Welcoming the American chalutzim who arrived here yesterday, the Hebrew daily “Davar” says “when American Jews link up directly their personal life with Palestine the same as the Russian, Yemenite, Polish and Persian Jews, then the upbuilding of Palestine becomes vital and compelling for them. The 24 chalutzim who arrived on the ‘Mauretania,’ create a bridge between the United States and Palestine that is stronger than any amount of capital or any program.”
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