February 11, 2013

Benedict’s papacy: a period of close Jewish relations with occasional bumps

Pope Benedict XVI, who announced his resignation of the papacy on Monday, was a doctrinal conservative who nevertheless won plaudits from Jewish leaders who engaged with him over the course of his eight-year tenure.

By Ruth Ellen Gruber February 11, 2013 10:00 pm

From N.Y. to S.F., foodies across the country are altering the native hamantaschen

Hamantaschen, the Purim season’s traditional triangle-shaped cookie, are conventionally filled with jam, but the pastry has come a long way since its namesake ruled in ancient Persia.

February 11, 2013 8:38 pm

Holocaust survivors again protest Allianz-sponsored golf tourney

Holocaust survivors for a third straight year protested outside a golf tournament in Florida sponsored by Allianz because of what they deem the insurance firm’s restitution failures.

February 11, 2013 8:33 pm