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The Mekor Haim Choir has joined the European Association of Jewish Choirs on the invitation of its vice-president, Maestro Roman Grinberg, the conductor of the Vienna Synagogue Choir.

The American-Israeli journalist was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan in 2002. A foundation continues his work through international initiatives promoting journalism and tolerance.

Born to two of the handful of Jews who outlived the destruction of Liepāja's community, Ilana has spent her life calling the scattered descendants of Libau home. She is celebrating her 80th birthday.

“What we are seeing in Europe today is pure scapegoating. What we are seeing in Europe today is that blaming the Jews has become, once again, the default mode,” said the Israeli president.

“Catapulting a country towards success and prosperity, in a period of a few weeks, means putting it on the right track.”

The South American nation will be the 10th country to establish a diplomatic mission in Israel’s capital.