They have organized seminars on Jewish culture. religion. modern Israel. and Hebrew. In 1983. Carmella led efforts to restore the mikvah. the Jewish ritual bath. in the Vilnius synagogue. This mikvah had been out of use since World War II. Due to Carmellas efforts. this mikvah is now operational. Carmellas sister lives in Netanya. Israel. It is the desire of the Raiz family to observe their religion and raise their children in a Jewish atmosphere. This is a desire they have had for more than 17 years. I hope that Soviet OVIR officials will reexamine their decision and allow the Raiz family to emigrate to Israel.
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