the third will be a demarche directly to Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.
Speakers at the conference, held at the Hotel Brevoort, included Rabbi Solomon Goldman, Z.O.A. president, Morris Margulies, Louis Lipsky and William Z. Spiegelman, who outlined the petition plan.
Land and Life, June 1947.
"Behind the Blockade" is the name of a new color film produced by the Jewish National Fund. Like the "Land of Hope," the new film is based upon Palestine scenes and events depicting the heroic struggle of the Yishuv.
Narrated by John Carradine, the famous American Shakespearean actor, "Behind the Blockade" tells and shows the absorbing story of Jewish achievements in Palestine despite and behind the blockade of the British Navy and notwithstanding the barbed wire cantonments of the British Army. The narrative is greatly buttressed and enlivened by the Song of the Ma'apilim (so-called illegal immigrants) and the Haganah March exquisitely rendered by Richard Tucker, the famous Metropolitan Opera tenor, and a chorus under the direction of Max Helfman.
"Behind the Blockade" was produced under the direction of William Zimmermann. The script was written by Ruth Zimmermann. William Z. Spiegelman was research editor of the production.
The new color film will be shown in the United States, Palestine, South America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. JNF Councils and committees desiring to show "Behind the Blockade" should place their
bookings well in advance by communicating with the national JNF headquarters. A nominal rental fee will be charged.
C. B. McAfee of the McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, writes: "Let me congratulate you on the one thousandth edition of the Bulletin, both for its appearance and the quality of its matter. I am putting it in my files so that I may use its valuable information from time to time as occasion may offer."
The following message was received from E, Tallmage Root, Secretary of the Interchurch Fellowship, Boston: "Congratulations to the Jewish Daily Bulletin on its special number to commemorate the one thousandth issue, from the Interchurch Fellowship and the Massachusetts Federation of Churches. The office of the latter receives the Bulletin and keeps it on file, and it gives much appreciated information."
The "Jewish Voice," Newark, writes: "Observing the great moral and educational success which the little bulletin has met with and considering how it penetrated the circles of our Jewish leaders and social workers we feel, and we often expressed this thought openly, that this little bulletin which contains the latest reports and news from Jewish life everywhere proves that something bigger, something more substantial must be created in the field of Jewish-English information.
"This little paper, which is so full of information from all parts of the world. proves to us what it could do if it had the necessary means and the well deserved recognition among our intelligent masses as well as among our leaders.
"The same Messrs. Landau and [William Z.] Spiegelman and their co-workers are competent and have all facilities to give us such numbers as this one more often, at least once a week if the Jewish masses render their support."
"Hebraists to Hold Annual Convention," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, June 8, 1928.
HEBRAISTS TO HOLD ANNUAL CONVENTION
The tenth aunual convention of the Histadruth Ivrith of America, with a membership of over 5.000 throughout the country, will be held at Paterson, N. J. on Saturday night and Sunday, June 16 and 17. A mass meeting at the auditorium of the Y. M. H. A. will mark the opening of the convention.
One hundred and fifty delegates are expected to attend. Reports on the progress of the Hebrew movement will be submitted by William Z. Spiegelman, Dr. S. Bernstein. A. Spicehandler will present the treasurer's report and M. Ribalov a report on the progress of "Hadoar," Hebrew weekly.
“Hebraists Hold 10th Annual Convention,” Jewish Daily Bulletin, June 19, 1928.
Paterson, N. J (JTA) – One hundred delegates representing twelve cities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut attended the tenth annual convention of the Histadruth Ivrith, held here Saturday night and all day Sunday.
The Hebrew movement is advancing both here and abroad, it was reported to the convention by Z. Scharfstein. Dr. Max Raisin welcomed the convention at is opening session.
The progress of the Hebrew schools in Poland, Lithuania, China and the Argentine was reported by Mr. Scharf stated that Hebrew culture is spreading in the United States. Fifty Hebrew books have been published during the past year, he declared, urging the extension of the Histadruth publishing Company.
The convention authorized the Executive Committee to form a council representing the districts as an advisory body. A budget of $48,000, including $26,000 for the “Hadoar,” Hebrew weekly, was adopted. Reports were also submitted by Abe Goldberg, William Z. Spiegelman, secretary, and A. Spicehandler treasurer. The treasurer reported a deficit of $12,000. Abraham Goldberg was elected president and Dr. P. Churgin, vice president. The Executive Committee chosen includes William Z. Spiegelman, chairman, Dr. S. Bernstein, Dr. S. Baron. Dr. M. Katz. Dr. H. M. Gordon, M. Ribalov, M. H. Talner, Dr. M. Einhorn, I. Rivkind, P. Maze, A. Spicehandler, Z. Scharftstein, S. B. Maximon and B. Margolin.
"Current Event and Comment," by H.H. Marlin, D.D., The United Presbyterian, October 11, 1928.
[...] We were led to make amends in the first place [for the brief article “Adherents of Jewish Faith” published in the August 2, 1928 issue of The United Presbyterian] because of a beautiful letter which we received from William Z. Spiegelman, editor of the Jewish Daily Bulletin, New York City. It was a courteous letter and of a kind spirit. He is a Jew whom we are beginning to love. After we had sent him the amplifying statement requested [by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency] he printed it in his paper in a generous spirit. Moreover he wrote us and said: “It is only human to err, but it is magnificent to admit the error in as frank and courageous manner as you have done.”
"United Presbyterian Makes Further Comment," Jewish Daily Bulletin, October 24, 1928.
‘UNITED PRESBYTERIAN’ MAKES FURTHER COMMENT
Further comment was made by the Rev. H. H. Marlin, editor of the page "Current Event and Comment" in the "United Presbyterian" of this city, in a current issue of the magazine, with regard to he editorial which he wrote in the issue of August 2 on "Adherents of Jewish Faith," which drew forth the criticism of Jewish publications because of unfriendly remarks against the Jews which it contained.
Rev. Marlin, in response to a letter of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, withdrew his unfriendly criticism in a statement he issued for circulation to the Jewish press. In explaining the reasons for the withdrawal of his previous remarks, the Rev. Marlin writes:
"Generally these editorials (criticising Rev. Marlin for his remarks) were bitter, and some of them were violent. However, we are glad to say that we received some letters relative to this matter which, while criticising the editorial, breathed the spirit of kindness and courtesy.
"We felt upon reflection that our article was not wholly just and so, in response to a courteous request on the part of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency for an additional statement, we sent a letter frankly stating that we believed we had not been wholly just to the Jewish race and that we were sorry that we had written it. This statement was printed widely in Jewish papers and some of these papers did not treat us fairly nor generously in their comment on our statement. For instance our article on the Jews may have been somewhat unfortunate, but it certainly was not 'malicious.' In general, also, no recognition was made of the fact that the article of which complaint was made contained sentences which were decidedly laudatory of the Jewish race. Moreover, we were not led to make amends by a 'storm of replies from the Anglo-Jewish press.' When we are convinced we are right we shall stand unmoved where God places us. Our spirit is Scotch, our blood is Irish and our hair red. And while we do not wish to indulge in any mock heroics yet we truly seek a portion of the spirit which once filled a great Jew who, conscious of God with Him, and alive to the perils of His every hour, said: 'None of these things move me.'
"We were led to make amends in the first place because of a beautiful letter which we received from William Z. Spiegelman editor of the Jewish Daily Bulletin. It was a courteous letter and of a kind spirit. He is a Jew whom we are beginning to love. After we had sent him the amplifying statement requested he printed it in his paper in a generous spirit. Moreover he wrote us and said: 'It is only human to err, but it is magnificent to admit the error in as frank and courageous a manner as you have done.' And the second reason for our amplifying statement was upon serious thought we were convinced that we had not been wholly just in our article as it appeared in public prints. We were rather surprised to know however that it had 'attracted nation-wide attention,' and naturally we were very sorry that it had occasioned bitterness in the hearts of our Jewish brothers. We read that editorial again, but this time we read it through Jewish eyes and we clearly saw that it was not generous and that it was not wholly fair. Therefore we regretted it. We were spirit it had been written. We were grieved that we had excited bitterness and that we had occasioned wounds. And that is why we gladly stood before the Jewish world to say: 'That article was not wholly fair. It is sincerely regretted.'"
Letter of recommendation for William Z. Spiegelman by Meyer W. Weisgal, March 4, 1929.
"Wm. Z. Spiegelman and John Simons Resign from J.t.a. and J.D.B.," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, October 16, 1929.
Mr. William Z. Spiegelman has resigned as Editor and Mr. John Simons as Business Manager of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Jewish Daily Bulletin in order to engage in the development of the Jewish Biographical Bureau, 51 Madison Avenue, New York, which publishes "Who's Who in American Jewry" and the "Jewish Communal Directory" of the United States.
In making this announcement, Mr. Jacob Landau, Managing Director, gave expression to his appreciation of the many years of service rendered by Mr. Spiegelman and Mr. Simons.
"Mr. Spiegelman as Editor of the Jewish Daily Bulletin and Jewish Telegraphic Agency," Mr. Landau stated, "combined ability with responsibility. In his perseverance, giving unstinted effort to his work, he succeeded in achieving results which are of true value and significance.
"I highly esteem the services which have been rendered by Mr. Simons. With untiring effort he has promoted the business affairs of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Jewish Daily Bulletin. Both enterprises owe Mr. Spiegelman and Mr. Simons a debt of gratitude for their work. I sincerely wish Mr. Spiegelman and Mr. Simons success in their new venture."
"50 Years of Jewish Cultural Effort in America to Be Celebrated: Commemoration of Mass Jewish Immigration," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, March 14, 1932.
A public celebration will be held at the Hotel Astor on Sunday, April 10th., to commemorate the 50th. anniversary of Jewish cultural and literary activity in America.
Since the beginning of the westward exodus of great masses of European Jewry, the 50th. anniversary of which occurred this year, Dr. A. Coralnik, the President of the Jewish Writers' Club of America, under whose auspices the celebration is being arranged, says in a statement which has been issued for the occasion, the Jewish press and literature have played a role of significance in American Jewish life. In the adjustment that followed the Jewish mass migration which began in 1882, they were instrumental not only in fostering among vast masses the feeling of high civic pride, but also in the creation of new literary values which have been specific contributions to America.
Mr. Ab. Cahan, the editor of the "Jewish Daily Forwards", Dr. Coralnik, Mr. Peter Wiernik, editor of the "Jewish Morning Journal", Dr. Chaim Zhitlovsky, and Mr. George Z. edalie, United States District Attorney, are honorary chairmen of the Committee, Dr. A. J. Rongy is chairman, Mr. Jacob Fishman, managing editor of the "Jewish Morning Journal", Mr. Louis Lipsky, and Mr. David A. Brown, are Vice-Chairmen, Mr. B. C. Vladek, the manager of the "Jewish Daily Forward", is acting as treasurer, and Mr. W. Z. Spiegelman as secretary.
"Writers and Leaders Honor Ernest Benedikt at Reception Arranged by JTA," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, October 17, 1932.
PUBLISHER OF “NEUE FREIE PRESSE” WILL BE RECEIVED BY PRESIDENT HOOVER TODAY; STATES JEWISH QUESTION OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO AUSTRIA’S RECOVERY
A reception and tea in honor of Dr. Ernst Benedikt, publisher of the "Neue Freie Presse" of Vienna, leading European paper, noted for its liberal and literary tradition, was held Thursday afternoon at the Hotel Plaza by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and attended by a number of outstanding journalist in the Jewish and non-Jewish press as well as leaders in various fields.
Following the reception, Dr. Benedikt left for Albany where he was received by Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt. The distinguished Viennese visitor is in the United States on his first visit to this country, having arrived on the S. S. Rex.
Dr. Benedikt will be received by president Hoover this morning at eleven o'clock.
Introduced by Jacob Landau, managing director of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Dr. Benedikt made a brief address in which he described conditions in Austria.
He expressed the belief that Austria will recover from its present critical state, but that the process will be slow and will be based upon the confidence it is able to inspire from its own citizens and from public opinion abroad.
No recovery is possible, however, without the application of justice and equality to the minorities, he emphasized. The Jewish question is in fact a question of minorities and so is also the problem of Austria as a whole.
The credo of liberalism, Dr. Benedikt stated, had been handed down to him by his father, the late Moritz Benedikt, for forty years the editor of the "Neue Freie Presse," who died in 1920, and under whose guidance the paper attained its wide repute for liberalism and journalistic and literary excellence.
Mr. Landau, in introducing the guest of honor, referred to the wide reputation which the "Neue Freie Presse" enjoys throughout Europe and in this country as well. He recalled the fact that one of the most distinguished contributors to the paper was Theodore Herzl, founder of political Zionism.
Among those present were : Dr. Ernst Benedikt, Jacob Landau, managing director of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency ; James H. Furay of the United Press ; Louis Wiley, manager of the "New York Times," Smith Reavis, Foreign News Editor of the Associated Press; Arthur Robb, Editor of "Editor and Publisher"; Simon Lehr, correspondent of the "Vienna Tageblatt"; Dr. Harold Korn, communal worker and Mrs. Korn; Edward L. Bernays, Dr. Maurice J. Karpf, Executive Director, Graduate School of Jewish Social Service; Simon Bergman, William Z. Spiegelman, Jewish National Fund [...]
"Newark to Plant 5,000 Trees in George Washington Forest," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, October 28, 1932.
An effort will be made to have Newark represented by a section of 5,000 trees in the George Washington Forest in Palestine, according to a decision at a conference here. Aaron Levinstone, prominent local Zionist, will act as Chairman, and the effort will be guided tentatively by the Jewish National Fund Council of Newark.
Mr. Levinstone will form an Advisory Committee of Communal Leaders immediately after the Community Chest Drive. Max Rudensky and Wm. Z. Spiegelman represented the Washington Forest Committee at the conference.
"Zionists Seek Declaration by Roosevelt on Moral Issues," Jewish Telegraphic Agency, October 20, 1938.
Determined to maintain the American protest movement until all danger of a threatened British sell-out of Zionism vanishes, the Emergency Committee on Palestine announced at a press conference today plans to launch a campaign for one million signatures to a mammoth telegram urging President Roosevelt to make a public statement stressing the moral and humanitarian issues involved in the Palestine problem and requesting Great Britain to abide by its promises to the Jews. It was said there was reason to believe the President would respond to such an appeal.
The campaign will be started in conjunction with the nationwide mass meetings, which begin next sunday and will continue until Balfour Day, Nov. 2, at which American Jewry's concern over threats to the Jewish National home will be voiced. Every signature obtained will be appended to the telegram, the signatories paying five cents, the average wiring cost per name from all parts of the country to Washington.
Speakers at the conference pointed out that the protest movement was divided into three phases. the first consisted of the effort to obtain representations from the State Department on the legalistic issues involved, which was culminated by Secretary of State Cordell Hull's statement promising protection of American interests in the event of any change in Palestine's political status. The second will be the appeal to President Roosevelt, and the third will be a demarche directly to Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.
Speakers at the conference, held at the Hotel Brevoort, included Rabbi Solomon Goldman, Z.O.A. president, Morris Margulies, Louis Lipsky and William Z. Spiegelman, who outlined the petition plan.
Land and Life, June 1947.
"Behind the Blockade" is the name of a new color film produced by the Jewish National Fund. Like the "Land of Hope," the new film is based upon Palestine scenes and events depicting the heroic struggle of the Yishuv.
Narrated by John Carradine, the famous American Shakespearean actor, "Behind the Blockade" tells and shows the absorbing story of Jewish achievements in Palestine despite and behind the blockade of the British Navy and notwithstanding the barbed wire cantonments of the British Army. The narrative is greatly buttressed and enlivened by the Song of the Ma'apilim (so-called illegal immigrants) and the Haganah March exquisitely rendered by Richard Tucker, the famous Metropolitan Opera tenor, and a chorus under the direction of Max Helfman.
"Behind the Blockade" was produced under the direction of William Zimmermann. The script was written by Ruth Zimmermann. William Z. Spiegelman was research editor of the production.
The new color film will be shown in the United States, Palestine, South America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. JNF Councils and committees desiring to show "Behind the Blockade" should place their
bookings well in advance by communicating with the national JNF headquarters. A nominal rental fee will be charged.
