CIA agent who tracked JFK's assassin recruits nephew - to be an observant Jew

Reuben Efron was expansive about his Orthodox faith, Barry Effron recalled, urging Barry to intensify his Jewish observance.

AT CIA headquarters in Langley.

AT CIA headquarters in Langley.

(photo credit: David Burnett/Newsmakers)

ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA

AUGUST 16, 2023 03:54

Updated: AUGUST 16, 2023 08:44

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