Tarnopolsky was one of the leading Jewish activists in Kharkov. Tarnopolsky is one of many Jewish citizens in the U.S.S.R. who are being robbed of their cultural identity and religious freedom. The Hebrew language s suppressed. Jewish cultural celebrations are prohibited. and. most importantly. SovietJewish emigration is virtually paralyzed. While approximately 350.000 Soviet Jews have applied for exit visas from the U.S.S.R. barely 1.000 will leave this year. Many families have been tragically separated. and the Soviet Government refuses to let them be reunited in spite of numerous pleas from family members. Finally. numerous Refusenik activists have suffered through interrogations. searches. and imprisonment in their quest for religious freedom.
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