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Slovakia celebrates Jewish culture with launch of Hebrew poetry book
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Bennett, Magnus
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
07-07-2003
PRAGUE, July 6 (JTA) -- An 11th-century Jewish poet-philosopher, a Slovak
professor and a London rabbi may appear at first glance to have little in
common.
But this unlikely alliance could help revive Jewish life in Slovakia and
broaden understanding of Judaism in the country.
Late last month, Slovak Jewish representatives and local politicians
gathered in a public library in the city of Kosice, Slovakia, to celebrate
the launch of a book, "The Crown of the Kingdom," by 11th-century Spanish
poet and philosopher Rabbi Solomon ben Judah ibn ...
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