Jews Fear Kosovo Independence
As Kosovo declared independence this week, the 50 Jews who still live there are asking questions about their future. Kosovo is a country that didn’t benefit from the recent economic upturn that has taken place in Eastern Europe. The average monthly salary is about $350 and over half the population is unemployed.
The Jews of Kosovo are finding that making a living is getting harder by the day. With crime and corruption are rampant, many are looking to move to greener pastures, possibly Israel.
The American Joint Jewish Distribution Committee provides the Kosovo Jews with social services and hosts celebrations for Jewish holidays. The main question is if they are doing what they can to promote Aliyah to Israel. Although, the population of 50 Jews is not going to break any Aliyah records, Every Jew who makes it to the Holy Land counts.
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