The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Waterburians Aiding
 In Youth Activities
Ten-Year Program Adopted By American Hebrew
 Union for Immediate Action

1 reach its climax at the unions 18th birthday celebration to be held in Cincinnatti at the end of 1948.
 Giving service it not new idea to union members. Dr. Isaac M. Wise and his associates founded the union in Cincinnatti July 8, 1873 that liberal American Judaism might band together to achieve more than was possible for isolated congrega- tions," MT. Goldman declared. Starting with 35 congregations U.A.H.C. is now made up of 300 groups in 200 cities spread over the United States and Canada. Its mem bership if 60,000 and their families will participate in the 10-year pro- gram"
 Community Service
 Every group is to organize itself immediately for a definite program of service in it's community by every members in addition to carry ing out union projects locally. The outline of work is to be comprehen- sive. Besides synagogue problems attention will be turned to city, state, national and international conditions, the president explained.
 Cooperation in caring for refugees from European oppression is the outstanding question today. When members take an active part in be- friending newcomers and finding a place for them in community life, they will be continuing union tradition.
 Before there were any other or- ganizations in the field, the Union was the first to befriend the inn migrant" Rabbi David Sherman wrote in Adventures in Jewish Idealism.' Between 1881 and 1916 the Union representative in Wash ington, Simon Wolf, prevented the unjust deportation of no less than 103,000 persons. His work has been taken up by Dr. Rosenberg. Through local committees in every city, the Union in the early days, helped the immigrant find work and adjust himself to the American scene"
 Thirty years of Union educational service is being extended with the formation of local committees to spread '"The Truth About the Jew" The campaign has been designed by the Union to disseminate correct in- formation about Jews and Judaism. By this means the liberal Jews of America are making a unique con- tribution to the protection of minor ity rights, according to MT. Gold man.
 100 Per Cent Service
 Further plans for 100 per cent membership service will be formu- lated at the 36th biennial Council of the Union in Cincinnati, January 15-19. N. F. T. S., N. F. T. B. and Youth will also make plans at their conventions which will take place in conjunction with the Union as- sembly
 Democracy has been a guiding principle in Judaism from Biblical days. The Old Testament was one of the bases for the Republican gov ernment in the United States" MT. Goldman stated. Therefore it is fitting, in day when democracy faces constant challenges, that lib- eral Jews throughout America cele- brate the 18th anniversary of the Union by giving service to democ- racy. The dignity of man is a pri- mary concern of both religion and the free state. Religious activity is a vital step toward participation in the democratic way of life"
 Among local people interested who are active in heading the 10-year program of service are Rabbi Mau- rice L. zigmond, Harry Liebeskind1 and Mrs. B. Ozeroff.