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Students perform Nazi salute in soccer game against Jews

Turkish Jewish leaders say they are taking action following Tuesday's incident. The school has apologized.

Jewish earthquake survivors rescued, flown to Istanbul

Surviving members of Jewish community in southern Turkey devastated by earthquake rescued in special operation.

Turkish festival celebrates Sephardic Jewish culture

In Turkey, a festival revives a jewel of the Sephardic world and aims to break stereotypes

This Turkish city's last remaining Jews watch the end of an era

On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city’s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch.

Historic Turkish Jewish neighborhood turning into museum

Old Jewish section of Kemeralti Bazaar in Turkey's Izmir province to be remade into museum celebrating area's Jewish history.

Despite terror threat, life for Turkish Jews hasn't changed

Israeli security warnings elicit subdued response from Jews in Turkey, including some Israeli nationals.

Turkish authorities leading revival of Jewish heritage

Under Erdoğan, Turkish authorities are leading a revival of Jewish heritage. 'Jews are generally loved in Turkey,' Kilis native says.

In this Turkish city, historic synagogues are seeing new life

In Turkey, the city of Shabbetai Tzvi's birth is trying to restore Jewish heritage sites and showcase history.

Honorary chair of Turkish Jewish community passes away

Bensiyon Pinto, the honorary chair of the Turkish Jewish community, has passed away at the age of 85.

Firebomb thrown at synagogue in Turkey

Man throws firebomb at Beth Israel Synagogue in Izmir. No damage caused to the synagogue.

Turkish extremists protest outside Istanbul synagogue

Turkish ultra-nationalists protest outside Istanbul synagogue to denounce Israel's security measures on the Temple Mount.

Erdogan extends Hanukkah greetings to local Jews

In Hanukkah message, Erdogan says Turkey places great importance on the freedom of everyone to observe their own religion and traditions.

In post-coup Turkey, Jews plan their future abroad

Thousands of Turkish Jews are seeking foreign passports.

'The terrorists sold their souls to the devil'

Turkey's chief rabbi condemns Istanbul attack, calls for peace in the world.

Jewish wedding tweeted from Turkey draws anti-Semitism clamor

For the first time in 41 years, a Jewish wedding was held in Edirne, Turkey – and dozens of anti-Semitic tweeters responded.

Israel silent on reports of imminent ISIS attack on Turkish Jews

Israeli, Turkish governments refuse to comment on reports last night of imminent plans by jihadist terrorist to massacre Jewish schoolkids.

ISIS planning 'imminent' attack on Turkish Jewish schoolchildren

Terrorists from ISIS have advanced plans to murder Jewish children in Turkey, Sky News reveals.

'Everyone knew an attack was coming'

Saturday's attack was not Turkey's first, says Jewish community leader - and everyone in Turkey saw Istanbul attack coming.

Turkey's Jews publicly celebrate Hannukah for first time

President Erdoğan wishes Jewish community 'peace, happiness and welfare,' calling them 'an inseparable part of our society.'

There’s a JCC in Turkey?

Amid rising assimilation, Turkey's ancient, tiny Jewish community sees its Jewish Community Center as part of the solution.

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Turkish Jews Hopeful After Elections, But Fear Crackdown

Chairman of Turkish Jewry org says 'people with whom I am in touch say that because of the situation, they want to flee the country.'

Ottoman Era Synagogue Reopens in Turkey Following Restoration

Turkey reopens the Great Synagogue in Edirne, following a restoration protect at a cost of $2.5 million.

Turkey to Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Chairman of Turkey's parliament will attend ceremony in Ankara in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Erdogan Wishes Turkish Jews a Happy Hanukkah

Turkish president sends Hanukkah greetings to the Jewish community, says Jewish citizens are “the fundamental elements of Turkey.”

Well-Known Turkish Jewish Couple Murdered

Well-known Turkish Jewish couple found murdered at their home in Istanbul. Motive unknown.