What are the religious implications of Israel's war on Iran?
The article discusses how Israel is framing its military actions against Iran through a religious lens, aligning them with Jewish heritage and identity.
Pasta made in Greece by Michailidis from Minor Asia and Konstantinidis of Jewish descent – The first steps of a Greek company that made history
The article discusses the founding of the first Greek pasta factory, MISKO, which began operations in 1927 in Piraeus, highlighting the collaboration between two entrepreneurs from different backgrounds.
Mobility by AfD Politician Angers Descendants of Jewish Industrialist Family: ‘I Really Exploded’
A controversial campaign event by AfD politician Björn Höcke, featuring a Simson moped, has sparked outrage among descendants of the company's Jewish founders due to its historical ties to Nazi appropriation.
The Fight for Simson: Its Name Should Not Become a Symbol of the AfD
The descendants of the Jewish family that manufactured the Simson mopeds are opposing the far-right AfD's attempt to co-opt the iconic East German vehicle as a political symbol.
‘An insult to our name’: AfD urged to stop using Simson mopeds at events
Jewish descendants of the founders of the Simson moped brand denounce the far-right AfD's use of their name and heritage during political events.
Students Help Restore Life to Rare Functionalist Furniture from a Jewish Family
Students in Czechia took on a project to restore rare functionalist furniture that belonged to a Jewish family.
Voluntary Engagement: From Platform 11 to the Rabbi Villa
Ingeborg Kropp-Arend, an active volunteer, received the Federal Cross of Merit for her extensive contributions to social projects, including supporting women at the Munich central station and commemorating Jewish life in a historic villa in Fulda.
Homeland is a feeling, not an address
The article explores the complex heritage of Maria Bosse-Sporleder, a Baltic German who reflects on her cultural identity and family background, revealing influences from various ethnicities including Russian and Jewish.
Heirs of Pissarro sue the Met over painting sold under Nazi coercion
Heirs of a Jewish art collector persecuted by the Nazis are suing the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York over a Camille Pissarro painting that was allegedly sold under duress in 1941.
On the Way to the Jewish Museum
The Altona Museum presents a new permanent exhibition titled 'Milestones of Jewish History: A Project Space for Hamburg', showcasing the city's 400-year Jewish history through objects, texts, and photographs.
Jewish American columnist Thomas Friedman says he was uninvited from 2024 Adelaide writers’ week over ‘timing’
Thomas Friedman, a Jewish American columnist, revealed that he was uninvited from the 2024 Adelaide Writers' Week after initially agreeing to participate due to issues with timing.
Why Holocaust remembrance matters as history is rewritten and antisemitism surges
The article discusses the importance of remembering the Holocaust in light of rising antisemitism and the revision of historical facts, particularly in the context of a Small Polish town where Jewish heritage has been erased.
Michael Blumenthal turns 100: The man who made the Jewish Museum Berlin great
Michael Blumenthal, founding director of the Jewish Museum Berlin, celebrates his 100th birthday while being recognized for his significant contributions to the museum and his historical flight from Nazis to the U.S.