Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

0 Culture Communities

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 17 Jun

Alan Grabinsky reflects on the profound significance swimming holds in his life, starting with a childhood memory of his father introducing him to the water.

0 Politics Sports

Spain defends soccer star Lamine Yamal over Israel’s criticism of Palestinian flag display

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 May

After soccer star Lamine Yamal celebrated FC Barcelona's La Liga title win by waving a Palestinian flag, Israel's defense minister criticized him for allegedly inciting hatred against Israel.

0 Politics History

Spain’s Jewish Question

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 29 Apr

Alan Grabinsky examines the diplomatic tensions between Spain and Israel, focusing on Spain's deep historical roots of antisemitism and anti-Americanism that influence political stances today.

0 Antisemitism Culture

The New Face of Antisemitism in Europe

Jonny Gould in Future of Jewish · 11 Apr

Jonny Gould's essay details a disturbing encounter with a cab driver in Barcelona, revealing the persistent and unbridled antisemitism that can exist within European cities, often masked by everyday normalcy.

0 Torah Israel

What Avram and Sarai Taught the World Zionist Congress: An Orthographic Exploration of Parashat Lech Lecha

Gabriel Slamovits in Lehrhaus · 22 Dec 2025

The article by Gabriel Slamovits explores an intriguing orthographic aspect of Parashat Lech Lecha, focusing on the presence of a dotted yud in Bereishit 16:5, a unique feature in the Torah that has significant grammatical and interpretive implications.

0 Art Culture

Frank Gehry, renowned architect who began life as Frank Goldberg, dies at 96

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Dec 2025

Frank Gehry, born Ephraim Owen Goldberg, was a Jewish architect celebrated for his groundbreaking modernist designs like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

0 Politics Israel

Euphoria Mixed with Sadness and Worry

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Oct 2025

As Israel witnessed the emotional return of 20 hostages on Hoshana Rabbah, there was a mix of relief and sorrow among the populace, aware of the high cost of lost lives and ongoing tension with Hamas.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Europe is losing its religion, and its Jews.

Future of Jewish · 15 Oct 2025

Europe is witnessing a significant decline of religious adherence, with a noticeable transformation of once-sacred Christian buildings into entertainment venues.

0 History Culture

Touring Through History

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Aug 2025

The hosts of the Commentary Magazine Podcast discuss their favorite historical sites around the world, offering a mix of Jewish and general historical perspectives.

0 Politics Music

‘Death to the IDF,’ punk band chants at Glastonbury ahead of Kneecap set

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 29 Jun 2025

At the Glastonbury Festival, British punk band Bob Vylan incited controversy by leading chants of "Death to the IDF" among attendees, part of broader pro-Palestinian sentiments expressed at the event.

0 Art Culture

Visual Moment | KEY to 50 Years, 50 Noted American Jews in the Arts

Diane M. Bolz in Moment · 26 Jun 2025

The article from Moment Magazine highlights 50 influential American Jews who have made significant contributions to the arts over the past half-century.

0 Politics Music

Another Irish band airs pro-Palestinian message at festival: ‘Israel is committing genocide’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 11 Jun 2025

The Irish band Fontaines D.C. used their platform at the Primavera Sound music festival in Barcelona to project a pro-Palestinian message, claiming Israel is committing genocide.

0 Politics Education

Boycotts: The Legal Remedy

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article discusses the complex issue of academic boycotts against Israeli institutions and their significant implications on international collaborations and Israel’s global scientific standing.

0 Communities Culture

SPONSORED CONTENT: Not All Who Wander Are Lost—But I Didn’t Know That Yet

Asaf Peled in Hadassah · 10 Mar 2025

Asaf Peled shares his personal journey of rediscovering Judaism through travel, particularly with experiences in Spain.

0 Science Ethics

First Person Singularity

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Mar 2025

The podcast episode discusses the implications of a new synthetic biological intelligence technology that fuses human cells with computer chips, touching on potential ethical and social challenges.

0 Culture Communities

Not All Who Wander Are Lost—But I Didn’t Know That Yet

Asaf Peled in Hadassah · 26 Feb 2025

Raised in a Modern Orthodox family in Israel, Asaf Peled felt detached from Judaism as he questioned and wandered through Europe.

0 Holocaust Music

A Holocaust survivor shares her story as part of an avant-garde jazz performance at Joe’s Pub

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 30 Jan 2025

Holocaust survivor Millie Baran, at 99 years old, is sharing her harrowing story in a novel way: through an avant-garde jazz performance at Joe's Pub in Manhattan.

0 History Literature

Jewish Life Stories: One of the last ‘Ritchie Boys’ dies at 101

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 27 Dec 2024

Victor Brombert, a prominent literature scholar and a member of the Ritchie Boys, a secret American intelligence unit during WWII, passed away at 101.

0 Jewish Law History

Saying a Berakha/Blessing over a Minhag - Rabbi Yossi Azose

The Habura · 25 Nov 2024

Rabbi Yossi Azose explores the origins and reasons behind the practice of lighting Chanukah candles in synagogues (Bet Knesset) and whether a blessing (berakha) should be recited, delving into historical, halakhic, and minhagic perspectives.

0 Television/Film Culture

Barcelona review: ‘Lily Collins has the acting chops to fill a stage’

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Nov 2024

Lily Collins makes her stage debut in Bess Wohl's play "Barcelona," featuring opposite Álvaro Morte at the Duke of York's Theatre.

0 Communities History

Perennially Popular Barcelona

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 5 Nov 2024

Barcelona, known for its vibrant culture and rich history, is also home to a significant yet distinct Jewish community.

0 Politics History

I’m a Catalan Jew. The Spanish Inquisition and Franco Tortured My Family. It’s Time for Independence.

Antoni Maroto in Tablet · 9 Oct 2017

Antoni Maroto shares his perspective as a Catalan Jew, arguing strongly for Catalonian independence from Spain.

0 Sports Culture

6 Reasons Judo is Israel’s ‘New National Sport’

Forward · 15 Aug 2016

After Israeli judokas Or Sasson and Yarden Gerbi won bronze at the Rio Olympics, judo has emerged as a potential new national sport for Israel.

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