Two Jewish scholare were appointed to the University of cracow, the oldest and leading Polish university, it was announced today.
Benzion Katz, young Hebrew poet and member of the Tarbuth organization, was appointed lecturer for Hebrew literature in the School of Philosophy. This is the only chair for Hebrew literature in Polish colleges.
Ferdinand Zweig, political economist, was appointed lecturer for political economy in the School of Jurisprudence at the University.
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