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Conference of Swiss Jewish Communities Protests Persecution of Jews in Iraq

May 11, 1951
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A resolution protesting the persecution of the Jews of Iraq was unanimously adopted at the annual conference of the Federation of Swiss Jewish communities. Twenty-four communities were represented at the parley.

A resolution was also adopted setting a goal of $100,000 to be raised this year by the Jewish community for the support of refugees now living in Switzerland. An appeal was also voiced for a boycott of German business.

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