The praesidium elected today by the Zionist Congress consists of: Dr. Wise, Judith Epstein, Dr. Chaim Bogratshoff, Baruch Zukerman, Zalman Rubashov, Joseph Sprinzak, Meir Yaari, Zerubavel, Meir Grossman, Rabbi Meir Berlin, Rabbi Mordecai Neufeld and Rabbi J.K. Goldbloom. Dr. Sally Hirsche of the Aliya Hadasha will have a “consultative vote.”
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