The Nazis wiped out centuries-old Bitola Jewry within days. Now, a former resident is aiding in excavating its past so the future may learn

Burial ground opened in 1910 contains some 1,100 graves; it is being restored as part of events marking 500 years from the city's establishment

Vandals damage four graves in Strand; Jewish groups call on authorities to step up efforts against anti-Semitism

For some, the practice is rooted in the Bible and prophecies of the Messiah, for others it is Zionist sentiments; whatever the case, it is often a complex affair