‘Our Jewish community’s premise is to respect others so they can respect you’

October 30, 2015 7:51 pm Comments: 0

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About 400 Jews from 26 communities across the Balkans, former Yugoslavia and Hungary gathered in Montenegro last week for a four-day conference aimed at bridging gaps and strengthening their Jewish identity. Some of the participants were seasoned activists and leaders of their communities; others were new to the scene; for all of them, it was a chance to spend time with fellow Jews and form bonds that last a lifetime.

These are their stories.

http://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/news/-10-5-2015

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