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In Detroit, he worked to spread Judaism among Russian immigrants, housing many in his small 55-square-meter home while they looked for permanent housing. He gave special attention to each person, inspiring many to increase their religious observance. He arranged circumcisions for many Russian immigrants and provided kosher food, holiday programming, and meals. | In Detroit, he worked to spread Judaism among Russian immigrants, housing many in his small 55-square-meter home while they looked for permanent housing. He gave special attention to each person, inspiring many to increase their religious observance. He arranged circumcisions for many Russian immigrants and provided kosher food, holiday programming, and meals. | ||
In 1986, when his wife became ill requiring proper medical care, Rabbi Meir moved to Crown Heights near 770. | In 1986, when his wife became ill requiring proper medical care, Rabbi Meir moved to [[Crown Heights]] near 770. | ||
== Publicizing Moshiach == | == Publicizing Moshiach == | ||
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* Meir Avtzon, "Lights in the Darkness" - Rabbi Avtzon's personal story, New York, 1988 | * Meir Avtzon, "Lights in the Darkness" - Rabbi Avtzon's personal story, New York, 1988 | ||
* Yona Avtzon (editor), "Letters to a Chassid" - Letters sent to Rabbi Avtzon by our Rebbes and Chassidim, New York 1996 | * Yona Avtzon (editor), "Letters to a Chassid" - Letters sent to Rabbi Avtzon by our Rebbes and Chassidim, New York 1996 | ||
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