The Jewish Federations of North America published an open letter calling for the release of Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, who's been jailed in Russia for espionage charges.
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, stands inside a defendants' cage before a hearing to consider an appeal on his arrest at the Moscow City Court in Moscow, April 18, 2023.
As the national Jewish Federations organization continues to support those efforts and work with government partners, Brotiman said, "the advocacy right now is to make sure that Evan stays front and center ... [and] we will continue to rally as we need to."Gershkovich was born to Jewish parents who emigrated from the Soviet Union, where Jewish people were subjected to persecution and repression, in 1979.
"Like many in our community, Evan was raised with a deep appreciation for the promise of the American dream. His story is one that all American Jews can relate to and has galvanized our community to act to ensure his safe return," the Federations wrote. The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in an undated handout image taken in an unknown location.The Jewish Federations letter is among other American Jewish initiatives surrounding Gershkovich's detainment. Last month, many people
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