Unification of the Jewish communities in Buda and Pest, divided by the Danube River, but which together form the city of Budapest, was definitely turned down at a meeting of the Buda Jewish community, which expressed itself sharply as opposed to unification under any circumstances.
Dr. Adolf Kriszhaber, president of the Buda community, read a declaration at the meeting condemning the unification movement, which was termed “injurious.” He also stated that the community was taking steps to end the unity agitation and would settle outstanding differences with the Pest community by means of an agreement. The declaration was unanimously adopted.
The unification group, however, issued a statement declaring that 3,000 members of the two communities were in favor of unification and that they intended to pursue their activities.
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