Riga

Beitar players take field in Riga holding piece of history

Ahead of Beitar Jerusalem’s match in Riga, players honored Jewish resilience by taking the field with a rare World Betar Movement flag hidden during WWII and recently restored.

Latvian Nazi Compatriots March in Riga

Wiesenthal Center decries 'distortion of history' at march of Latvian veterans, noting many 'participated in the mass murder of Jews.'

Ohr Torah on the Parsha: Hired Hands

Latvia’s President Avoiding Holocaust Memorial with Pres. Peres

Latvian President Andris Berzins is avoiding participating in a Holocaust memorial with Pres. Shimon Peres during his visit to Latvia

Clinton Urges Latvia to Resolve Jewish Property Restitution

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urges Latvia to resolve the restitution of pre-World War II Jewish property “quickly and fairly.”