AntiSemitic prejudice was common during the time of the czars and continues to permeate Soviet society today. Soviet Jews cannot practice their religion freely. and so must risk criminal prosecution if they choose to exercise their beliefs. Despite vast contributions to Russian culture and history. Soviet Jews cannot study the historical traditions which they have inherited. Hundreds of thousands of Soviet Jews have expressed their desire to emigrate from the Soviet Union for religious reasons. yet the Soviet Government has slowed Jewish emigration to a trickle. Those Soviet Jews who actively practice their beliefs usually suffer statesanctioned harassment. internal exile. and even imprisonment. By participating in this International Day of Solidarity for Soviet Jews.
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