The national convention of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of American and affiliated organizations, will be held March 16-18, at the Yeshiva College, Amsterdam Avenue and 186th Street. New York City.
Among the topics to be discussed will be the proposed calendar reform. Congressman Sol Bloom. Who opposed the proposed changes, will speak before the assembly.
Dr. Moses Seildel of Baltimore, chairman of the National Board of Jewish Education, will present his report, which is to be followed by resolutions and discussion.
Separate sessions will be held by the Women’s Branch. the Rabbinical Council and the Collegiate Branch and Interscholastic League of the Jewish Youth.
Simeon D. Fess. United States Senator from Ohio, will address the convention banquet Sunday night. Arthur I. Levine will preside and Rabbi Herbert S. Goldstein will be the toastmaster.
The convention will close Monday, after giving consideration to the matters relating to the synagogue and with the election of officers and executive boards.
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