(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The non-Zionist Jews of Philippopolis who have refused to pay the compulsory tax imposed by the Jewish community toward the Keren Hayesod, have seceded from the community.
They secured promises where services for the High Holidays were held. It was stated that they are taking steps with the authorities to obtain recognition as an independent community.
Keep Jewish Stories in Focus.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
