President. many of my colleagues and I have had the opportunity to participate in the Call to Conscience on behalf of Soviet Jews. My interest in bringing this to the attention of my colleague once again stems from my conviction that only from direct pressure and constant vigilance will Soviet Jews and other religious and ethnic groups ever attain the freedom they have sought for so long. The desire for freedom manifests itself in many waysfrom those wishing to emigrate to seek a better life as most of our ancestors did to those who simply wish to practice and teach about their faith. To those who are unaware of the current situation for Jews in the Soviet Union. the name of Gregory Rozenshtein might appear to be Just another one of thousands trapped within the Soviet system. However. each individual seeking freedom. including Dr. Rozenshtein. has a name. an identity. and a story of commitment that should be told. Dr. Rozenshtein is a gifted scientist recognized both in the Soviet Union and abroad who in 1973 applied to emigrate to Israel with his family. However. he was refused permission because Soviet officials claim he "saw" a classified document which Dr. Rozenshtein does not remember at all. Soviet officials frequently use such questionable charges when denying permission to emigration to Soviet Jewish activists like Dr. Rozenshtein and his wife. Natalia.
Keywords matched
emigrate emigration