Upon the exit of Sam. Asya. and Mark. Boris and Bachrus applied for and received permission to emigrate. In order for Jews to leave Russia. they must secure an invitation from a firstdegree relative in Israel. Israel is the only country to which Russian Jews may emigrate. Their law requires that Jews waiting to emigrate must give up their jobs and homes and take their children out of school. In anticipation of their spring departure. Boris and his wife relinquished their professional positions. took their son. Emil. out of school. and sold all their belongings. including furniture. On April 6 their hopes were shattered.
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Generalization about the process Jews must undergo to leave Russia.