(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The despatches concerning the release of Rabbi Schneurson, the leader of the Chassidic Chabbad school, were received here with tremendous interest by the numerous followers of the rabbi.
When the first despatch of the rabbi’s arrest was received, his followers, the Lubawitscher Chassidim, called for a day of fast and assemblage in the synagogues.
The office of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency was continually besieged by the Rabbi’s followers, asking for further news. When yesterday’s despatch announcing his release from prison was received, the Lubawitcher Chassidim celebrated the event.
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