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The struggle for Soviet Jewry in American politics

Frederick A. Lazin, Frederick A. Lazin, Fred Lazin, Fred A. Lazin · 2004

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Until 1989 most Soviet Jews wanting to immigrate to the United States left on visas for Israel via Vienna. In Vienna, with the assistance of American aid organizations, thousands of Soviet Jews transferred to Rome and applied for refugee entry into the United States. The Struggle for Soviet Jewry in American Politics examines the conflict between the Israeli government and the organized American Jewish community over the final destination of Soviet Jewish émigrés fleeing persecution by choosing to resettle in the United States instead of Israel. Exploring the changing ethnic identity and politics of the United States, Fred A Lazin engages history, ethical dilemma, and diplomacy to uncover the events surrounding this conflict. This book is essential reading for students and scholars of public policy, immigration studies, and Jewish history.

Book details

Year
2004
Language
English
Publisher
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Editions
2
Pages
368
ISBN
9780739113431

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