Negotiating Soviet Jewishness after World War II and the Holocaust: Remembrance, Reconstruction and De-/Normalization in Times of Hope and Repression

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Soviet Jews faced systemic antisemitism and exclusion, influencing their community dynamics after WWII.
The Stalinist regime actively suppressed Jewish life and concealed the Holocaust, leading to increased hostility.
Post-war foreign policy dynamics intensified the perception of Jews as disloyal, especially with the Cold War onset.
Jews in the Soviet Union developed a strong collective identity amid repression, seeking recognition and support.

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This article examines antisemitism and cultural reconstruction among Soviet Jews post-Holocaust, highlighting the Stalinist regime's impact.

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This article examines antisemitism and cultural reconstruction among Soviet Jews post-Holocaust, highlighting the Stalinist regime's impact.