BRACERS Notes

Record no. Notes, topics or text
67801

Schoenman, writing to the editor of Maariv, comments on the "article you have published which purports to be an interview with me." Schoenman cites 19 "major inaccuracies in the article".

Also present are three copies of the letter, documents .179435, .179436, and .179437; all TL(CAR). For the interview, see the translation at record 67794.

67802

Navon is Political Secretary to the Israeli Prime Minister.

Navon acknowledges the receipt of BR's letter of 8 April 1963.

67803

Kaufman is Secretary, Israeli Embassy.

Kaufman encloses Schoenman's air ticket to Israel (not present), and provides the outline of the flight itinerary.

67804

The note in the third person advises the Israeli Embassy that BR is unable to attend the reception on 2 May 1963.

67805

Loeff is a professor at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

Loeff provides details of the meeting by the Group of Professors for Nuclear disarmament of the Middle East.

67806

BR thanks Buber for the kindness shown Schoenman during his visit to Israel. BR is "... inclined to agree that it is unlikely that anything short of a public protest will have effect on the heads of state in the Middle East."

67807

Schoenman thanks Buber for his kindness during his visit to Israel, and mentions that "my eyes are slightly more open now with regard to the second Moses, without doubt one of the most slippery prophets with whom I have had remote acquaintance."

67808

BR believes that "it is of desperate importance that a nuclear moratorium occur now, while time permits, in the Middle East." BR suggests international supervision of nuclear plants and rocket delivery systems.

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .179445 and .179446, both TL(CAR).

67809

Stein is Chairman of the Third Force Central Committee, Israel. Also signed by the secretary J.T. Sjk.

Stein comments on the plight of Palestine Arab refugees, noting that "... there can be little doubt that all the peace and freedom loving declarations and gestures of the Israeli government and its agencies, municipalities included, are nothing but hypocrisy intended to mislead liberal opinion outside and inside the country."

67810

Shereshevsky is editor of Ner.

BR has taken up Shereshevsky's proposal and has written to the heads of state in the Middle East suggesting international supervision of nuclear plants and rocket delivery systems.

67811

Finkelstein is London correspondent of Maariv.

The article is a direct translation by Aubrey Hodes.

Finkelstein notes that BR has "... called upon both sides to agree to international control of nuclear installations and rocket dispatch units."

67812
Falk congratulates BR on his 91st birthday.
67813

Yaari represents the Socialist Zionist Party (Mapam) in the UK.

Yaari invites Schoenman to "give us a talk about your last visit to Israel and the ideas contained in the Bertrand Russell book, which was awarded the Jerusalem Prize."

Also present is another ribbon copy of the letter, document .179451, TLS.

67814

Flapan is on the editorial board of New Outlook, Tel Aviv.

Flapan hopes Schoenman's visit to Israel was productive and asks Schoenman to "convey to Bertrand Russell our highest esteem and warmest wishes."

67815

Schoenman comments that "the replies from Middle Eastern heads of state have not been worth a great deal." Schoenman encloses copies of a letter and an appeal that BR has distributed (not present), and encloses "a copy of Russell's recent letter to Ben-Gurion for your private use" (not present).

67816

Schoenman thanks Hodes and his wife Rhoda for the meeting while in Israel and mentions that "I have written some Arabs now concerning some of the things we discussed, and I am hopeful that a reply may be coming."

The letter is signed "Ralph and Susan"; he married Susan Goodricke on April 1, 1963. Ralph has bronchitis.

67817

Flapan is on the editorial board of the New Outlook.

Schoenman mentions that "Ben Gurion has written a letter to Russell much along the lines of our discussion, and not very encouraging." Schoenman also makes mention of his meeting with Shimon Peres. Schoenman passes on his best wishes to Jasser and Abdul Aziz, and gives his regards to Walid.

67818

Schoenman thanks Fawki "for all you did for me when I was in Israel", and regrets "... that I was so harsh and uncompromising with regard to the Israelis."

67819

Signed "Jacob".

Fawki mentions that they are ready to publish the Hebrew edition of Unarmed Victory, and requests that Schoenman cable approval.

67820

Schoenman says to "certainly go ahead with publishing the book, but it is necessary to communicate your intentions to Allen and Unwin and to get their formal approval." The book in question is the Hebrew edition of Unarmed Victory.

Schoenman refers to the essays Fawki gave him, calling it "one matter which is entirely private between us."

67821

Lourie is Israeli Ambassador.

Lourie encloses a letter addressed to BR from Israeli Prime Minister Ben-Gurion (not present).

67822

B'ari is editorial secretary for New Outlook, Tel Aviv.

B'ari mentions that they have received the copy of BR's appeal, and asks "... can we publish it in our next issue or do you want us to wait until some replies come in?"

67823

Stein is Chairman, Central Committee, the Third Force.

BR thanks Stein for his letter and comments that "I am concerned to help bring peace to the Middle East for I believe that only in a condition of peace can the injustice which you courageously describe be put right."

67824

BR thanks Falk for his "good wishes" and is encouraged to learn of Falk's "efforts in Israel on behalf of peace".

67825

Hodes encloses two articles (not present) he has written for New Outlook. If "... nuclear weapons are not banned in the Middle East, the Israeli-Arab arms race will be transferred to a nuclear level." Hodes encloses a letter for BR (not present), and passes along the greetings of himself and his wife Rhoda to Ralph and Susan Schoenman, as well as the greetings of Gabi and Tamar.

67826

Shereshevsky thanks BR for his letter and is glad that BR approves "of our advertisement in the Jerusalem Post".

67827

Shereshevsky thanks BR for his letter and his "favourable words about our appeal". Shereshevsky asks BR to send "some details because we are so much interested in close cooperation with you."

67828

Loeff is a professor at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

Schoenman thanks Loeff for his letter and mentions that "... we are gathering signatures for a public appeal by Russell on the question of the nuclear arms race between Israel and the Arab countries."

Although the carbon is not signed, it is assumed that the sender is Schoenman. He writes from 22 Argyll Mansions, Kings Road, London, S.W.3.

67829

Schoenman asks B'ari to wait to publish BR's appeal "because we are in the midst of collecting signatures." Schoenman is "... very worried that I have not heard from Jako, Simha, Aubrey or Professor Buber." [He refers to Fawki, Flapan and Hodes.]

Although the carbon is not signed, it is assumed that the sender is Schoenman.

67830

Ellis refers to the enclosed appeal (not present) that was "mentioned in Lord Russell's earlier letter."

67831

Farley encloses, as per Hodes' request, "a copy of the concert programme and tributes published on Lord Russell's 90th birthday" (not present).

67832

Hodes encloses various clippings "... from today's Israeli press, about Earl Russell's letter to the Soviet press on the plight of Russian Jewry." Hodes wishes Schoenman "an enjoyable and fruitful trip to Africa and the Far East", and adds "love to Susan from Rhoda and all of us."

The enclosed clippings are as follows:

Document .179472, a one-page PD from the Jerusalem Post. The clipping is titled: "Russell Pleads for Soviet Jews".
Document .179473, a one-page PD (in Hebrew) from Haboker.
Document .179474, a one-page PD (in Hebrew) from Hatzofeh.
Document .179475, a one-page PD (in Hebrew) from Al' Hamishmar.
Document .179476, a one-page PD (in Hebrew) from Maariv.

67833

Hodes thanks BR for his "... wise and friendly advice about the problem of military service for Israeli youth." Hodes hopes BR has received the clippings he sent; see record 67832.

67834

Farley thanks Hodes "... for your cuttings from the Israeli press concerning Lord Russell's letter on the plight of Russian Jewry."

67835

Nevo was "greatly impressed" by BR's "sane and devoted intervention in both the Cuban and the Sino-Indian crises."

Nevo, commenting on the Arab-Israeli arms race, mentions that "all the Arab and Israeli people will bless you if you will succeed in bringing to direct negotiations in order to solve the awful situation in which we are involved...."

67836

BR thanks Eviatar for his letter (see record 67835), and states, "I assure you that I am attempting to do what I can in the Arab-Israeli dispute."

67837

Eshkol comments on the possibility of making peace with the Arabs.

67838

Rabinovitz is managing editor, Al Hamishmar, Tel Aviv.

BR thanks Rabinovitz for his letter and encloses "a message to you on this occasion" (not present).

67839

BR mentions that "... I am pleased to inform you, entirely confidentially, of a Conference on Denuclearization on the Middle East which the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation will be organizing on November 1 in Zurich."

Although the letter is not signed, it is assumed that BR is the sender. The letter is incomplete and ends in a partial sentence.

67840

Schoenman has "... just returned from Algiers and I am very pleased to find your letter here to Lord Russell."

Schoenman is assumed to be the sender, although "From: Victor Venedek" appears at the top of the page in ribbon typing on this carbon.

67841

Simha understands Schoenman's reservations regarding the publishing of the "exchange of letters between Russell and the heads of states." Simha asks if Schoenman and his wife will be visiting Israel again.

Simha has enclosed various documents concerning the opening of the Centre for Arab and Afro-Asian Studies at Givat Haviva: a one-page TS(CAR). The document contains the text of an inscription on the cornerstone of the Arab and Afro-Asian Studies Centre.

A four-page draft TS(CAR). The draft provides an outline of the aims of the Arab and Afro-Asian Centre.

67842

The statement begins "There is a grave danger of war in the Middle East...." It concerns the "grave danger of war in the Middle East", and appeals for the governments in the region "... to accept international supervision of nuclear and rocket weapons systems and plants and for an internationally supervised embargo upon further arms shipments to the region."

Another copy of this statement is found in box 1.59, File-62, Tanzania, record 65712. Because of a letter to President Nyere of Tanganyika, it is assumed that it is this statement that was sent "to nine Middle Eastern Heads of State".

67843

Nevo comments that he greatly admires BR's "activities aiming at world peace". Nevo mentions that having read some of BR's material from the thirties he "enjoyed the most exciting intellectual experience that ever occurred to me." Among the works Nevo cites are: The Conquest of Happiness, Sceptical Essays, On Education, and In Praise of Idleness, Power, Marriage and Morals."

67844

BR mentions that "I agree with your [Nevo's] views and I appreciate your kind comments on my work." BR asks Nevo if he is "familiar with the work of New Outlook".

67845

B'ari asks if there are any replies that can be published that concern "Earl Russell's circular letter that you recently sent to Simha Flapan." Simha is spelt "Simcha". The circular letter may be document .179485a.

67846

Schoenman mentions that "Susan and I should love to come to Israel. I see no immediate prospect, largely because of finance and the pace of events." Schoenman asks for Flapan's view on "... the Hussain-de Gaulle talks and the suggestions of a Palestinian state on the West Bank", and "the value of another approach from Russell to Eshkol?"

A carbon of Schoenman's signature "Ralph" can be made out on the copy.

67847

Flapan tells Schoenman that he does not believe "... there is a possibility to split up Jordan and establish a Palestinian state on the West Bank." Flapan mentions that "another approach from Russell to Eshkol is very desirable, as the problem is now under serious consideration."

67848

Schoenman thinks Flapan's suggestion for "... an international association for the purpose of assisting refugees whose families are separated is an excellent one." Schoenman mentions that "Susan and I would very much like to come to Israel", but "I think we shall have to wait for a time when the work brings me to the Middle East again."

Farley adds and signs a note: "Dictated by Ralph Schoenman before his brief absence on holiday."

67849

Full title: "Extract from Statement by Her Excellency Mrs. Golda Meir Foreign Minister of Israel to the General Assembly Eighteenth Session, Special Political Committee, 15 November 1963. Item 32—Report of UNRWA". Meir comments on the Palestinian refugee situation, noting that "my government is willing to negotiate directly with the Arab governments concerned...."

67850

The document is a New Year's card from the Israeli Embassy.

The signature on the card is illegible and the year is conjectural.

67851

Aziz Zu'bi will be coming to England and hopes it will be possible "... to meet Lord Russell; or any of your friends from the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation."

67852

Schoenman tells Aziz Zu'bi that "it would certainly be possible for you to meet Bertrand Russell and I should very much like you to visit my colleagues in the Foundation."

67853

Eshkol is Prime Minister of Israel.

BR asks Eshkol if he "... would be interested in the work of the Peace Foundation and would entertain the possibility of some form of public association with it and its objectives." BR encloses a brochure (not present) concerning the BRPF.

67854

Aziz Zu'bi will be in London "on the 13th of April", and that a good time for an interview with BR would be "between the 18th and the 20th of that month."

67855

Lourie encloses a letter (not present) addressed to BR from the Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol.

67856

Schoenman mentions that "it was good to see you", and that he is "enclosing the photos" (not present).

67857

Fawki works for New Outlook, Tel Aviv. Fawki informs Schoenman that the clippings Schoenman sent him concern "the difficulties and the discrimination of mixed couples in Israel."

Enclosed are the clippings Schoenman sent to Fawki:

Document .179501, a three-page PD, in Hebrew.
Document .179502, a two-page PD, in Hebrew.
Document .179503, a one-page PD, in Hebrew.
Document .179504, a two-page PD, in Hebrew.
Document .179505, a two-page PD, in Hebrew.
Document .179506, a one-page PD, in Hebrew.
Document .179507, a two-page PD, in Polish. Page 2 is document .179508.

Also present is an envelope addressed to BR from S. Gersou in Israel. Presumably, Gersou had sent the clippings to BR for his information.

67858

Eshkol comments on the Middle East, noting that "it is certainly not on Israel's side that the will to negotiate is lacking. We are animated by the earnest desire to put an end to the Arab-Israeli dispute." Eshkol refers to the friendship of the American people towards Israel.

Also present is another copy of the speech, document .179510, TS(X).

67859

Eshkol comments on the creation of Israel and notes that Israel is "not an anti-Arab country". Eshkol speaks out against war in the Middle East.

Also present is a copy of the speech, document .179512, TS(MIM,X).

67860

Harman is Israeli Ambassador, Washington, D.C.

Harman mentions "how pleasant it was" seeing Schoenman in New York, and encloses a booklet containing highlights from a statement made by Abba Eban, Israeli representative to the UN.

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .179515 and .179516, both TLS(X).

The enclosed booklet is document .179514, and is titled The Arab Refugees. In the booklet Eban comments that "the basic solution of the refugee question lies in the integration of the refugees in the countries where they have been for the past decade, and where they live among their own kinsmen."

67861

Yarri is General Secretary, Central Committee, United Workers Party of Israel (or Mapam).

Yarri mentions that "we have received the letter and memorandum which you were so kind to have sent us ...", and tells BR that Simha Flapan will visit him to "present an exact account of our opinions."

Flapan is editor of New Outlook.

67862

"Confidential". Eshkol is Prime Minister of Israel.

BR tells Eshkol that his statements concerning the boundaries of Israel and of Arab peace groups "... were all welcome and courageous steps in the direction of peace in the Middle East."

BR believes that a written statement concerning the Israeli position on Arab refugees would "be very valuable".

67863

Harman is Israeli Ambassador, Washington, D.C.

Harman acknowledges the receipt of Schoenman's letter of 18 June 1964. "Athenaeum Court Hotel" appears at the top of the page in Schoenman's hand.

67864

Geries represents the Board of Directors, Al-Ard Co. Ltd, Nazareth. Geries encloses a copy of a memorandum from Al-Ard presented to the Secretary-General of the UN. The memorandum concerns the plight of Arabs in Israel.

The attached twelve-page memorandum is document .179521, and is stamped "23 Jun 1964".

67865

Fari informs Schoenman of the Hebrew edition of Unarmed Victory next week, and asks Schoenman to confirm a telephone interview with BR for live broadcast. Fari suggests either "Sunday fifth otherwise Sunday twelfth". Simha [Flapan] should be consulted.

67866

"Confidential".

BR is "... concerned about the forthcoming Summit Conference in Alexandria of the Arab Heads of State." BR suggests that Eshkol clarify the Israeli position on water diversion and refugees in order to decrease tension in the region.

Also present are three copies of the letter, documents .179524, .179525, and .179526; all TL(CAR).

67867

"Confidential". Harman is Israeli Ambassador, Washington, D.C.

Farley tells Harman that "Mr. Schoenman made repeated efforts to reach you on the telephone while you were in London", but was unable to speak to Harman.

67868

Fawki's name is spelt "Jacko Farqui" here.

Schoenman confirms that a telephone interview with BR is "alright Sunday 12th in Wales", and asks Farqui to explain why Simha is not here.

It would appear that this cable is in reply to Fawki's of June 29 requesting an interview on July 12.

67869

Schoenman thanks Simha for the card "from Sara and yourself", and asks Simha to "please do write and confirm receipt of my letters otherwise I will worry."

Schoenman notes that he cabled agreement for BR to be interviewed by telephone (on July 12), but nothing more was heard about it.

67870

Schoenman tells Hodes, "I have been hoping to hear from you for some time."

67871

Stein is Chairman of the Third Force Movement in Israel. Stein tells BR that the Arab states have "decided to make serious preparations for war against Israel." Stein is sending some peace proposals "under separate cover", and states "we shall be very grateful if you will draw the attention of leading Arab newspapers to our letter" titled "To Arab Socialists" in the enclosed The Democratic Newspaper (not present).

67872

Ben-Moshe is Honorary Secretary, Committee for Nuclear Disarmament of the Arab-Israeli Region.

Ben-Moshe outlines the aims of the Committee. They have "... managed to publish a small book which deals with the problems of nuclear armament and disarmament in the Middle East...." Ben-Moshe asks BR for his "opinion on this material and some pointers as to how we can further our aims."

67873

Schoenman writes: "I am sorry to have been so long in sending on this letter and I hope you can get it to Simha [Flapan] soon."

67874

Levi is Prime Minister of Israel.

BR thanks Levi for his letter and agrees "that Arab pronouncements are disturbing". BR is "... in contact with the Egyptian authorities with regard to certain compromise suggestions."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .179534, TL(CAR).

67875

Peled is employed by the Israeli Embassy, but his position is not indicated.

Schoenman refers to an enclosed letter (not present) from BR to Israeli Prime Minister Eshkol, and asks Peled to ensure its delivery by diplomatic bag.

The letter may be the one located at record 67874.

67876

BR tells Ben-Moshe that "... I entirely endorse your aims and should be glad to assist you in any way."

67877

Stein is Chairman, the Third Force, Israel.

BR tells Stein that "I entirely favour all efforts for meetings between Arabs and Jews to consider possible solutions to the conflict."

67878

Schoenman apologizes for being "out of touch". "I should be very glad of a chance to see you soon."

67879

Shereshevsky is Chairman of Ihud Association for Jewish-Arab Rapprochement; he is also editor of Ner. A business card bearing Shereshevsky's name. In the top left-hand corner: "In admiration and with regards".

Attached to the business card is a clipping:

Document .179540, a one-page PD(X). The clipping is from the 8 February 1966 issue of The Jerusalem Post, headlined "The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Conversations in the U.S." The article concerns Shereshevsky's meetings in the U.S. with "former Palestinian and other Arabs".

67880

Kepper is Secretary, London Committee of 100.

Kepper tells BR that "one of our members, Manny Blankett, has received a letter from a contact in Israel and she asked for the letter to be sent to you, or at least, a copy of it."

Kepper includes the text of the letter in his correspondence to BR. The letter suggests the formation of an Israeli Committee of 100, noting that "I think that this will be of value only if Earl Russell will publicly sponsor this Committee." The quoted letter is from Miriam Rouchweiger.

67881

Wood, writing on BR's behalf, thanks Kepper for his letter of 18 December 1964; see record 67880.

67882

Loeff hopes the rumour that Schoenman will be making another visit to Israel is true, and asks Schoenman to contact him upon his arrival.

67883

Schoenman mentions that "I shall certainly get in touch with you when I am in Israel"; see record 67882.

67884

Lourie thanks BR for his letter of 19 March 1965, saying he has ".... cabled the Prime Minister's office about an appointment for Mr. Schoenman." Lourie is grateful to BR for his "condolences on the death of Mr. Peled."

67885

Eshkol is "deeply grateful" for BR's concern about the problems of the Jews in the Soviet Union. Eshkol states that he would be glad to see Schoenman again. Presumably, Eshkol is writing from London, as he alludes to his "brief stay here".

67886

Herzog is an advisor to Prime Minister Eshkol.

Schoenman mentions that he was pleased to meet Herzog and describes the meeting as "very stimulating and rewarding".

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .179548, TL(CAR).

67887

"Confidential". BR regrets having been "unable to be in London at the time of your visit here." BR attaches "great importance" to the proposed meeting between Israeli and Arab representatives. The second paragraph has been deleted and the date edited to read "7 April 1965".

Also present is a typed ribbon copy of page 2 of the letter, document .179550, TLS. The page is typed on BRPF letterhead and bears BR's signature. The signature apparently needed to be rewritten because of a poor start.

67888

Flapan mentions that Jaakov Barzilai, speaker of the Knesset, is in Dublin and would like to meet with BR "to discuss the recent 'plan for peace'". Flapan tells Schoenman, "I would be grateful to you, if in spite of the short notice you could arrange the meeting with Lord Russell." The letter has been copied to Gabi Warburg in London. At the top of the page, in Farley's hand: "Urgent ack and send to R."

On the verso of page 2 is a "To Do" list in Schoenman's hand.

67889

Schoenman thanks Shereshevsky for the "very interesting article", and mentions that "we shall take notice of what you have achieved."

67890

Nathan thanks BR for "receiving me so kindly in your home", and tells BR that he is organizing a "Peace March of Arabs and Jews which will start on the 28th of this month". Nathan mentions that BR's support of the demonstration "will help make it a success".

In later letters Nathan spells his first name "Abe".

67891

BR is "... most pleased to hear that your brother has been allowed to rejoin you after such a long separation."

67892

Nathan tells BR he led a peace march in Israel on 28 June 1966.

Nathan will be circulating a peace petition that concerns establishment of peace between Arabs and Jews. He asks BR for any advice he can give regarding the situation.

At the foot of the page and at the right-hand margin is a handwritten response in Schoenman's hand for BR; see record 67893.

67893

BR tells Nathan "I entirely approve of your efforts" regarding the seeking of a peace between Arabs and Israelis. BR believes that "... the right of the return of the Arab refugees is inviolate and is the sine qua non of any settlement."

A handwritten draft of this letter appears at record 67892.

67894

Eban is Deputy Prime Minister of Israel.

Eban refers to BR being approached by Geula Cohen, a Maariv correspondent, to answer "questions concerning the spiritual future of mankind." Eban recommends that "her approach to you be seriously considered".

At the foot of the page, in Schoenman's hand, is a draft for BR of the response located at record 67895.

67895

BR, responding to Eban's letter (see record 67894), comments that "I should be pleased to write on political subjects, but prefer not to enter religious discussions."

67896

Loeff comments on U.S. aggression in Vietnam, and inquires if it would be possible for Schoenman to visit Hebrew University to speak on the subject.

67897

Schoenman, responding to Loeff's letter (see record 67896), comments that in order to visit Israel to speak on the Vietnam war he would require his airfare paid for, and he could not stay for more than a week.

67898

Machover is a professor at Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

Machover asks Schoenman to visit Hebrew University to speak about the Vietnam war.

67899

Schoenman would be "most happy" to travel to Israel to speak about the Vietnam war, "but could not stay long and would require airfare"; see record 67898.

67900

Remez, spelt "Remex", is the Israeli Ambassador.

Remez transmits a message from Prime Minister Eshkol to BR on the occasion of BR's 94th birthday; see record 67901.