Let My People Go
The untold story of Australia and the Soviet Jews 1959-89
$29.99
ISBN
9781925000856
By | Sam Lipski & Suzanne D. Rutland |
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Format | Paperback / softback |
Page Extent | 296 |
Book Size | 233 x 155 x 380 mm (H x W x D) |
Imprint | Hybrid Publishing |
Release Date | 20 Nov 2018 |
Subject Classification | Society & culture: general / Social groups / Religious groups: social & cultural aspects / Jewish studies |
This story chronicles a largely unknown but important aspect of 20th century Australian political history during the Cold War, when the Communist leadership closed down many Jewish organisations and declared Zionism an ideological enemy. Soviet Jews often suffered hardships, not being allowed to enlist in universities, work in certain professions or participate in government.