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Fire guts a Cape Town synagogue, burning 7 Torah scrolls

No one was injured in the blaze, whose cause has yet to be determined.

Portugal sets aside a day to remember Inquisition victims

The decision comes amid a host of initiatives by the government to strengthen the country’s ties to Jewish audiences and recognition of its Jewish heritage.

Holocaust survivors mark Hanukkah at events around the world

Israeli technology detects suspicious drones at G20 summit

Trump administration sends mixed signals on closing of Hungarian university founded by George Soros

Kosher ban is OK with Jewish supporters of Germany’s far-right party

What PBS got right — and so wrong — about the Jews of Iran

Venezuela’s embattled president welcomes Israel’s former chief rabbi to strengthen ‘peace diplomacy’

Condemn anti-Semitic image on pro-government magazine cover, Ronald Lauder implores Hungary’s Orban

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