Twenty-one United States Senators took the floor today to urge the Soviet Union to cease discrimination against Russian Jewry. The speeches coincided with Simchat Torah, the holiday celebrating the five books of Moses, when young people have flocked to the remaining synagogues in Russia to demonstrate their identity as Jews.
The Senators, representing both parties, condemned Russia’s refusal to allow Jews the same rights as other religious groups and nationalities. They pointed out that Soviet Jews are not permitted outside contacts and are refused permission to leave the country.
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