Support of United War Work

A letter of solicitation from the Jewish Welfare Board entitled Prominent Jews Urge Generous Support of United War Work Campaign
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M79.13.1.4	4	wel001	PROMINENT JEWS URGE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN The United War Work Campaign is eliciting the most enthusiastic approval from prominent Jews all over the country, who urge its -unlimited support by American Jewry. Letters pledging active cooperation and generous assistance are pouring into the Jewish Welfare Board from every part of America, indicating a speedy and satisfactory response from the nation at large. Mr. Nathan Straus writes: No person is rich enough to give too much to this great work; no one is too poor to give something, The saving is, 'give till it hurts,' but my personal experience makes me change it to, 'give till it feels good.' and I know whereof I speak. With the success which our brave troops and those of our Allies are achieving, there will not be need of many more sacrifices. So give all you can possibly give, now! " A new era is dawning, an era of united brotherhood, without barrier of creed, religion, or color. Only second in importance to winning the war and 'making the world safe for democracy' is the spiritual result which is being achieved." Mr. Jacob Schiff : "The President has suggested that the raising of the necessary funds for war camp activities in the Army and Navy be undertaken as a united effort by protestants, Catholics and Jews, This Campaign, to be undertaken November 11th to 18th, should appeal to none with greater force than to our o-religionists, to whom it gives the particular opportunity to demonstrate practically the Americanism of the Jew, and his desire and willingness to sink all separateness in matters that concern the Weal of our common country."
	4	wel002	Mr. Paul M. Warburg: "The Jews of the United States have vied with each other in pouring cut their "blood and treasure for the greater glory of the ideals which thrive under the shelter of the American flag. No other race realizes as much as curs the priceless bliss of liberty, tolerance, democracy and equality. Our response to the United War Work Campaign will give a new evidence of this old spirit." "Mr. Louis Marshall: "The union of all these organizations in making a joint appeal to the American people for the funds necessary to carry en their essential activities is the nest inspiring demonstration of a homogeneous people that the world has ever witnessed, It will net only result in securing the means for effective work, but every dollar contributed will help every man who is fighting under our flag for the entire American people." Dr. Cyrus Adler, President of Dropsie College, Philadelphia, and acting President of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America: "The Jewish people of America have yet another opportunity which they will all gladly seize, to prove that with their fellow citizens of all religions 'united we serve.' These given organizations of war workers are essential to our general military success. They trust be supported through the long period pending complete demobilization, as well as during actual hostilities." Dr. K. Kohler, President of Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, Ohio: "It seems as if out of this cruel warfare a new spirit of humanity is evolving. Here is our great opportunity to manifest the broad humanitarian spirit of Judaism; let us not miss it! Let the Jewish Welfare Board lead in this great Campaign!" Mr. Louis Wiley: "Some of the highest of our commanders have testified to the fact that the war welfare organizations are absolutely essential to the well-being of our soldiers. Cordial co=operation and most liberal contributions should be given to the United War Work Campaign."
	4	wel003	Gov. Simon Bamberger of Utah: "It is with pride that I note the prominent part which the Jews of America, ably represented by the Jewish Welfare Board, are playing in this new epoch of the world's history. I am confident that they will not falter in this call to support the noble work which is helping to maintain the ideals of mankind." Mr. Henry Morgenthau: "American boys of every race and religious beliefs are fighting shoulder to shoulder in trench and field, and war workers representing every faith are working together behind the lines to give the boys home comfort and good cheer and spiritual guidance. Support of the United War Work Campaign is support for our own." Mr. Abram I. Elkus: "Military experts I have talked with attribute the indomitable spirit of our troops largely to the efforts of the seven great organizations which cooperate for the morale and happiness of the fighters. They are as important as the big guns and aeroplanes. Every dollar given to the United War Work Campaign is a dollar invested in morale. Let us all stand behind the war workers behind the men behind the guns."