Jewish synagogue being renovated in Afghanistan


	Jewish synagogue being renovated in Afghanistan

arifsali

11-4-2007 7:39 PM

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muslims, jews, synagogue, afghanistan, renovation, historic, germany

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11-5-2007 12:38 PM

walli

A Muslim NGO working to preserve the country's heritage including structures of other traditions - awesome story! I'm really saddened when such critical examples are not covered more widely in the media.

11-8-2007 10:43 AM

Antara

Oh anything to bring beautiful buildings/actions/hope back to that fascinating country just makes me so happy

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