–Maurice Lewin, pioneer Belgian Zionist and president of the Antwerp Jewish community died here yesterday. He was active in the Zionist movement for thirty-seven years and served as a delegate to the second World Zionist Congress. He recently transferred all his property to Palestine where he intends to settle.
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