The first group of children from India to immigrate to Israel under the Youth Aliyah program left here today accompanied by Albert Manasseh, synagogue leader and head of the Habonim organization. The youngsters will receive special training at a religious center sponsored by Rabbi A. Sassoon, of India.
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