Sons of Original Delegation Join Rebbe’s Mission to Recover Seforim
Five sons of the original delegation sent by the Rebbe to Russia in 1991 have been appointed to Agudas Chassidei Chabad in the Former Soviet Union, continuing their fathers’ mission to recover the Schneerson Archive.
by COLlive Reporter · COLliveBy COLlive reporter
Five members of the next generation have been appointed to Agudas Chassidei Chabad in the Former Soviet Union, continuing a mission established by the Rebbe more than 35 years ago to recover seforim, manuscripts, and sacred artifacts from Russia.
The decision was made Sunday at a meeting held immediately following the annual group photo of the International Kinus Hashluchim in Crown Heights.
In 5751 (1991), the Rebbe sent a special delegation to Russia to work toward securing the return of seforim, manuscripts, and artifacts belonging to the Rebbeim, also known as the Schneerson Archive.
The delegation consisted of Rabbi Shlomo Cunin, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Aharonov, Rabbi Sholom Dovber Levin, and Rabbi Yitzchok Kogan.
At Sunday’s meeting, five additional members were appointed to Agudas Chassidei Chabad in the Former Soviet Union: Rabbi Shmuel Aharonov, Rabbi Ber Aharonov, Rabbi Yosef Nissan Cunin, Rabbi Chaim Nochum Cunin, and Rabbi Yosef Kogan.
The new members, sons of the original delegation members, will assist in continuing the efforts to recover the seforim, manuscripts, and artifacts.
Agudas Chassidei Chabad was established by the Rebbe, who personally selected its members and defined its responsibilities. According to the organization, its unique status requires that Chabad-related matters in Russia be handled in consultation with its leadership.
The appointments bring a new generation into the effort to fulfill the mission entrusted to the original delegation by the Rebbe.
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