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Mourn Nordau’s Death; Funeral Wednesday.

The Jewish Telegraphic Agency (J.C.B.) will be glad to answer inquiries for further information about any of the news items contained in this Bulletin. The entire London press carries special news articles of the death of Max Nordau, the famous Jewish savant and leader who died in Paris Monday. The London “Times” refers to him […]

January 23, 1923
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The Jewish Telegraphic Agency (J.C.B.) will be glad to answer inquiries for further information about any of the news items contained in this Bulletin.

The entire London press carries special news articles of the death of Max Nordau, the famous Jewish savant and leader who died in Paris Monday. The London "Times" refers to him editorially as "A man of wide learning and extraordinary intellectual grasp." of his connection with Zionism The "Times" speaks in glowing terms, saying "He showed qualities of a real leader, displaying judgement, courage, honesty and enthusiasm".

The "Daily Telegraph" speaks of Nordau as "a striking figure in the world of medicine, literature and philosophy".

News of the death of Dr. Nordau has produced profound grief among Jews here. All Hebrew schools are closed today, and the flags of Zionist institutions are at half mast. Friends and admirers of the dead leader have cabled condolences to Dr. Nordau’s widow in Paris, and to London, the seat the Zionist Executive.

News of the death of Dr. Nordau has produced profound grief among Jews here. All Hebrew schools are closed today, and the flags of Zionist institutions are at half mast. Friends and admirers of the dead leader have cabled condolences to Dr. Nordau’s widow in Paris, and to London, the seat the Zionist Executive.

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