During the period following his first refusal. he became active in the refusenik movement. providing a role model for a large and growing group of young Jews. who. at the risk of being reprimanded by the Soviet Government. have chosen to gather together regularly. to study Jewish texts under the direction of Dr. Dashevsky. In recent months. a great number of his most successful students. many of whom had assisted him with both the organizational and teaching responsibilities for Jewish cultural gatherings. have received permission to emigrate to Israel. This action has increased the burden facing Dr. Dashevsky. leaving him virtually alone to assume the teaching burden. and overall leadership for a great many young Jews in Moscow. who have committed themselves to pursuing the practices of their own unique culture.
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