The situation of the Jews in the Soviet Union is getting steadily worse, according to reports received here from Moscow. The reports reveal that the intensified anti-Israel campaign which is being conducted in the Soviet press is provoking anti-Jewish feelings among the non-Jewish population, and is creating grave concern among Jews.
Many Jews have been dismissed from their jobs under various pretexts and have been replaced by non-Jews, the reports state. It is easy to distinguish between a Jewish and non-Jewish-employee or worker since the identification documents of Jews indicate that their holders are Jewish.
The reports reaffirm the fact that thousands of Jews are ready to emigrate to Israel immediately, if emigration were permitted by the Soviet Union. Included among those who wish to leave the Soviet Union are not only the older generation of Jews but also Jewish youths who were born and educated under the Communist regime.
A new organization, to help the absorption in this country of immigrants from the Soviet Union, was formed here today through the merger of three smaller groups. The new United Organization of Jews of Russian Origin is headed by Jacob Klebanoff, Haifa attorney and former member of Parliament.
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