Reports from Vilna that Agudath Israel members have resigned from the Kehillah because of the appointment as Chief Rabbi of Senator Rubinstein were denied here today.
The Club of Jewish Deputies and Deputy Gruenbaum despatched congratulations to Senator Rubinstein on his appointment.
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