The convention of the Poalei Agudat Israel. Orthodox labor organization, opened here tonight with 280 delegates representing more than 13,000 members of the religious workers’ movement in attendance. The delegates represent 53 branches of the group.
The three-day parley was opened by Benjamin Mintz, in the presence of the Chief Rabbis, members of the Cabinet and Knesset and guests from all parts of the country Agenda items include the development of Orthodox villages and the integration and expansion of Orthodox education in Israel.
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