Scary things are happening in Venezuela. Half of the Jewish population has already fled. Gabe Ledeen titles her article, "Echoes of the '30s in Caracas."
The Jews of Venezuela are afraid, as well they
should be. Walking their streets and visiting their homes and
synagogues, I could feel the sense of foreboding that weighs 
heavier on
them day by day. I could hear it in the urgency of their prayers during
religious services, feel it in the embraces and handshakes I received
when I introduced myself and my mission and see it in the eyes of the
Hebraica high school students
as I listened to their stories of frustrated youth. They are asking for
our help, for our strength, and our voices. They cannot speak out; will
we speak for them? [more . . . ]