Europe
Lithuanian Jews are split over the closing of only functioning synagogue in Vilnius
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ (JTA) — Lithuanian Jews are divided over a decision to close the only functioning synagogue in Vilnius...
How the Berlin Jewish Museum became a political lightning rod
By TOBY AXELROD BERLIN (JTA) — The Berlin Jewish Museum, in the center of Germany’s capital, catches the eye with...
A famed French-Jewish philosopher is afraid to leave his home
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ PARIS (JTA) — As a French celebrity philosopher, Alain Finkielkraut belongs to a tiny group of VIPs who...
Notre-Dame will be rebuilt — but most European Jewish sites never will be
By RUTH ELLEN GRUBER BUDAPEST (JTA) – Architecture and built heritage can be powerful symbols. Notre-Dame de Paris is one of...
In Britain, Labour Party rebels give Jews hope
by CNAAN LIPHSHIZ (JTA) — Even before he was old enough to vote, Justyn Trenner was already a supporter of...
Anti-Semitism among Yellow Vest protesters demoralizes France’s Jews
by CNAAN LIPHZHIZ PARIS (JTA) — Four years ago, a heartbroken Bernard-Henri Levy found some solace in how more than...
Outside Amsterdam’s Portuguese Synagogue, Spanish olive trees endure northern winters
by CNAAN LIPHSHIZ AMSTERDAM (JTA) — Each year at the height of winter, city workers descend on the square opposite...
Austria, where far right is part of government, takes a leading role in Europe’s fight against anti-Semitism
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ (JTA) — Less than one year after the election of Sebastian Kurz as Austria’s leader, he has...
Why these Dutch Christians are celebrating Sukkot
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ HENDRIK-IDO-AMBACHT, Netherlands (JTA) — From its exterior, the massive building known as The Ark in this Dutch...
Why ‘Lucky Jew’ imagery is so popular in Poland
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ (JTA) — Visit a few main marketplaces or trinket shops in Warsaw or Krakow, and you’re almost...
