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Jewish Soldiers Organize Their Own Theatre “somewhere in Palestine”

August 25, 1942
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The establishment “somewhere in Palestine” of the first Jewish soldiers’ theatre was announced here today. Located in one of the military camps, the theatre was organized by Zvi Friedland, one of the members of the Habimah. The theatrical group giving the performances consists of a cast of twenty, the majority of whom are former students of the Habimah now serving in the armed forces.

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