Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-20
BACK TO PALESTINE
The Great Work Undertaken by
the Zionists.
Instituted In Norfolu
and Berkeley tn Ala In Hracrming
Hebrews From ryrnnnicnI Rule
and CoiOniEing theni in Pnic.,ine.

Mr. Jacob S. Saks, of this city, and
Rev. Max Lcvett. of Berkeley. attended
the Zionist Conference in Baltimore
Sunday and yesterday, as delegate
from the Zionist Alliance of Norfolk.
which was organized March 10th, 1928,
with 16 members. The local alliance, as
well as that organized in Berkeley about
two weeks ago. and ell others in this
country and Europe, in fact. are Il part
and parcel of the great International or
ganization known as the Federation of
Zionists. which has Il great object in
view.
The purpose of this organization is
to assist Hebrews in foreign lands, such
as Russia, where they are the subjects
of tyrannical government, by coloniZ-
ing them IN Palestine, the ancient and
original home of the race. This may
seem stupendous undertaking and is,
but the hebrews at the head OF the
federation are prosecuting the work
Systematically and expect to succeed
eventually.
The alliance of Norfolk now numbers
10 members. Each contributes the small
sum of IL cents to Il fund known as the
Sekel, which is forwarded TO the cen
trail bureau, in charge of DR.. Herlzel, at
'
has already contributed $50 in dues,
which is Il part OF the redemption fund
having been paid over, when it Is re-
membered that alliances have been or
ganized ali over the world. In every
place where there are Hebrews desir-
Gus of escaping bond &c, or returning
to their original home, it will be seen
that members and funds Will accumu-
late rapidly.
The Jewish Colonial Bank has been
~.
great object the Zionists have under
taken. and the Norfolk alliance n $
made a splendid record in selling shares
In this bank. Capital is accumu!ai ting.
and eventually banks will be establish
ed in other great centers.
After Sufiivient money has been Sc
cured 1t is intended to purchase Pales-
tine from Turkey and take possession
of it. Hebrews will then be gathered
from every part OF the habitable world
and established in the land that God
gave them in the early days of their
race. 1t is believed that 1t will he a
comparatively easy matter 10 purchase
Palestine as n whole or n part from
the Sultan, who is always in need of
money Once purchased the civilized
world will see to 1t that the Turks do
not despoil or drive the Hebrews out
We have briefly explained the plan
adopted by enlightened Hebrews III
lands where they enjoy liberty
to assist members OF their race
in lands where tyranny is the
rule. back TO Palestine where
they can enjoy the blessings OF freedom
under homo rulers Of their own race and
selection. The conference held in Bnlti-
more in which Mr.. Saks was part of
the machinery which his been put in
motion. has this one object in view.
The work prosecuted quietly the fed
era ton has attained great strength and
will in the future he heard from fire.
quently.
The Norfolk alliance is quite enthus-
iastic over the bright prospects of the
federation, and it may he set down as
certain that no matter what may hap
pen, ton cents per mNnt h for each mem
Der will go to the Sellcl