A resolution ruling that only members who send their children to Hebrew schools may be elected to Zionist offices or related organizations, was adopted here today at the closing session of the 35th Congress of the Chilean Zionist Federation.
Matias Schapiro, well known local leader in cultural and educational activities was elected president of the federation.
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