
Jewish Martyrs of Rhodes
One of the most memorable and poignant stops on my recent vacation to Greece was a visit to the island of Rhodes. Located northeast of Crete, Rhodes is an island with a rich Jewish history dating back to the second century B.C. and, walking the cobblestone streets, I searched for the island’s only remaining synagogue, built in 1577. I found the “Shalom” Synagogue after meandering through narrow alleys and entered a beautifully restored temple filled with relics and background