Thirty members of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the organization representing the Reform branch of Judaism, departed last night from New York by plane for a five-week tour of Israel. Headed by Rabbi Philip S. Bernstein of Rochester, N.Y. , president of the Conference, the group will make an intensive study of Israel and it institutions.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.