The World Jewish Congress Executive has ratified an agreement with the South African Board of Jewish Deputies under which the two bodies will confer on certain matters affecting world Jewry “with a view to reaching common policy,” it was announced here this week-end by the WJC Organization Department.
The agreement also provides that the Congress will give “all available assistance” to the South African Board on cultural matters. The agreement between the groups provides for the permanent exchange of relevant material and information.
Under terms of the new agreement, the Board will nominate a representative who will be given the right of full participation in Congress Executive meetings in a consultative capacity. The Congress’ Organization Department expressed its great satisfaction at the new step which had been taken in further cementing relationships between the Congress and the South African group.
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