The struggle for Soviet Jewry in American politics
Subtitle: Israel versus the American Jewish establishment
By: Fred A. Lazin.
Series: Studies in public policy
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Lanham, MD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 356
Subjects: Jews -- Soviet Union -- Migrations; Jews -- Migrations -- Government policy -- Soviet Union; Jews -- United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century; Israel and the diaspora; Soviet Union -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- History; Israel -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- History -- 20th century; United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- History -- 20th century
Description: Until 1989 most Soviet Jews wanting to immigrate to the United States left on visas for Israel via Vienna. In Vienna, with the assistance of American aid organizations, thousands of Soviet Jews transferred to Rome and applied for refugee entry into the United States. The Struggle for Soviet Jewry in American Politics examines the conflict between the Israeli government and the organized American Jewish community over the final destination of Soviet Jewish émigrés fleeing persecution by choosing to resettle in the United States instead of Israel. Exploring the changing ethnic identity and politics of the United States, Fred A Lazin engages history, ethical dilemma, and diplomacy to uncover the events surrounding this conflict. This book is essential reading for students and scholars of public policy, immigration studies, and Jewish history.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.