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Freedom to be a Jew

Journey of a Jewish Russian Refugee

by Katherine Agranovich
One night, as I come home from school, I open the front door and hear strange noises coming from the living room, a mixture of radio static and a voice speaking in a foreign language...

11 Comments Posted
Reader Comments
Posted: June 28, 2009
inspired
beautiful story
Posted By Anonymous, brooklyn, ny

Posted: June 29, 2009
thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your story and journey. It makes me realize yet again how priviledged I am to live in America and how easy it is to take my freedom to be a Jew for granted. Thank you again and G-d bless you and your family!
Posted By Shoshana, Rockville, MD

Posted: June 29, 2009
BS”D
So beautiful written. I sit here with tears in my eyes!
Posted By Nadja Öberg, Sweden

Posted: June 29, 2009
Thank you!
Beautiful story. I am too and immigrant from the former Soviet Union and know what you have been through. I think the biggest challenge is to stay a ‘Jew’ in America and practice Judaism. So many immigrants forget why and how they came here and choose to follow only materialistic goals and not spiritual. Thank you for this inspiriting piece!
Posted By Lisa, NY

Posted: June 29, 2009
this article
here goes chabad.org - making me have a good cry again. And i am blessed to say it is a GOOD cry! Baruch Ha Shem!
Posted By Anonymous, Worcester, MA- USA

Posted: June 29, 2009
wow!
you never cease to amaze me with your articles. if you could marry jewish when things were so tough maybe others will follow your example. wishing you much naches from all of your children and much growth and fulfillment from all of your learning
Posted By rivkie ives

Posted: June 30, 2009
B"H
Shalom,
thank you for your touching story.
You and your family are rich in blessings.
Posted By Tone Lechtzier, Lake Creek, OR US

Posted: July 1, 2009
Freedom to be a Jew
When I finished reading your story, dear Katherine, my sight was blurred. I was crying. I feel very happy for the way things happened to you. Just, Thank you for sharing this with me.
Posted By Luisa Zitzer, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted: July 1, 2009
WOW!
What a great story for the 4th of July weekend!

I will drink to you (with bottled water!) and really appreciate what we have!
Posted By Anonymous

Posted: July 2, 2009
fantastic!
So nice to hear such a romantic story with a happy ending. Much blessings to you and your family and continue to grow together in your Judaism
Posted By Anonymous, North Miami Beach, FL

Posted: Aug 20, 2011
G-d always guiding us!!!
Nothing is as precious as the freedom to be who we are! G-d bless you Dr. Rivka and all your family!!!
Posted By Keila Lucy Lemos Moura Bonifácio da Silva, Brasilia-DF, Brazil

 


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