Patong Jewish New Year Event Canceled Amid Protests, Israeli Media Reports
A planned Rosh Hashanah dinner at the Chabad Center in Patong, Phuket, was canceled on September 11 due to security concerns raised by Israeli officials, following a protest by hundreds of demonstrators.
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