The Purpose and Programme of the World Agudist Organisation

Agudat Israel

Published by London : The Organisation, 1937

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Original Paper Wrappers, 12mo, 8 pages . , [3] p. Of plates. 20 cm. SUBJECT (S) : Orthodox Judaism. "None of our contemporaries can possibly remember a world crisis of such gravity, as that in which humanity in general, and the Jewish people in particular, now finds itself. This crisis is of particular significance to us Agudists" [from the introduction by Jacob Rosenheim]. Agudat Yisrael was founded in Katowice (Upper Silesia, now in the southwestern part of Poland) , in 1912, with purpose of providing an umbrella organization for observant Jews, who opposed the Zionist movement. In 1933, it entered into an agreement with the Jewish Agency [in Israel], according to which Agudat Yisrael would receive 6.5% of the immigration permits" (Wikipedia 2012) . OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (LOC, UFL, Nat Lib Israel, SW Regional Lib Sys of UK) . Original cover browning and fragile, with some chips, as generally found, internal paper & binding remain Very Good. (Holo2-88-19). Seller Inventory # 29101

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Title: The Purpose and Programme of the World ...
Publisher: London : The Organisation
Publication Date: 1937
Binding: Paperback

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