(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The latest book of Leon Trotzky, ousted leader of the Communist party, was banned by an order of the Soviet government.
The book, which is entitled “Attempting to Change Communist Dictatorship”, deals with the recent developments in the Soviet government and the policy of Josef Stalin to remove from leadership the old Communist guard, including several Jewish Commissars.
THREE JEWS APPOINTED TO HIGH LABOR COURT
Three Jews were appointed to the International Labor Court here.
The new members of the Court are Professor Von Einbden, Miss Polas and Mr. Cohen.
B’NAI BRITH ISSUES MANUAL ON JEWISH LIFE
A contribution to Jewish information on current as well as historic subjects was made by the Independent Order B’nai Brith in the publication of the B’nai Brith Manual.
The manual, which was issued under the editorship of Dr. Samuel S. Cohen, of the Hebrew Union College, contains 420 pages and is of pocket size. It furnishes information on the origin and importance of many Jewish institutions, customs, problems and on the status of the Jewish communities in various countries. It also describes the functions of various Jewish organizations. A special feature is an article by Dr. Boris D. Bogen, giving a historic sketch of the B’nai Brith.
The manual, which was distributed among the 60,000 members of the Order, is intended to increase knowledge and interest in Jewish life in and outside of the synagogue and lodge.
HABIMA PLAYERS MOVE TO COSMOPOLITAN THEATRE
The Habima moves today to the Cosmopolitan Theatre, 59th Street and Columbus Circle, New York. The larger seating capacity of this theatre enables them to play at popular prices ranging from $1.10 to $2.75. The opening performance at the Cosmopolitan will be “The Deluge”, which will be repeated Tuesday and Wednesday nights. On Thursday and Friday “The Dyb-buk” will be given. On Saturday–matinee and evening–“The Deluge” will again be played. Sunday matinee and evening, the play will be “Jacob’s Dream.”
BRANDEIS STARTS FUND FOR PALESTINE BOOKS
Justice Louis D. Brandeis of the United States Supreme Court, has presented to the Jewish Division of the New York Public Library the sum of $1,000 to start a fund for the purchase of books and papers dealing with current Palestine developments.
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