The next-to-last Afghan Jew will be buried in Israel. Yitzhak Levi’s remains were sent to Uzbekistan on Tuesday, the first stop on a journey to Israel, the Red Cross said. Levi succumbed to complications from diabetes in Kabul recently.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.