(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The first public appearance in England of Chaim Nachman Bialik took place yesterday at the Great Assembly Hall, Mile End Road. London. Thousands of members of the London Jewish community gathered to listen to the message of the Hebrew poet from Palestine.
Mr. Bialik was accorded a tremendous ovation when he rose to speak With his eager voice, dramatic gestures and sympathetic appeal, he held his audience spell-bound for over an hour. He was frequently interrupted by applause.
“To live in Palestine is the greatest pleasure.” he declared. “It is a joy to witness the desert being transformed over night into smiling fields.”
Reviewing the situation in world Jewry. Mr. Bialik declared that “all Jews must participate in the upbuilding of Palestine. A civilization must not only be enjoyed, it must be created,” he stated.
ORTHODOX RABBIS TO TAKE FINAL ACTION TODAY ON WISE CONTROVERSY
The special convention called by the Union of Orthodox Rabbis will take place today at the Broadway Central Hotel, New York, to take final action on the recent Wise controversy.
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