Once again. as throughout Jewish history. a totalitarian government is oppressing the Jews living within its borders. While the Soviet Jews may not be so much in danger of bodily harm. the soul of this community of three million Jew&-its culture and its religionis rapidly being put to death. Many of these Jews would like to emigrate to Israel. but they cannot. Many of them would like to practice their religion and see it exist without governmental restraints. but they cannot. Many of them would like to provide Jewish schools for their children. and enjoy Jewish literature. drama and associations for themselves. but they cannot. And. as if the denial of all these rights is not enough. Soviet propaganda---especially since the SixDay Warhas been vilifying the Jews as a group and attacking the State of Israel. Jews who express a desire to emigrate to Israel are being intimidated. Jewish life in the Soviet Union is being successfully stamped out. Only 60 synagogues function today in the country. compared to 500 ten years ago.
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