Monday, May 10, 2010

Afghanistan's last Jew vows to stay put

CNN

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Zablon Simintov is always guaranteed the best seat in his local synagogue here, but the privilege comes with a downside: he's the last Jew in Afghanistan.

The country's 800-year-old Jewish community -- an estimated 40,000 strong at its peak -- is now a party of one. [...]

1 comment :

  1. There used to be two and each swore to drive the other out. I guess this guy won.

    On the other hand, we now have found a shul where there is no machlokes!

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