Sponsored by the United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Washington and local agencies. the new arrivals stayed with Jewish host families before moving into their own apartments earlier this month. It was difficult to leave friends and family. said 17yearold Lev. but he said those they left behind are happier knowing the Noviks are in America. "Thoughts of my aging parents and other Soviet Jews are disturbing." Dmltry said. ". The problem is not easy to fix. its a disease which has not been treated." Thousands of Soviet Jews are taking advantage of reforms allowing emigration amid rising antiSemitism there. according to UJA reports. Onethird of the 100.000 emigrants came to the United States. More than 300 settled in the Washington area and 500 more are expected next year. This is the first group to settle in the county.
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