Artzenu Yisrael Future Leadership Mission to Israel JIEVVISH I1A11011AL Lubavitchers See 'Lost' Books Moscow (JTA) — In the midst of a turbulent week in Russian politics, the Lubavitcher Chasidim won a small victory here last week. For the first time in nearly 70 years, Lubavitch rabbis laid eyes on some of the books that once belonged to the father-in-law of their current rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson. The Lubavitchers have been trying for nearly two years to recover the collec- tion of roughly 12,000 vol- umes of religious books and manuscripts, which were N seized by Communist au- thorities during the Russian Revolution and have been languishing in the Russian Library since 1919. Rabbi Boruch Cunin of Los Angeles, who has spearheaded the recovery effort, visited what until re- cently was called the Lenin Library last week with some 30 other Lubavitchers from Russia, the United States and Israel. The visit was made possi- ble by Russian Culture Min- ister Evgeny Sidorov, who early this month gave Rabbi Cunin a letter authorizing the Lubavitchers to inspect the collection. But as has so often happened in the Chabad movement's long struggle to regain the books, there was bad feeling on both sides in the latest round. "The librarians were not cooperative, even though we had Sidorov's permission" and the library director, Igor Filippov, "told them to show us the books," said Rabbi Cunin. "At first, they showed_ us what purported to be a catalogue of the Schneerson collection, but it listed only about 600 books. Never- theless, we selected 50 or so to look at," he said. "By the end of the day, the librarians brought out only 19. And they assigned us only four places in the reading room." "It's impossible to work at the library under those con- ditions , Rabbi Cunin declared. "And there was harassment." The librarians saw things ) differently. "They were praying very loudly," complained librarian Mary Trifanenko. "We can't have that in the reading room. And they wanted to take pictures, but that requires special permis- sion." ARTZENll YI RAEL Jewish National Fund October 24-November 3, 1993 Cost $ 1 2 99* per person from Kennedy International Airport, New York City. Minimum gift: $500 per person, payable by April 1, 1994 HIGHLIGHTS • See it all-from the Galilee in the north to the Negev and Eilat in the south. • Explore the Old City of Jerusalem with JNF's experienced tour guides. • Share in the achievements of JNF by actually planting your own tree. • Climb Masada and experience the miracles that took place there. • Enjoy sunny Eilat and "dive" into the beautiful coral reefs. • Witness JNF's achievements throughout Israel. • Participate in exciting tours. • MUCH, MUCH MORE! PAYMENT $400 deposit due with completed mission application form. Balance of $899 due 30 days before departure. All payments refundable up to 30 days before departure. Payable by check, MasterCard, Visa Applications in after September 1 subject to a $200 administrative fee. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ * Price includes airfare, hotels, touring, most meals. Those requiring on odd-on fore will be charged on additional $100 per person. Itinerary & oll prices subject to change without notice. 016106.t4:::6 For further information, contact Ed Rosenthal at JNF, (313) 557-6644 ******"DOUBLEk**** YOUR CLOSET USAGE * 111=111111111 ammo. * * JORJET Sz Co. The Finest In Designer Jewelry, Bags, Belts & Sportswear 25% OFF All Belts & Bags $50 & up =sad aiK ONINIIII1 0111111111." _ r — FACTORY DIRECT SALE 1 1 $50.00 COUPON , — -1 'Good Toward Purchase of any Closet System: i__ Call for a free-at-home design D og:yr-- Alterations For Men & Women 473-0700 24407 Halsted Rd., Farmington Hills 1 BIk. N. of Grand River * * * * * 174esc i4 A d CK.VCC . . Sunset Strip • 29548 Northweste • 356-6555- co, 4...41