Catalonia
Israel Neutral On Catalonian Independence—Angering Spain
The Federation of Jewish Communities in Spain stated that it was opposed to the Catalan secessionist efforts.
Catalonia’s Secret Escape Route For European Jews During The Holocaust
Catalonia’s Pyrenees mountains offered refuge to thousands, hiking through knee-deep snow and ice and avoiding Nazi border patrols.
Barcelona Chaos Had This Israeli Lawmaker Dodging Rubber Bullets
Seeing armed police in riot gear outside a school in Barcelona, the Israeli lawmaker Ksenia Svetlova felt the instincts kick in from her days as
Sukkot Services Go Forward In Catalonia Despite Independence Tumult
Violence between police and pro-independence protesters in Barcelona will not disrupt holiday services there.
Catalonia Jewish Community Divided By Independence Vote
Jewish leaders were unaware of injuries to community members after clashes between police and would-be voters in an independence referendum.
LISTEN: Catalan Nationalist Song’s Popular Yiddish Translation
As the Catalan independence referendum nears hear the Klezmatics perform this this protest hymn – in Yiddish