Letters received here from Soviet Russia, described the plight of Rabbi Levitan, former head of the Talmudic Academy at Mevl who was exiled by the Soviet Government to Symbirsk. The Academy head was exiled following the close of his Yeshiva. The Rabbi and his family are actually on the verge of starvation, it is reported.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
