monthly, whose voice is beginning to exert considerable influence. There had been many previous attempts to establish a Jewish journal in India, but this is the first time that an Indian Jewish paper has given real promise of permanence.
Of particular significance is the fact that most of the newer organizing work is being done by the young. Numerous sports clubs, literary societies, and Zionist clubs are springing up all over the country. A good example of such organizations is that of the Young Judean League of Rangoon, which has already become an influence for good in Burma.
Although it is gratifying that Indian Jewry is beginning to look to itself for advancement, there is no doubt that no really effective results will be produced unless help and guidance is forthcoming from outside. In this regard, Indian Jewry looks mainly towards London, the seat of a rabbinate claiming spiritual supervision over the Jews of the British Empire, and of institutions like the Anglo-Jewish Association and the Deputies of British Jews, which include in their programs services from which the communities in India may readily benefit.
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