In 1858, in Bologna, Italy, a six-year-old Jewish boy, Edgardo Mortara, was taken by the Catholic Church after being baptized by the family maid.

Cynthia Ozick's short fiction, "The Story of My Family," explores the real-life kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara, a Jewish boy who was secretly baptized and taken away from his family by the Pope in the 1850s.

In this podcast episode hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the story of Edgardo Mortara is explored.

The article discusses the recently concluded Cannes Festival and highlights some of the notable films and events that took place.

Shtadlanut, meaning intercession, is a historical Jewish practice of influential individuals advocating for the Jewish community to influence public policy.

The text discusses various topics related to Jewish history and culture.

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the Mortara Affair, where a Jewish boy was taken from his family and raised Catholic in Bologna in 1857.