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A Tour of Malta reveals the history of Jews in the middle of the Mediterranean

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Published: 31 August 2017

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Occupied by one European power after another, the island nation sizzles with a mix of great food, fine wines, monumental fortresses and an ancient past—a past with deep Jewish roots.

Malta: A hidden gem with a rich Jewish history (Moment Magazine)

Less than 200 miles south of Sicily, Malta is like nowhere else in Europe. It sits in the center of the Mediterranean, three small islands surrounded by turquoise waters and bleached by the brightest sun. Occupied by one European power after another, the island nation sizzles with a mix of great food, fine wines, monumental fortresses and an ancient past—a past with deep Jewish roots (July 26)

The Jews in the middle of the Sea (Tablet)
A tour through Malta’s Jewish history (Aug 28)

Photo: 1,600 year old inscribed Menorah
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