Half Human
The German Jewish writer Joseph Roth, whose letters are newly translated, chronicled the death of 19th century Europe and the rise of its darker heir
Understudy
The new production of Don Giovanni at the Metropolitan Opera is well cast but marred by poor conducting
Some People
In a spoken excerpt from her new memoir, Rachel Shukert recounts the final days of a European romance
Daybreak: Ransom and Bounty
Shalit’s release could be imminent, plus Palin’s wisdom, scholarly dissent, and more in the news
Odd Couple
Moving to Vienna for four months was hard. Living with a former skinhead was even harder.
Ben-Gurion
Sounding Off
Note to some of my fellow progressives: If we can’t argue about Israel without using anti-Semitic tropes, then the debate is lost before it even begins
Cheap Eats
An entrepreneur opened a Jewish-themed restaurant in Lviv, Ukraine. Chopped liver is on the menu, but not its price—diners get to haggle over it.
Grace Notes
Orthodox klezmer and bluegrass virtuoso Andy Statman and evangelical country star Ricky Skaggs cross genres and faiths to form a mighty duo
Goodbye to All That
For generations, the Jews of Caracas had idyllic weather, prosperity, and vibrant communal organizations. Things have changed under Hugo Chávez.
