(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
An attempt to make a scientific investigation into the origin and substance of the Manna which the Bible records served as food for the Israelites in the desert has been started.
A group of experts of the agricultural experiment station maintained in Palestine by the Zionist Organization have proceeded to the Sinai Peninsula for the purpose of undertaking the study.
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