Mrs. Bessie Gotsfeld, director of Palestinian activities of the Mizrachi Women’s Organization, was the guest of honor at a tea tendered her yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Waldorf Astoria by the Mizrachi Women’s chapters of Greater New York. The principal speaker was Rabbi Joseph He Lookstein.
Mrs. Gotsfeld also spoke. She was introduced by Mrs. Abraham Shapiro, president of the Mizrachi Women’s organization. In her brief speech, Mrs. Gotsfeld described the educational activities conducted in Palestine under her direction.
A musical program was given by Ruth Leviask, soprano. Mrs. Samuel Fasten was chairman of the arrangements committee for the reception.
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