Africa
Nelson Mandela was close to South Africa’s Jews
Country’s first democratic president had lifelong relationship with small community By MOIRA SCHNEIDER CAPE TOWN, South Africa (JTA) — In...
Egyptian Jews: We support military’s fight against ‘terrorism’
Only 14 women make up Cairo’s dwindling Jewish community, but they support the army’s campaign — even if it means...
Moroccan king funding preservation of Cape Verde Jewish heritage
Some, however, think the king’s concern is ‘a political calculation to improve Morocco’s international standing’ By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ PRAIA, Cape...
Event celebrates Minnesota ties to rescue of Ethiopian Jewry
AJW Staff Report Minnesotans who played a role is the mass aliya (emigration to Israel) of Ethiopian Jews were remembered...
Egyptian military reportedly kills 20 Sinai terrorists
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Egyptian attack helicopters and troops reportedly struck and killed at least 20 terrorists in the Sinai. The...
With Muslim Brotherhood’s ascendancy, Mubarak's legacy is upended
Israeli and American leaders are clearly nervous after Egypt’s election results as the state system lays in ruins By RON...
With our cousins in Africa
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A journey from ‘ChiCongo’ to Minnesota
By MORDECAI SPECKTOR After 16 years on the job at the Jewish World, I have met Jews from all corners...
From Congo to Minnesota
Kabuika Kamunga, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, who has been living in Chicago — "I'm from ChiCongo,"...
Gaza flotilla stuck in port
By MARCY OSTER JERUSALEM (JTA) — On the face of it, the so-called Gaza Freedom Flotilla seemed to be a...
