Physical abuse. unlawful property searches. and arrests on trumped up charges are not uncommon. AntiSemitism is officially endorsed and propagated. While the practice of the Jewish religion and culture is prohibited. Jews are also denied the right to emigrate. Pavel Astrakhan and his family are just one example of the plight of thousands of Soviet Jews striving to free themselves from religious persecution. It is my hope that when President Reagan meets with the Soviet Secretary General Gorbachev in Geneva this month. that the issue of human rights. especially for Soviet Jews. will be among the top items to be discussed.
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