(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Exile of Rabbi Schneurson, known as the Lubawitscher Rebbe the leader of the Chabbad Chassidic school, was decided upon by the Soviet authorities, a despatch received here states.
The Rabbi was held on the charge that he was guilty of collecting funds for the maintenance of Yeshivas and religious schools in the Soviet Union.
The despatch states that Rabbi Schneurson will be exiled to Kostroma.
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