American Jewish Conference on Soviet Jewry (1964-1980)
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American Jewish Conference on Soviet Jewry, 1968-1978
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Identifier: B093.01.0002.0028
Abstract
Materials related to the American Jewish Conference on Soviet Jewry. In 1964 national Jewish organizations met at the Wilshire Hotel in Washington DC. They agree to launch an ad hoc American Jewish Conference on Soviet Jewry (AJCSJ), a coordinating body to advocate on behalf of Soviet Jews.
Dates:
1968-1978
Washington Committee for Soviet Jewry, 1968-1978
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Identifier: B093.01.0005.0022
Abstract
Washington Committee for Soviet Jewry: Memos to members, Publications "The Vigil" newsletter," "The White Book of Exodus." "The White Book of Exodus" was issued byJewsh activists in the Soviet Union, accompanied by personal letters and appeals. It was smuggled out to the West and published by the American Jewish Conference on Soviet Jewry in 1972.
Dates:
1968-1978
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