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Hassidic Rebbe Leaves U.S. for Settlement in Israel; Disciples Follow

December 21, 1959
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Rabbi J. J. Halberstam, of Brooklyn, known to disciples the world over as the Klausenburger Rebbe, left here for Israel today to settle at Kiryat Santz, near Natanya. The Hassidic leader was accompanied by 51 of his followers who like wise intend to make their home at Kiryat Santz. This settlement Halberstam five years ago as a center for those of his follow

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