The Gerer Rebbe arrived here yesterday on his way to Palestine, and was given a big reception by the Jewish population. The Sephardic, the #shkenazic and the Georgian
Jewish Communities arranged receptions for the Rabbi, who attended the Sabbath table arranged in his honour.
The Turkish and French press in Constantinople are showing a great deal of interest in the Gerer Rebbe’s visit.
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