May 5. 1985. over 100.000 will march in New York City in the 14th annual "Solidarity Sunday for Soviet Jewry." This rally is a significant demonstration of overwhelming support and sympathy for Soviet Jews who struggle for personal and religious freedom. I Those participating in Solidarity Sunday deserve a special tribute. Their dedicated efforts send a powerful message to those who are kept prisoners in their own country. forbidden the right to practice thrr Jewish religion and denied the right to emigrate. It is vitally important to let these brave men and women know they are not forgotten in their valiant fight for freedom. One hundred thousand voices joined together in loud protest against Soviet policies of antiSemitism is not .%kely to be overlooked by the Kremlin. Many may speculate that the new leadership under general Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev may ease restrictions on emigration. Yet the harassment end cruel sanctions against Soviet Jews continues. Hebrew teachers are arresttl on fabricated charges.
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