Hull World Jewish Congress

Reference No:
C DJC/1/32
Dates:
1949
Description:
This seriescontains records relating to the Hull Branch of the World Jewish Congress. Founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in August 1936, this body operated as an international federation of Jewish Communities and organisations. It aimed to be the 'diplomatic arm of the Jewish People' by promoting Jewish unity and strengthening Jewish political influence through lobbying. The Congress supported the aims of Zionism to create a Jewish National Home in Palestine.
Extent:
1 subseries
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Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull City Archives
Collection:
Records of the Hull Jewish Community