(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Rabbi Koppel Reich, Orthodox Rabbi and oldest member of the Hungarian Senate, has notified the praesidium of the Upper Chamber that due to his illness he will be unable to attend the opening session of the Senate.
According to custom, the eldest member of the Chamber, presides at the inauguration ceremonies and if he were present, this honor would have to be accorded to Rabbi Reich.
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