The Chief Rabbinate of France is shortly leaving Vichy, where its presence has been declared “undesirable,” and will be established either in Lyon or Marseille.
Meanwhile, a decree appearing in today’s Official Journal provides numerous exceptions for “merit” to the decree discharging naturalized Frenchmen from public positions. Close relatives of these persons are also covered by the exemptions. These persons are also eligible for army service.
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