Sentences to prison camps for these "offenses" have been cruel and lengthy. I understand from reliable sources that there are at least 65 Jewish political prisoners serving in Soviet labor camps. We know. for instance. that once a Jew makes application to immigrate to Israel that he loses his job. Other things may follow such as harassment and surprise visits and searches by Soviet authorities. If a Soviet Jew finally does receive permission to leave. he goes almost destitute since the government takes as its "fee" almost all his money and possessions. The steps leading up to permission to emigrate are horrendous and inhumane with humiliating and punitive procedures imposed. The public pressure upon these people is terrific. Of course. the news media in the Soviet Union all are government controlled.
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