Jews at the Rio Olympics: 10 Fascinating Facts
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerIsrael sent its largest ever delegation of athletes: 47 athletes, competing in 17 events.
Israel sent its largest ever delegation of athletes: 47 athletes, competing in 17 events.
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Eventually, everything is forgotten. Even the worst crime in history.
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The Chinese president’s Jewish confidant who mustered Chinese support of the creation of Israel.
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