Relief for the Russian Jews

Julius T. Loeb, “Relief for the Russian Jews,” Evening Star (Washington, DC), Dec. 16, 1905. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1905-12-16/ed-1/seq-17/

Relief for the Russian Jews.

To the Editor of The Star:

    Permit me to correct an erroneous statement which appeared in some of the American daily papers anent the representative of the “bund,” or General Jewish Workingmen’s League of Russia and Poland, Dr. M. Gurevitz, who has just arrived in this country. The announcement that this man is “to supervise the gathering of money here for the self-defense of the Jews in Russia as well as for the fight against the government,” is utterly incorrect. The Jewish Self-Defense Association, recently organized and headed by Dr. J. L. Magnus, has absolutely nothing in common with any political party or parties. Its sole and only purpose is to enable the Jews, who are in constant dread of their tormentors, to defend themselves, protect their lives and properties and the honor of their wives and daughters. This association is merely to afford means of defense for the Jews in Russia against all that may attack them, whether they be revolutionary mobs or hirelings of czardom and autocratic rule. The Jewish Defense Association has now received the sanction of such reliable personages as Louis Marshall, Jacob H. Schiff, Rev. Dr. Joseph Silverman, etc. Next to the general relief fund this defense association is a most laudable cause, and full worthy of the support of every honest and peace-loving man. All those desirous to send their contributions for the Jewish Self-Defense Association will please direct them to Dr. J. L. Magnus, 165 East Broadway, New York city, or to Jacob H. Schiff, specifying the purpose for which they are sent.

    JULIUS T. LOEB,

    Rabbi Congregation Adath-Israel.