More than 400 Jews gather in Montenegro for fourth annual Mahar conference

2016. november 4 21:48

More than 400 Jews gather in Montenegro for fourth annual Mahar conference

 

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Small blog mahar2 More than 400 Jews gather in Montenegro for fourth annual Mahar conferenceDelegates from 15 countries in southeast and central Europe take part in conference aimed at strengthening the cultural identity and community of Jews around the region and their relationship with Israel.
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