[MarMema]

There is a religious revival taking place right now in the former Soviet Union that is making the leftists very uncomfortable.

And some freepers are falling victim to the media from the left, perhaps.

[cicero's_son]

I am beginning to think that you are right about this.

[Alouette]

some freepers are falling victim to the media from the left

This story is now showing up on Jerusalem Post and Israel National News, also on the wire services.

It appears to stem from a claim by one "Rabbi Zinovy Kogan" that he was summoned to appear before a state prosecutor to answer accusations made against the Code of Jewish Law.

Now, if there really is an active investigation going on, why would the authorities call on this guy Kogan and not on the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar. Furthermore, this guy Kogan belongs to a rival organization that is opposed to the FJC and rejects Rabbi Lazar's authority.

This may turn out to be a "fake memo" episode.