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0 History Art

How Mussolini's Jewish lover changed Fascist art and design

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 17 Nov

Margherita Sarfatti, a Venetian Jew and Benito Mussolini's lover, significantly influenced the visual language of Italian Fascism through her advocacy for Futurist art.

0 Culture Politics

Why a concert hall should be the last place for a protest — particularly an antisemitic one like this

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 8 Nov

The recent protest against pianist Andras Schiff and the Israel Philharmonic in Paris highlights the misuse of concert halls for antisemitic demonstrations.

0 Literature Holocaust

Review: ‘One Good Thing’

Elizabeth Edelglass in Hadassah · 6 Jun

In "One Good Thing," Georgia Hunter shifts her focus from her family's Holocaust experience in Poland to the plight of Italian Jews during World War II.

0 Communities Politics

Catholic cardinals shared Italian Jews’ concerns that pope ‘abandoned’ them, veteran journalist says

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 7 May

Italian Catholic cardinals are expressing solidarity with the local Jewish community's concerns that Pope Francis was insensitive to the suffering of Israelis amidst the ongoing conflict.

0 Literature Holocaust

‘We Were The Lucky Ones’ Author Georgia Hunter Tells an Incredible New Holocaust Tale

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Apr

Georgia Hunter's novel, originally a personal exploration of her Holocaust-surviving grandfather's past, became the acclaimed novel and TV show "We Were the Lucky Ones."

0 Politics Communities

Will the next pope speak Hebrew? A Jewish guide to the cardinals who could succeed Francis

Ben Sales in JTA · 23 Apr

Following the death of Pope Francis, attention turns to the conclave in the Vatican, where a new pope will be elected.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Will the next pope be good for the Jews?

Mira Fox in Forward · 22 Apr

In the wake of Pope Francis's passing, speculation about his successor's influence on Jewish-Catholic relations is rife.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

In Pope Francis, a voice for interfaith dialogue and against antisemitism

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 21 Apr

Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, left a legacy of fostering interfaith dialogue and combating antisemitism.

0 Education Culture

Consumer Culture Has No Place at College

Sapir · 3 Apr

This article critiques the consumerism permeating modern universities, drawing on Jewish educational models to propose a richer, covenantal approach.

0 History Antisemitism

Pack One Bag: Stanley Tucci and David Modigliani Uncover His Jewish Family’s Escape from Fascism and Antisemitism in 1930s Italy

People of the Pod · 9 Jan

David Modigliani delves into his family's history in 1930s Italy, uncovering their escape from rising fascism and antisemitism, bringing their story to life through a podcast narrated by Stanley Tucci.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Your Jewish friends have a secret group chat.

Karol Markowicz in Future of Jewish · 18 Dec 2024

In recent times, many Jews have found solace and community in secret group chats that are active discussions spaces away from their non-Jewish friends.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish guide to the new NCAA basketball season

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 8 Nov 2024

The Jewish Sport Report highlights notable Jewish athletes and incidents in sports.

0 Education Philosophy

Consumer Culture Has No Place at College

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

The article delves into how consumer culture has infiltrated and diluted the mission of modern universities, shifting focus from genuine educational pursuits to transactional exchanges between students and institutions.