Glasgow Zionist Central Council
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The Glasgow Zionist Central Council was an organisation which came into existence after a 1912 decision of the Zionist Organisation.
- The revised statutes of the Zionist Organization passed by the Tenth Zionist Congress (1911) permitted the establishment of so-called Sonderverbaende (separate unions), in addition to the existing territorial organizations, on the condition that every Sonderverband numbered at least 3,000 shekel-buying members and that it professed special views on Zionist work. The Order of Ancient Maccabeans applied for this status, and though its claim was opposed by the English Zionist Federation, the order prevailed. In 1912 the Zionist Executive decided in favor of the order's status as Sonderverband on the condition that a Joint Zionist Council be formed, comprising representatives of both the order and the federation. In the 1930s, however, the order lost its special status.[1]
The Glasgow Council was mentioned in the Jewish Chronicle in 1926. It appears not to have been mentioned in the Chronicle again until 1988. In 1991 it was claimed by the organisation that it was 'set up' in 1984.
People
1980s-90s
- 1993 - Glasgow Jewish Resource Centre, T. 041 6202194. Chairman Stephen Cowan | Hon Sec Mrs D Zolkwer[2]
- 1992 - Chairman Stephen Cowan | Hon Sec Mrs D Zolkwer[3]
- 1991 Chairman Stephen Cowan | Vice-Chairman Kenneth Davidson Circa 1991
- 1989 Hon Sec Mrs L Shulman, Chairman Stephen Cowan.[4]
- 1988 'Six Glasgow youth leaders are off to Israel to participate in leadership courses and a supplementary programme. The sextet are Wendy Cohen, Daniel Goldberg and Elliot Naftalin of Habonim-Dror, Karen Haas of RSY, Norton Kudlatz of Maccabi and Belinda Shulman of FZY. a farewell reception was hosted by the Glasgow Zionist Central Council and addressed by the community youth leader Steven Fine and the outgoing Jewish Agency shaliach, Mr Benzion Yariv.[5]
1926
MEETINGS IN GLASGOW.
- Mr. I. Samunov, the Treasurer of the Central Office for Great Britain, visited Glasgow on Sunday. In the morning he addressed a conjoint meeting of the Jehuda Maccabee, Leo Pinsker, and Bnei Jacob, Beacons of the Order of Ancient Maccabeans. The respective Commanders pledged the support of their Beacons for National Fund work, and a number of volunteers were enrolled. Mr. Schenkin, the Chairman of the Glasgow Zionist Central Council also spoke. Thanks were accorded to Mr. Samunov on the motion of Mr. Shafter, supported by Mr. Balkind.
- Mr. Schenkin presided over a conference of Zionist workers held in the afternoon at Geneen's Restaurant. Mr. Samunov addressed the con-terence, and appealed for the support of the ladies. A Committee was elected to make the preliminary arrangements for a Jewish National Fund bazaar to be held in Glasgow in Deeember. Mr. S. S. Samuel, J.P. moved, and the Rev. D. Jacobs seconded, a vote of thanks to the speaker. A public meeting was hold at the Jewish National Institute in the evening. Mr. A. I. Sunderland presided, and Mr. Samunov delivered an address on 'Zionism and its Influence on the Galuth.' Thanks were conveyed to the lecturer by Mr. Louvish and Mr. A. Haase.[6]