Today on the occasion of Simcath Torah (the Rejoicing in the Law), the Antwerp Cathedral chimes played the Jewish anthem “Hatikvah.” The chimes were heard all over Antwerp, increasing the festive atmosphere and gratifying the Jewish population.
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