Abraham Hirsch, general director of the Agudath Israel world executive, arrived here today to mobilize American participation in the World Congress of the Agudath Israel Organization, which will open in Jerusalem on June 29. In connection with his arrival the American Agudah announced that 150 leading members of the organization will leave the United States next month for Israel to attend the congress.
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