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Several Synagogues in Russia Confiscated

May 11, 1927
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

The main synagogue of Zhitomir was confiscated by the Soviet authorities and transformed into a Communist club, a despatch received here states.

Similar action was taken by the Communist authorities with regard to the Beth Hamidrash at Kitay Gorod.

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