Representatives from a leading Jewish umbrella group will be able to visit and provide religious services to Jews held in Russian prisons, according to a new agreement. The pact, signed by Russian Justice Ministry officials and the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia will allow the prisoners to have the “spiritual guidance they need during their incarceration,” said Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.
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