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Anti-semitism in Greece

Anti-semitism has reared its head in Greece this month.

The only remaining synagogue on the island of Crete, a lovingly restored medieval jewel, has been attacked by arsonists, not once, but twice.

The first attack, on the night of January 5, resulted in the destruction of about 1,800 books, many of them valuable. A second attack, 11 nights later, destroyed part of the synagogue’s wooden roof, and two offices.