Turkish Immigrant Rediscovers Jewish Faith in British Columbia

June 27, 2005
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Sami Tarblus, a 24-year-old Turkish Jew who fled Istanbul after his family's life was threatened, is enjoying living among a welcoming Jewish community in Vancouver, including his friends at Simon Fraser University and Vancouver Hillel.

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Posted By: selcuk on 6/20/2007 7:04:00 AM

I am a Turkish guy, studying in Canada . When Jewish people fled Europe, Ottoman Empire welcomed them. There are manyminorities in Turkey, and reason why we love Jewish people is they are the only nation who were loyal to Ottomans. However, there are idiots in every country, who are not friendly to minorities.

Posted By: selcuk on 6/20/2007 7:04:00 AM

(2)Most Turkish people love Jewish people, because we have been living with you happily in Turkey for more than 500 years.People who threatned Sami's family, are only bunch of idiots.hope my words are sincere 2 you.

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