Venezuelan Jewish Community

In Florida, Venezuelan Jewish expats set down new roots

During the reign of the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, thousands of Jews fled abroad — many of them to the greater Miami area. JTA’s Gil Shefler reports.

By Gil Shefler March 24, 2013 7:08 pm

With Chavez gone, Venezuelan Jews look warily to future

With the passing of Hugo Chavez and Venezuela facing a difficult crossroads, the country’s dwindling Jewish community is vowing to press on. JTA’s Gil Shefler reports.

March 12, 2013 8:25 pm

Concern, criticism follow Venezuelan synagogue attack

International Jewish groups expressed concern after an attack on a Caracas synagogue and blamed Hugo Chavez for creating an atmosphere of hate in Venezuela.

February 1, 2009 6:22 pm

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In Florida, Venezuelan Jewish expats set down new roots

With Chavez gone, Venezuelan Jews look warily to future

Concern, criticism follow Venezuelan synagogue attack

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