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January-February 1972

Exchange with Paul Baris about Integration of Russian Immigrants in Israel (1972)

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1. Paul Baris to R. Lamm

1. Paul Baris to R. Lamm (Jan. 31, 1972)

1. Paul Baris to R. Lamm (Jan. 31, 1972)

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