Watch: Renowned ‘refusnik’ Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich tells the harrowing story of the Jewish underground movement: how they made the brave decision to hijack a Soviet plane and how it led them, ultimately, to their freedom.

Renowned ‘refusnik’ Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich tells the harrowing story of the Jewish underground movement: how they made the brave decision to hijack a Soviet plane and how it led them, ultimately, to their freedom.

This lecture was delivered at the 13th Annual National Jewish Retreat.