From Ukraine to Israel: An exodus for our times
The Documentary Podcast
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What Was It Like for Jews Growing Up in the Soviet Union?
Natan sharansky was jailed in 19 78, the most famous of soviet unions refuse nex jews right to emigrate. He spent nine years in prison for 'high treason' and became an activist with antismeters movement. After being released he joined a wave of Jewish refugees who moved to israel after George W Bush delivered biblical message at mass rally on d c. From 19 90 onwards more than a million people emigrated to Israel - 15% of its population.
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