Israel’s Chief Rabbinate today proclaimed next Thursday as a special day of prayer on behalf of the Jews in the Soviet Union; The Rabbinate called upon Jewish communities throughout the world to gather in their houses of worship Thursday, prescribing a special, solemn ritual and listing Psalms to be recited “in supplication for the deliverance of our brethren from the spiritual plight and disturbed peace of mind; “
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