The main Jewish prayer house in the Lebanese capital has been renovated beautifully, demonstrating tolerance for places of worship, although there is still residual anger in the country over its conflict with Israel.
a number of national Jewish organizations, including Hillel, held training sessions to help their students and staff prepare for what is expected to be an even more targeted anti-Israel campaign this coming year.
Extreme heat, drought and forest fires in the central part of Russia has mobilized the Jewish community to help citizens who have lost their homes and property due to the disasters.