Chief Rabbi Niemirower was re-elected as Senator representing the Jewish religion, and three other Jews received Senate mandates as candidates of general parties, it was learned today.
The victorious Jewish candidates include Emil Fagure, Moise Zipstein, and Max Auschnitt.
The Jewish Party entered no candidates. It is expected that several other Jews will receive Senate seats when the final results are made known.
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