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Voices of the Vigil: D.C.‘s Soviet Jewry Movement

About the Exhibit

For more than 20 years, Washington-area Jews worked tirelessly to help Soviet Jews secure their human rights—most notably through a 1970-1991 daily vigil at the Soviet Embassy and protests and rallies on the National Mall.

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Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

Partner Agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

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    • Project Team
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    • Capital Jewish Food Festival
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