Ruth Ellen Gruber (JTA)
By Ruth Ellen Gruber (JTA)
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Recipes Medieval Jewish Meal in Italy Resurrects Menus
In a medieval tavern in 21st century Italy, waitresses in archaic costumes served a tepid, chalk-white substance the texture of oatmeal to tables filled with slightly skeptical diners. Sweet yet salty, and flavored with a mix of unexpectedly tangy spices, it turned out to be a tasty puree made from shredded chicken breast, almond milk,…
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Fast Forward Hungary’s Jews Face Anti-Semitic Rhetoric
The debate over anti-Semitism in Hungary has sharpened since the anti-Israel, anti-Jewish and anti-Roma (Gypsy) Jobbik movement entered Parliament two years ago as the country’s third largest party. Seeking scapegoats and channeling paranoia at a time of severe economic, social and political woes, Jobbik’s lawmakers regularly – and loudly – spout xenophobic, anti-Roma, anti-Israel and…
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Fast Forward International Holocaust Day Changes With the Times
On the same day next week, Israeli President Shimon Peres will address the German Parliament and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel will appear before a special session of the Italian Chamber of Deputies in Rome. The timing is not coincidental. The events are focal points of international Holocaust Memorial Day, an annual observance on the anniversary…
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Fast Forward Pope Visits Synagogue in Rome in Hopes of Healing Rifts
When Pope Benedict XVI visited this city’s main synagogue, sparring between the pope and Jewish leaders over Pope Pius XII’s role in the Holocaust grabbed headlines. But the emotion-charged visit Sunday held broader significance, as Jewish leaders and the German-born pontiff sought to mend strained relations and reaffirm a commitment to Christian-Jewish dialogue. “Despite a…
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Fast Forward After Pius Move, Vatican Walks a Tightrope on Jewish-Catholic Relations
For at least the third time in his papacy, Pope Benedict’s XVI is doing the Jewish dance that takes him one step back, one step forward. The step back came when Benedict made a move in mid-December to bring Holocaust-era Pope Pius XII a bit closer to sainthood. The step forward will come in mid-January,…
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