The Rabbinate of Lithuania radically disagreed with the proposal of the Lithuanian government that the Jewish religious affairs in the Republic be placed in the hands of a consistory.
A bill to this effect has been prepared by the government, but before final action was taken the authorities attempted to secure the consent of the rabbis. At a special conference of rabbis held here the proposal was voted down. The religious leaders expressed a wish that only a Rabbinical Council be formed.
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