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Making a Difference in Nepal
In Tevel B’Tzedek, Israeli Micha Odenheimer has created a Jewish Peace Corps that brings Jewish aid and ideals to Nepal, one of the world’s most impoverished nations.

Volunteers from Tevel B’Tzedek enhance Nepalis’ skills as farmers, educators and community leaders.
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Keeping the Faith in Vilnius
Before World War II, the streets of Lithuania’s capital were thronged with Jews. Today, the country is home to 4,000 Jews committed to preserving their heritage.

Before World War II, the streets of Lithuania’s capital were thronged with Jews. Today, the country is home to 4,000 Jews committed to preserving their heritage.
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Passage to the Pyrenees
Jews and others trekked over the treacherous mountain range to flee from the Nazis. These days, people are following in their footsteps.

Jews and others trekked over the treacherous mountain range to flee from the Nazis. These days, people are following in their footsteps.

OneShared.World Seeks a New Global Operating System

by Rahel Musleah

Founded by Jamie Metzl, OneShared.World is a collaborative social and political movement intended to bring about systemic change around the globe.

How the Coronavirus Is Hitting Jewish Communities Worldwide

by Uriel Heilman | JTA

Among the eight million Jews living in the Diaspora, the death toll from Covid-19 is in the thousands and climbing.

‘Righteous’ Poles at Risk from Coronavirus Receive Help

by Cnaan Liphshiz | JTA

The organization From the Depths is delivering groceries to Poles recognized by Israel as Righteous Among the Nations.

Rome’s Jewish Community Responds to the Coronavirus

by Philissa Cramer | JTA

“We are in a state of complete uncertainty,” said Ruth Durgello, president of Rome’s Jewish community.

Spanish Town Responds to Parade Float Controversy

by Cnaan Liphshiz | JTA

The municipality of Campo de Criptana offered the explanation in a statement Tuesday about the display, which it condemned as unacceptable

Senior Saudi Leader and Muslim Religious Leaders Visit Auschwitz

by Marcy Oster | JTA

Speaking at Auschwitz, Mohammed al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, called Holocaust atrocities a “crime against humanity.”

Boris Johnson Defeats Jeremy Corbyn in British Elections

by Cnaan Liphshiz | JTA

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has defeated Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party by a large margin, exit polls indicate.

Israelis Feel at Home on This Remote Brazilian Island

by Marcus M. Gilban | JTA

"Sababas" is how many locals in this picturesque car-free village in Brazil refer to Israeli backpackers.