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The revival of the Jewish community began in 1989, when several influential Jewish cities organized the Jewish
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was updated in the synagogue, and various Jewish institutions were opened in the city: the school Or Avner-Habad; the kindergarten, Gan
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Jewish School, and on April 17 the synagogue held an official opening ceremony after its renovation.
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