Committee of Ostrowtzers in Italy

Part Of: United Ostrowtzer Hilfs Committee fonds; Letters from organizations series; Committee of Ostrowtzers in Italy sub-series

Part Of: United Ostrowtzer Hilfs Committee fonds; Letters from organizations series; Committee of Ostrowtzers in Italy sub-series

Admin History/Bio: The Committee of Ostrowtzers in Italy, also known as the Ostrowtzer Committee in Italy, emerged in the aftermath of the Second World War, dedicated to aiding Ostrovtzers seeking to emigrate from Italy. The committee's formation in January 1947 was suggested by Rabbi Bleiberg in New York. The founding members of the committee were Leib Zabner, Abraham Eyzenshtat, Israel Libeld, and Yekl Alexandrovitch.; The primary objective of the Committee of Ostrowtzers in Italy was to provide support for Ostrovtzers residing in Italy who aspired to emigrate. The committee compiled lists of Ostrovtzers living in the various United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) camps across the country. They also coordinated efforts with Ostrovtzer societies in North America to facilitate the provision of aid in the form of monetary assistance and care packages to Ostrovtzers living in Italy.

Scope and Content: Sub-series consists of correspondence from the Committee of Ostrowtzers in Italy to Max Hartstone, the United Ostrowtzer Hilfs Committee, and the Central Committee of Ostrowtzer Aid Societies in North and South America. The letters detail the efforts of the committee to seek assistance and support for Ostrovtzers residing in Italy in the aftermath of World War II and the end of UNRRA support.