Israelis and supporters of Israel gathered to celebrate the freedom which Israel has meant for so many. Last Monday. 500 people gathered in Tel Aviv for a different type of birthday celebration. This party was to honor a brave and wonderful woman who is unable to celebrate her birthday in freedom. Ida Nudel is a longtime Soviet refusenik who has been selfless in her efforts to provide constant care. comfort. and inspiration to Soviet prisoners of conscience. On April 27. Ida greeted yet another birthday. still waiting. Waiting to receive one precious exit visa which would enable her to realize a dream. Her dream is to be reunited with her only living sister in Haifa. Israel.