In the last week, news coming out of Leningrad has indicated that the situation for observant Jews is becoming more difficult. The National Conference on Soviet Jewry has learned that the Jewish cemetery in Leningrad is scheduled to be destroyed by official edict. Leningrad Jews have been promised only a “corner” within a general cemetery. No reason for this action was given. Many young Jews are not permitted to enter or be near their synagogue, with the local militia barring them from access. Only when Westerners are present can they enter the synagogue.
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