On this Spanish island, Purim used to be the biggest holiday for persecuted Jews More obscure than major holidays and conveniently synchronized with a Catholic fast, the joyous holiday was a chance for Mallorca’s forcibly converted Jews to mourn their persecution. By Cnaan Liphshiz March 12, 2019 3:28 pm
Spanish Jews pray at former synagogue they want back from the Catholic Church The community has called on the government and church officials to offer a restitution plan for the 13th-century building. December 11, 2018 12:35 pm
Graffiti at Jewish center in France mock Pittsburgh shooting victims Mayor Christian Estrosi said the text was a horrific and anti-Semitic threat that he tied to the Pittsburgh synagogue bloodbath. November 1, 2018 7:55 am
There is a life-size statue of Woody Allen in Spain. Women’s groups want it taken down. January 24, 2018 2:12 pm
Barcelona chaos had this Israeli reporter-turned-lawmaker dodging bullets By Cnaan Liphshiz October 2, 2017 2:34 pm