(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Jewish residents in various parts of Europe and in the Near East were in a position to hear the Kol Nidre service at the Great Synagogue of Amsterdam, according to arrangements made by the Board of the synagogue here. Microphones were installed in the Great Synagogue to broadcast the services.
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