PATH TO FREEDOM A CALL TO A PASSOVER PEACE ACTION Every Passover we are reminded that we were once slaves in Egypt. The memories of this and other struggles for freedom are etched in Jewish history and conscience. It is time for us to affirm that our freedom can- not come at the price of another people's freedom. Lost Generation Continued from preceding page As American Jews we coil for: • Support for a secure Israel, and of the forces for peace in Israel ; • Support for an active American role in promoting the peace process ; • Negotiations between the Israeli government and the chosen repre- sentatives of the Palestinians — today undoubtedly the PLO — based on the principles of mutual recognition and self-determination for peace, security and an end to the occupation ; • A mutual end to violence. This Passover is different from other Passovers because today there is a real chance for peace. 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One common thread was their urge to be with their children or offer them a better future. "They are all skilled, professional people," says English language instructor Clara Collens, an 88-year-old former concert violinist. "Culturally, intellectually, they are the tops. They left marvelous jobs to be with their children." When they reminisce, it's obvious the seniors miss parts of their old life, but not the Soviet Union. "We are happy to be here," Polskaya says. "But all of us need more spiritual life. I need not just food for my body, but something for my soul." Polskaya was reunited with her son two years after he left the Soviet Union for Detroit. Because many of the older immigrants are on fixed in- comes, they cannot afford to indulge in the cultural ac- tivities they loved in the Soviet Union. Transportation is difficult. As 65-year-old Ida Kinchuk explains, "We are without legs." One outlet the seniors have found is volunteer projects. Several work on the Russian language newspaper; others translate for elderly Russian immigrants who do not speak English. Polskaya teaches Voluntarism is not part of the Soviet experienCe, though the Soviets will bend over backward to help family and friends. Russian to adults who want to refresh their knowledge of the language. Berger and Resettlement Service Director Elaine Zaks feel more community outreach for this age group is needed. Berger advocates interaction between the Soviets and Detroiters of the same age and background and extending an adopt-a-family approach. "They've made peace with their exitence," she says. "Now, the quality of their lives needs enriching. It would enrich the lives of the Americans, too." ❑ Jewish News Editor Gary Rosenblat next week will discuss "In Limbo In Ladispoli," an account of U.S. immigration policy and why thousands of Soviet Jews are waiting for visas in Italy. Refugees In Ladispoli Spill Into Other Towns Rome (JTA) — Concern over increasing numbers of Soviet Jewish refugees concentrated in the seaside town of Ladispoli has forced officials to limit the number of refugees assigned to the town and to expand refugee hous- ing to other nearby locations. Three or four months ago, there were 8,000 foreigners in Ladispoli, which naturally caused problems, Ladispoli Deputy Mayor Crescenzo Paliotta said in an interview. Ladispoli has a resident Italian population of 16,000 to 17,000, and public services could not cope, he said. Sanitation and transporta- tion are posing problems for the community, which the state government counted as a town of 16,000 to 17,000 when it allocated funds and personnel. "We faced this problem by asking the Interior Ministry and Foreign Ministry to regulate the presence of foreigners here and to reduce it, by limiting new arrivals in town," he said. "Now there are about 5,000 foreigners in Ladispoli, at least 4,000 or 4,500 of them Soviet Jews, and though the number of foreigners is still very high, the situation is better," he said. Uri Ben-Zion, director of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee's education and social services program in Ladispoli, agreed that things are better. "Ladispoli can [handle] about 4,000 of [the refugees] — maximum. To have more than 4,000 makes a little bit of a problem with the people here," he said. He said the nearby seaside town of Santa Marinella could host about 2,000 Soviet Jews; Nettuno could host