The Volkspartei, a nationalist organization, is the only Jewish group in Germany which has thus far definitely declared its intention of participating in the world Jewish conference opening on August 14th, it was learned here today.
The Israelitischer Gemeindebund, headed by Professor Moritz Sobernheim who favors the congress idea, will not adopt a final decision until August.
The Central Union of German Citizens of the Jewish Faith will not make public its decision before August 1st, and its position is expected to be against the Congress.
The Federation of Prussian Kehiloth likewise have not decided upon their stand toward the conference.
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