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Lubavitcher Chassidim Establish Colony in Israel; Plan to Form More Settlements

July 8, 1949
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Rabbi S. Gourary, chairman of the executive committee of the United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth, who just returned from a trip to Israel, reported today that the first colony for 100 families of Lubavitcher followers has been established in Safarish and will be known as Kfar Chabad. Rabbi Gourary said will soon be realized. He also noted the formation of a Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Israel, which was founded recently near Lydda.

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