Item 54568. THE PALESTINE RESOLUTION: A RECORD OF ITS ORIGIN
Item 54568. THE PALESTINE RESOLUTION: A RECORD OF ITS ORIGIN

THE PALESTINE RESOLUTION: A RECORD OF ITS ORIGIN

Kansas City: United Synagogues Of Greater Kansas City, 1922. Item #41004

1st edition. Original Boards. 8vo. 191 pages, 18 cm. Simon Glazer (or Shimon Glazer; 1876-1938) was an Orthodox rabbi who flourished at the turn of the twentieth century. He was known for founding and leading two major organizations of American Orthodox rabbis. (Wikipedia, 2016) This is a discussion of the efforts of Rabbi Glazer (through publication in 1922) to organize Jews in the United States and prompt the U. S. Government to support the creation of Jewish state in what would become known as Palestine. The author documents his correspondence with various Jewish organizations, governors, senators, and presidents in trying to persuade them to provide support. Includes facsimiles of several letters of correspondence between Rabbi Glazer and American elected officials and facsimiles of autographed photographs the elected officials sent to Rabbi Glazer (including President Warren Harding) . SUBJECTS: Zionism -- History. OCLC lists 21 copies worldwide (OCLC: 4535765) . Boards are lightly worn. Internally very good condition. Important (ZION2-2-39).

Price: $150.00

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