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its inception until its merging into the new body which he now directs. He has been as active as his judicial duties permitted in the propaganda of Zionism during the past three years, and devoted himself largely to the exposition of the view that Zionism and American patriotism are unequivocally compatible, and their union most desirable from both an American and a Jewish standpoint. The reprint of one of his addresses, "Americanism and Zionism," has had a wide circulation and has made a deep impression.

i 00 0 Those who have been fortunate to come into intimate contact with him best appreciate his keen analytical mind, his capacity for initiating or recognizing big conceptions, his rapid elimination of irrelevant matters, and yet his ‘mastery of the necessary detail, and his powers of clear presentation. His mind is open and free from bias. He is not a partisan. Never sacrificing his own matured convictions, he yet allows for other points of view. He is sympathetic to men and causes, he is loyal in his allegiances and inspires loyalty in others. In him enthusiasm is wedded to persistence. He is quick to accomplish results because of his unusual force and his untiring activity. Judge Mack has shaken many a meeting or conference out of its lethargy. He has worked successive nights until the early hours of the morning when his younger co-workers struggled to keep awake. Withal, he is democratic and simple. “He can talk with babes and sages, and walk with kings, and not lose the common touch.’”’

What is the significance to Zionism of the election of Judge Mack? In his person he typifies the essential alliance between Americanism and Zionism. He, all whose days have been spent since his youth in the service of his country, is a living guarantee of the compatibility of these ideals. His election means that all Americans, espe-

cially the liberals who have been associated with him in his social and civic activities, will better understand the move- - ment and will lend their moral support. As heretofore, all pro-Americans can be pro-Zionists. Further, the fact that- Zionism in America has selected Judge Mack for leadership is an indication of its sympathy with his breadth of mind. Those Jews who are not yet Zionists and who desire to serve their people in the historic work of restoration may see in the election of Judge Mack another evidence renewing the oft reiterated avowal of Zionists that all are welcome that choose to serve in the cause, save only those who demand a compromise of principles painfully developed and sanctioned by the entire experience of Zionist history. To the Orthodox wing the election is not less significant. The advocacy of the doctrines of traditional Judaism in the Michael Reese Memorial Hospital dietary, stamps Judge Mack as a keen and sympathetic student of the forces that are preserving Terael in the scattered communities of the world.

Finally, the election of a successful man of affairs has a special significance today when the practical problems of Zionism demand proven leadership. The aspiration of twenty centuries of Jewish history, the policy of twenty years of Zionist endeavor, the program of the British War Cabinet and the Allied Powers are converging to a focus. Circumstances are calling for a man of the hour. In the leadership of American Zionism will be centered the opportunities for achievement and the responsibility for action. There is an old Talmudic saying that God sends Israel the leaders it merits. With the gifted and prophetic Brandeis, the powerful and sympathetic Mack, the inspiring and indefatigable Wise, and the faithful veteran, Friedenwald, American Zionists must aspire to be so worthy that their deserts will match such leadership.

Dedicated to the Delegates of the Zionist ConventionPittsburgh, 1918

Again behold a nation proud and free; Again behold the Land of Yesterday Rise beyond that far-away sea, And bloom anew like fields in May. Dear Fatherland, to be yours again . . . Our tears and blood were not shed in vain.

You are builders of the coming State; The fate of Israel you now hold; Make it sublime, make it great; Make it as glorious as in days of old. Dear Fatherland, to be yours again . . . Our tears and blood were not shed in vain