When the Bolsheviks seized Russia in 1917, they razed thousands of churches, but left the synagogues untouched. Then they murdered 66 million Russian Christians.
The USSR closed down scores of synagogues in the 1920's and 1930's, including over a hundred in 1929 (Yodfat 1973). "mUH 66 MilIOn" is only backed by Solzhenitsyn and gives off "The Six Millions" levels of desperation.
Thanks for the personal note! That is very encouraging to hear about the reach of this substack.
Why 66 Million? Does that even sound accurate? It sounds sus as hell. Like 6 million, with 60 million tacked onto it.
The USSR closed down scores of synagogues in the 1920's and 1930's, including over a hundred in 1929 (Yodfat 1973). "mUH 66 MilIOn" is only backed by Solzhenitsyn and gives off "The Six Millions" levels of desperation.