Beth Sarafraz: "On December 10 -- designated United Nations International Human Rights Day -- it opened to a packed house at Manhattan’s Lincoln Square Synagogue. There, Israel Zalmanson – former Prisoner of Zion/Jewish refusenik who participated in the desperate escape described in the film, and Glenn Richter -- former Soviet Jewry protest leader, were reunited. Warmly welcomed by an audience comprised of many young Jews and Russians, Zalmanson and Richter stood for over an hour answering questions.
Some were absolutely incredulous to learn that in addition to the original Passover Exodus from Egypt, there was a miraculous “Second Exodus” in 1970."
Read Beth's full review and story about Operation Wedding HERE
Watch the fascinating and funny Q&A with group member Israel Zalmanson, who spend 8 years in Gulag. He was 21 years old when was arrested: