Support for this years Call to Conscience is especially urgent. Within the past 12 months a Government sponsored AntiZionist Committee has been established in the Soviet Union. antiSemitic articles have appeared in state publications. and virulently antiSemitic books have been critically acclaimed and recommended in the Soviet media. The Government has stepped up its attack on the Israeli Government and its policies. no doubt in part to further ostracize those who wish to emigrate there. Emigration has plunged to its lowest level since 1963. Only 1.314 Soviet Jews seeking exit visas were permitted to leave. During the August recess I visited with approximately 30 refuseniks. I believe the story of one young man.
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