Russian official apologizes for claiming Chabad Jews part of neo-pagan cult
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Chabad’s leaders in Russia have walked a fine line amid a crackdown on free speech in the country.
Chabad emissaries (shluchim) attending their annual international conference at Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn in November 2019.(photo credit: MENDEL GROSSBAUM/CHABAD.ORG)