Louis Fierst, well-known Zionist and prominent social worker, died at his home in Brooklyn, this week. The deceased, who was a brother of Harry P. Fierst, chairman of the finance committee of the Zionist Organization of America, was especially active in the work in behalf of the upbuilding of Palestine.
It is understood that in his will he bequeathed a considerable sum for Palestine purposes. A special resolution of condolence to the family of the deceased was passed at the last meeting of the Administrative Committee of the Zionist Organization of America.
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