Both of the Baltic nations contained rich centers of Jewish life and history before World War II.
A mass grave left behind by the Nazis after a bloody massacre of Latvia's Jews was unearthed this week, following decades of efforts to locate it.
Linda Ozola is one of those behind the plan to expand the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum.
While Latvia has seen very dark days for both its Jewish and non-Russian communities, it is also the home to a rich Jewish history.
The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 64.
"You know where you are situated geographically, and you know pretty well where the threat is coming from", said Lt Col Steffen Lieb, commander of the Patriot deployment.
Poland, the UK, France, and other Europeans states have begun discussing the situation in Russia.
With summer approaching, many are beginning to plan their next vacation abroad with the aim to stay on a lower budget.
During this mission, Cabinet members from all over North America memorialized the past, experienced the present, and learned about the Jewish communal dreams for the future.