A striking manifestation of Arab-Jewish friendship has taken place in the town of Tatouine, in Southern Tunisia, it was reported here. The Union Generale de la Agriculture Tunisienne, a major supporter of the Neo-Destour nationalist movement, invited leaders of the Jewish community of Tatouine, headed by Rabbi David Cohen, to attend one of its meetings.
In return, the local Jewish community there held a reception at the synagogue for leaders of the Union, in the course of which Brahim ben Abdallah, head of the group, said that the Union would always consider Tunisian Jewry as fellow Tunisians, with the same rights as their Moslem brothers. It is understood that the Union plans similar “get-togethers” with Jewish communities in other parts of the country.
The Jewish Community Council of Tunis yesterday opened a new community centre at La Marsa, a small town about 20 kilometres from this city. Earlier, the same body had opened another such centre at La Goulette. Guests at the opening fete included leading personalities from among the Arab population, including leaders of local ruling families, as well as representatives of French authorities. The new centre has the financial support of the Joint Distribution Committee.
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