Palestinian schools in the various colonies are ready to absorb 653 German-Jewish children, educating and caring for them, the education department of the Vaad Leurni (Jewish National Council) declared after taking up the matter with the various colonies established by the Keren Hayesod (Jewish Foundation Fund) the Judiache Rundschau reported today.
Colonies such as Nachlal and Enchai are ready to absorb 203 German children, the paper states. Settlements such as Ein Charod, Beth Alpha and Chefzibah are willing to accommodate 450 children.
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