Struggle for Soviet Jewry in American Politics

Explore the intricate dynamics of immigration politics with "Struggle for Soviet Jewry in American Politics" by Fred Lazin, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2005. This thought-provoking study delves into the critical period between 1967 and 1989, when Soviet Jews sought asylum in the United States, often transiting through Israel via Vienna. With a comprehensive 368 pages, Lazin meticulously examines the tensions between the Israeli government and the American Jewish community regarding the fate of these émigrés. Through a blend of historical analysis and political insight, this book sheds light on the complex interplay of immigration and national identity during a turbulent era. Ideal for readers interested in 20th-century history, politics, and the Jewish diaspora, "Struggle for Soviet Jewry in American Politics" offers a compelling narrative that deepens our understanding of this significant chapter in both American and Israeli history.