Rome, Italy

0 Culture Education

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Mar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

0 Communities Education

What Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Ruth and the burning bush can teach us about the LA fires

Naomi Levy in Forward · 18 Jan

Rabbi Naomi Levy reflects on the devastating Los Angeles fires and their impact on her congregants through spiritual teachings.

0 History Politics

The Rome not Taken: Pompey, Pigs, and the Implosion of Hasmonean Eschatology

Aton Holzer in Lehrhaus · 12 Jan

Aton Holzer's article explores the Hasmonean admiration for the Roman Republic as depicted in I Maccabees, where Judas Maccabee sought an alliance with Rome.

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 Politics Culture

Meta Analysis

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Jan

The episode delves into the reasons behind Justin Trudeau's resignation, exploring Western political stagnation and public distrust in long-standing leaders like Trudeau and Merkel.

0 Culture History

The Cool, Refreshing History of Mint

Paola Gavin in Tablet · 6 Jan

Mint, with its deep historical roots, has been a beloved herb across various cultures, including Jewish ones since biblical times.

0 Holidays Politics

Mayor Eric Adams calls himself ‘a modern-day Maccabee’ at pre-Hanukkah party at Gracie Mansion

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 18 Dec 2024

Mayor Eric Adams hosted a pre-Hanukkah celebration at Gracie Mansion, emphasizing unity and a commitment to combating antisemitism.

0 Food Culture

Slow braised beef stew (Stracotto di manzo)

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Nov 2024

This piece captures the story of the author's enchanting culinary experience in Rome, where they tasted stracotto di manzo for the first time.

0 Antisemitism History

Opinion | The Arch of Titus must come down

Forward · 8 Jul 2020

Michael Weiner argues for the removal of the Arch of Titus in Rome, drawing parallels between it and the statues of historical figures that represent oppressive pasts, which have been toppled globally.

0 Holocaust History

Mussolini’s Willing Executioners: The Genocide Of Italy’s Jews

Forward · 1 Jan 2019

Simon Levis Sullam's book, "The Italian Executioners: The Genocide of the Jews of Italy," challenges the notion that Italy was peripheral to the Holocaust by examining Italian participation in the genocide of Jews during the Italian Social Republic's collaboration with Nazi Germany.

0 Art Jewish Law

Ben Shahn Was a Propagandist and Proud of It

Forward · 3 Oct 2015

In her book "Ben Shahn's New Deal Murals: Jewish Identity in the American Scene," art historian Diana L. Linden explores the impactful and politically charged murals of American Jewish artist Ben Shahn, who celebrated his role as a propagandist.

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