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2016 Olympics: Israel's largest-ever delegation is ready for Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA)-When the 2016 Olympic Games open here on Friday evening, Israel will proudly show off its largest delegation ever, with 47 athletes competing in 17 sports. Among them are golfer...
Seven things to know about the Jews of Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA)-When the 2016 Olympic Games opened on Friday, Aug. 5, the eyes of the world were on Rio-the first South American city to host the quadrennial event. True, the build-up to the...
Battling Zika, Brazil's Jews turn to bug repellent/indoor activities
RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA)-Despite recent summer temperatures here topping out at 42 degrees Celsius (109 Fahrenheit), Milena Rozenbrah has become accustomed recently to dressing in pants and long sleeves...