The Attack on the Colleyville Synagogue and the Battle of Narratives
The identity of anti-Semitic attackers can warp political discussions about anti-Semitism.
January 21, 2022
Hans Christian Andersen’s Jewish Inspiration
Jewish characters and themes appear throughout the works of the renowned Danish storyteller.
Though Hans Christian Andersen considered himself a serious novelist and dramatist, he is best known for his fairy tales, which include such classics as “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling”, “The Steadfast Tin Soldier,” and “The Red Shoes.” By and large, these are morality tales, informed by the Danish author’s Christian beliefs. But as Saul Jay Singer notes, Andersen’s work was also influenced by his encounters with Jewish life in Denmark:
January 21, 2022
Americans Held Hostage in Iran Speak Out Against an Unscrupulous Travel Industry
Iran’s “industry of hostage-taking” is being ignored by touring companies and accrediting authorities alike.
Hans Christian Andersen’s Jewish Inspiration
Jewish characters and themes appear throughout the works of the renowned Danish storyteller.
A Bard of the Diaspora
An interview with a Yiddish singer seeking to bridge old and new worlds.
Bringing the Jerusalem Talmud to the Digital World
A translation of the Jerusalem Talmud is now available online.