Dr. Abba Hillel Silver of Cleveland, chairman of the board of governors of the Israel Bond Organization flew today to Israel to attend the dedication ceremonies of Kfar Silver, agricultural training institute named for him, scheduled for March 29. The institute, which is located near Ashkelon, bordering on the Negev, was established jointly by the Zionist Organization of America and the Israel General Zionist Organization.
With an initial enrollment of 80 pupils, Kfar Silver will eventually accommodate some 300 boys and girls ranging in age from 14 to 17, who will undergo training in the type of farming that is best suited for their respective qualifications and needs.
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