(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A fund of $20,000 for the purpose of giving relief to the needy unemployed in Tel Aviv was presented to the municipality by Nathan Straus, American Jewish philanthropist.
In a letter addressed to the Mayor of Tel Aviv, accompanying the contribution, Mr. Straus declared that he had studied the present temporary crisis in Tel Aviv, together with Herman Bernstein, and had decided to aid in relieving the distressed. Mr. Straus stipulates in his letter that the sum be used without delay and be distributed without prejudice among those who need immediate help.
A distribution committee was appointed. Chaim Nachman Bialik, former Mayor M. Dizengoff, the Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv and Mr. Borsky, hotel owner, constitute the committee.
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