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Lubavitcher Chassidic Movement Establishes Jewish Bookmobile

November 27, 1963
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A Jewish bookmobile containing a library, bookshop and reading room to serve as a Jewish information center and synagogue, has been outfitted by the Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, the educational arm of the Lubavitcher Chassidic movement, it was announced here today.

The mobile unit, which was converted from a large bus, will visit Hebrew schools, day schools, Jewish educational institutions and various neighborhoods to instruct the residents in Jewish ritual practices. The vehicle will also contain a Tefillin Booth for the use of anyone requesting instruction in the use of phylacteries.

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