The Ragtag Rebuilding of Slovenian Jewry
Slovenia is home to just a few hundred Jews, but the numbers are growing, thanks to a dedicated arts scene and a new rabbi.
A Roman Hanukkah
The storied Jewish community in Rome has a Hanukkah story that’s worth telling.
The Secretive Jews of Madrid
While the Spanish capital is home to several thousand Jews, they aren’t easy to find. And there’s a good reason for that.
Nuseir Yassin: Chronicling the world one minute at a time
Michael Fraiman interviews popular travel vlogger Nuseir Yassin.
From Yoni’s Desk: An awakening in Jerusalem’s Old City
CJNeditor Yoni Goldstein writes about his travels to Jerusalem to find an old friend.
Reviving Jewish Lviv
Diane Slawych examines the ongoing efforts to tell the story of Lviv’s Jewish population.
Walker: The view of Israel from the Far East
“The lesson of my trip seems clear: these Asian societies represent cultures with virtually no history of anti-Semitism, populated by people who understand more about Israel than we often realize.”
Passage to Bangkok – and beyond
Lauren Kramer writes about her recent family trip to Thailand.
A synagogue and cemetery high above sea level
In her latest column, travel writer Sandy Bornstein explores the Jewish synagogues and cemetery in Leadville, Colorado.
A trip to my ancestors’ home in Belarus
This summer Bill Gladstone planned a short trip to Belarus, in part to see whether his ancestral home was still standing.