A familial tragedy

The heart-wrenching tale of a Russian Jewish family’s decision to emigrate to Israel is available in a new English translation.

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS take part in a mass rally in Tel Aviv in 1969 in support of the Jews of the Soviet Union.

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS take part in a mass rally in Tel Aviv in 1969 in support of the Jews of the Soviet Union.

(photo credit: MOSHE MILNER / GPO)

BySAMUEL THROPE

NOVEMBER 15, 2018 20:47

Updated: FEBRUARY 5, 2019 15:53

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