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Our annual ‘Rhodes/Cos Memorial’ commemorates the deportation of the Jews of those communities to Auschwitz on July 23, 1944.  Last year’s film drew over 300 people and this year’s program promises to be another impactful and informative experience for our community. A unique exhibit (‘Lost Voices’) and Sephardic dessert reception will precede a …

By Cindy Mindell WEST HARTFORD – The Greek island of Rhodes was once home to a Jewish community that could trace its arrival back to antiquity. Rhodes was one of the central ports that traded with ancient Judea during the Hellenistic period. The island is mentioned in the New Testament …