Beirut Jews

What Lebanon Can Teach the U.S. About Religious Tolerance

David Samel | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Samel

Americans and New Yorkers have a lot to learn about religious freedom and tolerance, and can take lessons from Beirut.

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Wadi Abou Jamil: Stories About the Jews of Beirut

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 05.25.2011

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Magda Abu-Fadil

Riveting is an understatement. The beautifully recounted stories about Beirut's Jews are enlightening, but beg for details about community members w...

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The Last Jews of Beirut

Josie Ensor | Posted 05.25.2011

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Josie Ensor

The last Jews of Beirut will have to wait longer for their only place of worship to be restored. The non-profit organization in charge of the renovation effort, has announced they have run out of funds.

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