(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The title of Chief Rabbi was conferred upon Rabbi Joseph Hevesi, by a decision of the Budapest Kehillah. Rabbi Hevesi recently was mentioned as candidate for the senate as one of the two Jewish representatives. He was defeated in the elections.
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