The Choral Synagogue was filled to capacity last week for the celebration of the Bar Mitzvah of Levi Voiculescu. The boy bad been converted to Judaism along with his father, mother and brothers. He performed the rites in a clear voice and with great assurance. Among those present was Ben Zion Schechter, a noted teacher who taught the youngster Hebrew and Jewish subjects. Voiculescu was also taught by Chief Rabbi Dr. Moses Rosen.
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