Rome, Italy

0 Literature Culture

Story Evades Cogitation: An Interview with Cynthia Ozick

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul 2025

In an insightful interview, Abraham Socher engages with renowned author Cynthia Ozick to explore her prolific writing career and her new collection, "In a Yellow Wood."

0 Ethics Communities

Closing a Parish to Pay for a Priest’s Crimes

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 10 Jul 2025

The article discusses the ongoing financial and legal struggles of the U.S. Catholic Church, particularly in New York, as it deals with the fallout from clerical abuse cases.

0 Politics Ethics

The Media is Asking the Wrong Questions about Trump’s Attack on Iran

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 22 Jun 2025

Peter Beinart critiques the U.S. media's focus on the immediate outcomes of military actions, arguing that it overlooks the broader, longer-term consequences of such decisions.

0 Literature Holocaust

Review: ‘One Good Thing’

Elizabeth Edelglass in Hadassah · 6 Jun 2025

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 Culture Politics

Who Can Date During a "Genocide"?

Jewdicious · 29 May 2025

The article delves into the complex interplay of personal identity and politics within the context of modern dating for a Jewish person navigating anti-Zionist sentiments.

0 Politics Israel

Canada rebukes Israel over Gaza conflict, threatening ‘concrete actions’—even sanctions

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 May 2025

Canada, alongside the UK and France, issued a stern rebuke to Israel over its military actions in Gaza, demanding increased humanitarian aid and hinting at potential sanctions.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Jewish Actor Liev Schreiber Shares His Love for Trans Daughter Kai

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 9 May 2025

Liev Schreiber, a Jewish actor known for roles in 'Ray Donovan' and 'A Small Light,' recently expressed his pride for his 16-year-old trans daughter, Kai.

0 Communities Politics

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

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 7 May 2025

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 Politics Ethics

Witkoff’s zeal for deals faces geopolitical reality

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 1 May 2025

Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with a reputation for making deals, was appointed as a Middle East envoy by the Trump administration despite lacking diplomatic experience.

0 Television/Film Culture

Vatican Announces Next Pope is a Jew

Basha Lox in New Voices · 28 Apr 2025

In a satirical twist, the Vatican has appointed Benjamin Goldberg from Brooklyn, a non-traditional candidate, as the new pope, marking several firsts for the church.

0 Politics Leadership

The Self-Inflicted White House Wounds

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Apr 2025

Bret Stephens discusses President Trump's self-created troubles, including his economic policies, alleged autocratic tendencies, and his ineffective foreign interventions.

0 Culture History

What Is Pope Francis' Legacy With the Jewish Community?

People of the Pod · 22 Apr 2025

Rabbi Noam Marans reflects on Pope Francis' lasting impact on Catholic-Jewish relations, highlighting his alignment with Jews and Israel through symbolic acts, such as visiting Israel and condemning antisemitism.

0 Art History

How this Marc Chagall painting explains Pope Francis' soul

Talya Zax in Forward · 21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis had a profound appreciation for Marc Chagall's 1938 painting, 'White Crucifixion,' which depicted the immense suffering of the Jews during the Nazi regime.

0 Politics Communities

Pope Francis’ final speech called for ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza war

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 21 Apr 2025

In his last public address before his death, Pope Francis made a heartfelt appeal for peace in his Easter message, urging a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

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

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 21 Apr 2025

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

0 Holocaust Literature

From an Italian Holocaust survivor, a Kafkaesque nightmare of imprisonment under fascism

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 4 Apr 2025

Maria Eisenstein's memoir, "Internee Number 6," presents a haunting account of life in an Italian internment camp during the Fascist regime.

0 Culture History

The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing

Jewish History Nerds · 3 Apr 2025

The Star of David, also known as the hexagram, carries a complex legacy as both a symbol of Jewish identity and a historical motif used in various cultures.

0 Culture Education

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Mar 2025

Cindy Scarr reflects on the profound realization that her mother has often shared and anticipated her interests, confirming King Solomon's assertion that "there's nothing new under the sun."

0 Leadership Communities

‘Judaea Viva’: Remembering Ted Comet, z”l

eJewishPhilanthropy · 20 Mar 2025

The article commemorates the life and legacy of Ted Comet, a distinguished Jewish communal leader, who passed away at the age of 100.

0 Food Holidays

Cardamom-Rose Iced Coffee

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 11 Mar 2025

Leah Koenig shares her reflections on finding joy during Purim, a time of celebration, highlighting the parallels of the holiday with the festive spirit of Mardi Gras.

0 Politics History

Reversing Kissinger

Lee Smith in Tablet · 5 Mar 2025

Lee Smith explores Donald Trump's perceived foreign policy strategy, which some commentators label as 'reverse Kissinger.'

0 Culture History

How the Pope and my rabbi father changed my life and healed my heart

Jen Rudin in Forward · 19 Feb 2025

Jen Rudin reflects on how a serendipitous trip to Rome with her father, Rabbi A. James Rudin, profoundly impacted her life.

0 Politics Ethics

How USAID Funded Ukraine’s Propaganda Machine. Plus. . .

River Page in The Free Press · 19 Feb 2025

The article explores the controversial actions of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), focusing on its role in funding Ukrainian media, which allegedly engaged in practices that suppressed journalistic freedom by ignoring forced conscription stories while smearing independent journalists.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

How to be a Jew … and a pragmatist

Unorthodox · 22 Jan 2025

Rabbi Marc Katz discusses the pragmatic decisions underlying rabbinic Judaism, focusing on Yohanan ben Zakkai's choice to prioritize establishing a school over saving the Temple after its destruction.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

How to be a Jew … and a pragmatist

Unorthodox · 22 Jan 2025

Rabbi Marc Katz discusses the pragmatic approach of Yochanan ben Zakkai in preserving Jewish teachings by prioritizing the establishment of a school over saving the Temple.

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