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Greetings of
Secretary of Arrangement Committee
Our
Society came into being in 1895. It was
founded by a small vanguard of Lubarer to fill
a need in their lives. They were all strangers
in a strange land; most of them were without
family, all had severed old ties, and they
were lonely. It was only natural, then, that
they should seek out one another and form a
fraternal bond. This was the early beginning.
In the next two decades, as part of a huge
migration from Czarist Russia, many Lubarer
came to this land, settled in New York, and
became part of the Lubarer colony. The
newcomers "joined up". The Society was a
neccesity to them; it was their anchorage,
their tie to old loyalties, their bridge to a
newer life. So they joined up and they
belonged.
With passing years our Society grew in numbers
and in usefulness. It helped its members in
sickness and in need. It provided effective
aid, after two world wars, to Lubarer victims
abroad. It took part in drives to aid Jewish
victims the world over. It was a gathering
place for its members and their families,
bringing them together at gala functions, such
as this one today. The Society stands ever
ready to serve its members, and to participate
in Jewish work. It needs and invites the
support of the children of our members. Let
the children come in, fashion the Society to
their needs, and perpetuate the organization
of their fathers.
It is fitting that I should mention an
outstanding member and leader in our Society.
He founded, and guided the organization for
many years with a sure hand. He is our
Honarary President, Brother Edward Sinberg,
known affectionately to many as "Bushe". On
this 55th Anniversary we all wish him good
health and a long life.
I wish to thank Brother Henry Feinman, for his
invaluable work as Assistant Secretary to the
Arrangement Committee.
I greet the officers and active members of
this organization. I greet Lubarer everywhere,
and wish them all well.
Samuel Sosnen
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