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Rabbis’ plea over divided family

November 7, 2013 17:00

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Sandy Rashty,

Sandy Rashty

1 min read

British rabbis have spoken out in support of a Jewish mother fighting for the return of her two sons from her ex-husband.

Rachael Neustadt, from Hendon, won a landmark victory at Moscow City Court to bring back Daniel and Jonathan who are aged seven and five. The boys had been taken to Russia by their father, Ilya Neustadt, last December.

But Mr Neustadt appealed against the decision and a hearing date has been set for the end of the month.

“He’s just trying to prolong it. I will go back to Russia for the case,” said Ms Neustadt.

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