(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The 250th anniversary of the death of Baruch Spinoza was commemorated here at exercises held in the auditorium of the University of Vienna.
Dr. Z. H. Chajes, Chief Rabbi of Vienna, delivered an address on the life and work of Spinoza. Many scholars and scientists were present. The Chief Rabbi greeted the Minister of the Netherlands on this occasion.
Announcement that Herman Brickman, for four years executive director of the Brooklyn Federation of Jewish Charities, has resigned his executive directorship of the federation to enter the practice of law, was made Saturday night at a testimonial dinner given to Mr. Brickman at the St. George Hotel.
Supreme Court Justice Mitchell May, president of the federation; Aaron William Levy, former president; Morris Saltzman, treasurer, and Dr. Oswald Schlockow, District Superintendent of Schools and a member of the board of directors, addressed the gathering.
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