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A night different from others as campus protests break for Seder
On the first night of Passover, the singsong of the Four Questions echoed from Jewish homes and gatherings around the world, including from unlikely, contested spaces: the center of pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and other campuses where demonstrations are taking place.
“Methods of the 1930s”: Jewish homes in Paris marked with star of David
The Union of Jewish Students of France posted photos of the homes that were marked and called for those responsible to be found and punished
Lost star catalogue of Hipparchus found in the Egypt
It was hidden behind a medieval parchment from the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai
Ancient city of Soğmatar lures visitors
The ancient city of Sogmatar in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa, known as the "City of Prophets," attracts local and international tourists with its historical wells, rock tombs and reliefs.
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Turkish president shares Passover greetings
Turkey's president shared Passover greetings on March 27 with the country's Jewish community.
"I congratulate with my heartfelt feelings our Jewish citizens on the occasion of Pesach, one of the most important religious holidays of Judaism," President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a message shared by Turkey's Communications Directorate.
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PM Orban counting on wise contribution of Jewish communities in Romania to fight coronavirus pandemic
In a Pesach message, Prime Minister Ludovic Orban says that he is counting on the wise contribution of the members of the Jewish communities in Romania in the fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts to contain it.
Erdoğan sends Passover wishes to Jewish community
Turkey's president sent Passover greetings on April 8 to the country's Jewish community.
"On the occasion of Passover, I would like to emphasize once again that mutual love and respect in society is the foundation of peace and tranquility," said Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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President Iohannis' Passover message: During this difficult time, Jewish communities prove responsibility, solidarity
President Klaus Iohannis on Wednesday sent a message for Passover, in which he voiced his appreciation for the manner in which the Jewish communities have been acting during this time.
Greece’s Jewish community extends wishes to healthcare workers, Covid-19 patients
In its message for this year's Pessach (Passover), the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KIS) on Tuesday extended its wishes to healthcare professionals and those who have contracted Covid-19.
"Our thoughts are with our fellow citizens who are sick and we pray so that God helps them 'pass over' from the loneliness of pain to the joy of life," KIS said in a press release.
Opposition Election Boycott Won’t Topple Serbia’s Regime
The main opposition political alliance of the day, the (sound familiar?) Alliance for Change, SZP, attempted to place itself at the helm of these protests. As ever, the opposition was divided and fragmented. Aside from the SZP, another force, the Serbian Renewal Movement, SPO, was also vying for leadership of the opposition.