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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.

Senior Saudi Leader and Muslim Religious Leaders Visit Auschwitz

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

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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.

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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.

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Child Holocaust Survivor Hugs 93-year-old Nazi Guard on Trial

by Toby Axelrod | JTA

Child survivor Moshe Peter Loth, a co-plaintiff in the case, approached Dey during the trial last week and said, “Watch out everyone, I’m going to forgive him.”