Russian Jews across the United States will hold rallies and send petitions throughout the month in honor of Israel’s 55th birthday. Rallies are slated for New York, Chicago and Atlanta. The petition campaign, which will highlight support for the State of Israel and call on the U.S. government to remember Israel’s security needs, is slated for cities such as Los Angeles and Milwaukee, according to a spokeswoman for the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society.
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