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Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider used hockey to advocate for Soviet Jewry
The documentary “Cold War in Philly” explores how Ed Snider, the former chairman of the Philadelphia Flyers, used his platform to highlight the oppression of Jews in the Soviet Union. Snider, who led the team from its inception in the late 1960s until 2016, worked with local groups to support Soviet refuseniks who were prevented from leaving the country.
A pivotal moment occurred on January 11, 1976, when the reigning Stanley Cup champion Flyers played against the Soviet Red Army at the Spectrum. The game served as a high-profile event to raise awareness for the plight of Soviet Jewry. The Flyers won the match 4-1. The documentary was recently presented at the Betty and Milton Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
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Betty and Milton Katz JCC · Cherry Hill · Ed Snider · Philadelphia Flyers · Soviet Red Army
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Ed Snider was the chairman of the company that owned the Philadelphia Flyers. jewishexponent.com · jewishtimes.com · washingtonjewishweek.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ed Snider supported organizations that advocated for Soviet refuseniks. jewishexponent.com · jewishtimes.com · washingtonjewishweek.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The documentary “Cold War in Philly” was released in May. jewishexponent.com · jewishtimes.com · washingtonjewishweek.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Philadelphia Flyers played the Soviet Red Army on January 11, 1976. jewishexponent.com · jewishtimes.com · washingtonjewishweek.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Flyers defeated the Soviet Red Army with a score of 4-1. jewishexponent.com · jewishtimes.com · washingtonjewishweek.com