Officials from the Reform movement are traveling to the former Soviet Union, where they will donate two Torah scrolls to Reform congregations and help train congregational leaders for the upcoming High Holidays. During the ARZA/World Union mission, which lasts through Sept. 2, the 30 officials plan to visit Kiev, St. Petersburg and Moscow.
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