14 OCTOBER 1972, Page 29

Soviet Jews

From Mrs Ruth Lewis Sir: The forthcoming visit of Soviet artists as part of a festival taking place in England during the month of November, is likely to cause consternation amongst many members of the public who are shocked and outraged by the persecution of Jews in the USSR.

As an ordinary member of the British public, the recent news of the ransom taxes, secret trials and obstruction of worshippers at synagogues reminds me of Germany in the 1930s.

Do you think we should close our eyes once again and turn away from a situation which could so easily result in yet again another tragic disaster twice in our lifetime?

Ruth Lewis 222 Queens Drive, Liverpool