Fascism and madness in Leros
How two fundamental pillars of Western thought—classical Greek rationalism and monotheistic Jewish faith—collided in a remote area of the archipelago to produce a short-lived but influential communist
‘We keep our memories alive,’ said the mayor of Trikala, where a new memorial was recently unveiled
An exhibit of stereoscopic photographs portrays a rarefied vision of Greek Jewish life, almost entirely wiped out in World War II
Annette Cabelli, a 92-year-old Sephardic survivor from Greece, shares her memories with young audiences across Europe
The Greek isle’s Jews were wiped out during the Holocaust. But today, a tiny community has rebuilt its centuries-old synagogue.
Try Greek thyme honey—dip your apples in it, or make a special baklava—for a truly sweet new year
Blue paint attack follows abortive attempt to prevent monument from being displayed
A festive trip to Congregation Kehila Kedosha Janina, the only Romaniote synagogue in the Western Hemisphere
Event canceled over Star of David engraving, but will now take place ‘soon’
It’s a busy week for our blended family: Last weekend, our Passover Seder; next weekend, our Greek Easter feast
No injuries reported in overnight attack; far-left Greek group suspected
Hate speech legislation a response to rise of neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party
A new restaurant, a cookbook, and a revived market point to the growing popularity of Balkan food, which has a long history here
Gabriel Negrin, 25, the new head rabbi of Athens, will soon become the country’s chief rabbi—with an eye on renewing traditions
Neurologist in Thessaloniki also had Nazi paraphernalia in his home
In 1942, the Jews of Thessaloniki paid in vain to release 10,000 Nazi prisoners
Shootings and a major drone strike mark a big news day around the globe
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