(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Rabbi Isaac Rubinstein, member of the Polish Senate, representing the district of Vilna representing the district of Vilna, was elected Chief Rabbi of the City of Vilna at a session of the Kehillah board.
A stormy debate preceded the vote two members of the board, representatives of the Orthodox Agudath Israel, opposing his election.
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