Reuben Brainin, well known Hebrew writer and champion of the cause of Jewish colonization work in Soviet Russia, arrived here several days ago.
A reception in his honor was held Thursday night at the City Hall in the presence of 1,500 persons. He was introduced by Bernard Alexander, chairman of the South African campaign committee for Russian colonization work. The mayor of Johannesburg extended a welcome to the visitor from the United States.
That the controversy between the Zionists and non-Zionists over the Russian colonization work has not been entirely ended in South Africa became evident when the absence of Zionists from the reception given in honor of Mr. Brainin was apparent. The local Zionist Federation has so far taken no cognizance of Mr. Brainin’s visit and his mission. A neutral attitude is the most to be expected, it was said.
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