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0 History Antisemitism

Who was the Accidental Revolutionary that Fought the USSR? | Unpacked

Unpacked · 28 Aug

This video explores the journey of Ida Nudel, a dedicated Soviet economist who transformed into a pivotal figure advocating for Jewish freedom in the USSR.

0 History Politics

Did the USSR Invent Palestinian Nationalism? | Explained

Unpacked · 27 Mar

This video explores the involvement of the USSR in funding Palestinian leaders during the Cold War era, delving into the reasons behind their support and its impact on Palestinian nationalism and identity.

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Opinion | I went to Ukraine to find my roots. The KGB found me first

Forward · 2 Mar 2022

In this personal account, the author recounts a trip to Ukraine in 1970 to explore his Jewish roots, during which he is detained by the KGB for visiting a city without permission.

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In a Birch Forest, With the KGB

Burton Caine in Tablet · 11 Feb 2020

The text recounts the author's experiences traveling to the Soviet Union in 1974 to support refuseniks and advocate for Jewish rights, including encounters with prominent figures like Anatoly Sharansky.

0 History Politics

Letters, Spring 2018

Jewish Review of Books · 21 Mar 2018

The text discusses various topics related to Jewish history and culture.

0 Leadership History

A Eulogy for Vladimir Slepak

Natan Sharansky in Tablet · 24 Apr 2015

Vladimir Slepak, a prominent Soviet Jewish activist known as "The Beard," passed away, leaving a significant legacy in the struggle for the freedom of Soviet Jews.