Georg Kareski, leader of the German State Zionist Party, was today appointed president of the Reich Federation of Jewish Kulturbunds, by Reichs Minister for “Non-Aryan” Culture Hans Hinkel.
The appointment, which makes Mr. Kareski virtually director of the entire Jewish cultural life of the Reich, was opposed by many Jewish leaders.
The Federation of Kulturbunds was organized under Nazi supervision to set up a “ghetto” culture for the Jews in Germany. Only Jews may attend the various affairs sponsored by the Kulturbund. Membership in the federation is obligatory upon all Jewish cultural organizations.
Last Spring Mr. Kareski proposed a plan whereby all the Jews of Germany would emigrate within twenty-five years.
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