A new bloc of several religious groups, including the Mizrachi and various Chassidic sections, was formed today in connection with the approaching Kehillah elections here.
This new bloc will play an important role, as it will apparently oppose the Agudath Israel Party which is contemplating uniting with the Assimilationish group for the purpose of elections.
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