Netflix’s ‘Rough Diamonds’ shows the drama of Antwerp’s Orthodox diamond district
Until the past decade, Antwerp was home to over 80% of the world’s annual uncut diamond trade, and much of it was dominated by haredi Orthodox Jews.
Religious Reinforcement Campaign in Belgium • The Admor Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto held a marathon of Torah lessons and meetings with the great admors and rebbes of Antwerp • The Admor was accompanied by his son, Rabbi Yoel Moshe Pinto, who continues to follow in his footsteps (photo credit: DAVID COHEN)ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
