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November 1972

Exchange with Malcolm Hoenlein about Advocacy for Dr. Schapira's Emigration from Soviet Russia (1972)

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1. Malcolm Hoenlein to R. Lamm

1. Malcolm Hoenlein to R. Lamm (Nov. 28, 1972)

1. Malcolm Hoenlein to R. Lamm (Nov. 28, 1972)

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Dear Rabbi Lamm: In reviewing recent documents from the Soviet Union, I came across the description of a case which I thought might be of interest to you. Leonid Lamm, a resident of Moscow, submitted his documents for an exit visa on December 18th, 1973. Shortly thereafter, he was arrested and informed that some years ago he had committed an act of “hooliganism” (as I am sure you know, the Soviets have changed their tactics and now use social charges such as hooliganism, parasitism, and alcoholism). An investigation had been underway at the time of this alleged crime, but was postponed for an unknown reason. Lamm was told that the investigation was now reopened. Mr. Lamm's address is: USSR RSFSR Moscow Ul. Kibalechicha 2/4/5 Leonid Lamm. Perhaps you and members of your synagogue could "adopt" Mr. Lamm and undertake efforts on his behalf. I would be glad to discuss this further with you if you wish. Sincerely, Malcolm Hoenlein Executive Director
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Dear Sholem: I am sending you enclosed xeroxes of correspondence I have had with Rabbi Shalom Schapiro of Tel Aviv. He has written to me about his son, scientist in Belgorod Oblastnoi, with his family, who wants to emigrate to Israel. They have been turned down for the fifth time now and Dr. Schapiro has been out of work for several months. There are two things I would like to ask from you: first, to have the RCA cable President Nixon, Dr. Kurt Waldheim, and Ambassador Dobrynin asking for his release. Second, to arrange for a package to be sent to Dr. Schapiro in Belgorod. Please let me know if anything can be done for him. Cordially, Rabbi Norman Lamm
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Exchange with R. Schapira about Advocacy for Dr. Schapira's Emigration from Soviet Russia (1972)

אני היהודי הרב שמעון שלום יוסף בן אפרים זלמן הכהן, שגרתי אסיר כעוון דתי בעיר ברדיצ׳ב (ברית המועצות), בקשה עזרה ותמיכה – עזרה חומרית ועזרה מוסרית להוצאתי מארץ – אני הייתי אסור באותה האסורה משנת 1967 עד היום הזה ואני ממשיך להיות באסורה עם יתר היהודים בארץ ברית המועצות עד היום, אני עבדתי בעבודה כפיה יותר מ־39 שנים באותה החברה ובתנאים קשים מאד עד היום הזה כבר יותר מ־12 שנה, מבקש עזרה ותמיכה, Shapira Benjamin, Belgorod Oblastnoi, S.S.S.R. Telefon No. 33597, פה 5 שנים אני מוסיף בקשות להוציא אותי מהחברה והחוקים, עוד מקבלים כנס בעבור הבקשות שלי.
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