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South Korea

South Korea is hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. (Photo/JTA-Chung Sung-Jun-Getty Images)
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What it’s like to be Jewish in South Korea

Josefin Dolsten by Josefin Dolsten February 12, 2018March 19, 2018

Though the Jewish community in South Korea is small, Jews visiting the country to compete in or watch the Winter Olympic Games don’t have to skimp on kosher food or […]

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A new rabbi in South Dakota — where there are fewer Jews than in South Korea

Eric GoldbrenerLarry Rosen by Eric Goldbrener and Larry Rosen February 9, 2018
Snowboarder Arielle Gold, one of several Jews heading to South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics
Posted inCulture

The Jews go to South Korea — get ready for the Winter Olympics!

by Nate Bloom February 6, 2018February 9, 2018
Colonel Joseph P. Gleichenhaus
Posted inTalking With ..., Jewish Life

Q&A: U.S. Army colonel on life in a suddenly very hot Korea

max cherney by Max A. Cherney July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

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