She was cochairwoman of the Colorado Committee of Concern for Soviet Jewry since the group was formed in 1970. This committee fought for people that faced oppression in their homeland. Lillian spent endless hours writing letters and telegrams and making phone calls to Soviet and U.S. officials to help gain the release of Jewish families who were refused immigration visas. She showed what real determination was. In 1974. Lillian went to Washington. DC to lobby for the JacksonVannik amendment. which linked trade with the Soviet Union with the emigration of Soviet Jews. The amendment was passed in large part thanks to Lillians efforts. In addition to dealing with the oppression of Jews in the Soviet Union.
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