(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Rabbi Israel Rosenberg of Shavel committed suicide, a report received here states.
The reason for his act was said to be grief over the death of his wife, The unusual occurrence of suicide by a rabbi caused wide consternation in the community.
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