The chairman and eight members of the Chalutz colony Mishmar in Soviet Russia were arrested, according to an authoritative repost which has been received here.
The Chalutzim (Palestine pioneers) were arrested following a campaign conducted by the Yevsektzia, the Jewish section of the Communist Party. The charge was brought that the colony was connected with counter-revolutionary activities.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
