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Society to Support Jewish Land Workers in Syria and Palestine

‘Society to Support Jewish Land Workers in Syria and Palestine.”

Organization formally recognized by the Russian government in 1890.

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... The Zionist wave in Bialystok encouraged the founding of Chovevei Zion organizations in other com- munities. A convention of these groups was called in Druskeniki, and Odessa was selected as the center for the Zionist cause. In 1890 the Russian government for- mally recognized the Chovevei Zion organization under the name of ‘Society to Support Jewish Land Workers in Syria and Palestine.” At the 1890 convention in Odessa, the Bialystoker delegates were Rabbi Mohi- lewer, Dr. Chazanowicz and Izchok Ajzik Ben Towim. After the conference they traveled to Israel to see the work of the first Jewish pioneers. ...
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