Sefy Hendler
Nazis Obliterated His Legacy. Now Berlin Honors a Promise Made to Its Greatest Museum Patron
James Simon's wanted his gifts to be displayed in their own room in Berlin for 100 years. Then the city's museums became part of the Nazi machine and its anti-Semitic madness
Opinion When anti-Semitism Wears a Yellow Vest
Why has the yellow vests, which began as a social justice movement, been painting itself in anti-Semitic hues?
Opinion Italy's Salvini Should Be Persona Non Grata in Israel
Official Israel plans to lay out a red carpet next week for Italian Deputy PM Matteo Salvini, an ardent admirer of fascism and Mussolini
The Brilliant Jewish Art Scholar Who Survived WWII and Killed Himself Once His Career Took Off
Robert Klein was a Jewish immigrant in France who survived World War II, studied medicine, philosophy and art, and put an end to his life in mysterious circumstances. The discovery of a trove of his unpublished works is causing a stir among art historians
Opinion France’s Jewish Problem
The murder of a Holocaust survivor on the Sabbath eve is a reminder that, more than 70 years after the drama of the deportation and murder of its Jews, France still has not freed itself of festering anti-Semitism
Analysis Coincidence or Not, 'False Information' Buoys Le Pen's Smear Tactics
The French election is a fateful, frontal clash of values and Le Pen is the ideological heir of those who cheered the conviction of Alfred Dreyfus
Analysis French Election: Macron's Victory Provides Europe a Ray of Hope
Yet it would be a mistake to think the French presidency is already in Macron’s pocket and has eluded Marine Le Pen
Opinion Italy Has a Trump of Its Own
Populism, anti-immigration sentiments and an 'old' establishment that objects to change comprises the poisonous potion that Italy is about to swallow.
Europe Has No Answers to the Terror Hitting Its Cities
The mostly sincere but monotonous reactions by leaders on the continent give rise to a harsh feeling of déjà vu and helplessness.
After the Massacres in Paris, Lyon and Marseille, the Presidency Was in Le Pen's Pocket
A nightmare scenario that could become all too real.
Bernard-Henri Lévy: Paris Attackers Are Not Les Misérables
In interview to Haaretz, French philosopher says failed integration is not impetus for jihadism, and claims offensive must destroy, not contain, ISIS: 'They tried to make Israel live in fear. Now it’s France under attack.'
In Speech of His Life, Hollande Promises France Blood, Sweat and Tears
Addressing two houses of Parliament at Palace of Versailles, French president shows his declaration of 'war' is not just rhetoric. Liberte is out; securite is in.
Will Paris Attacks Kill French Spirit of Liberté?
Under fire, France will now have to significantly limit personal freedoms. How serious these restrictions will be and what responses they will engender remains to be seen.
France’s Resounding Security Failure
Prior to the terror attacks in Paris, the writing wasn’t only on the wall — it was inscribed in bold letters on the Eiffel Tower.
The Green Line Is Erased on the Seine
Culture, art, literature and all that jazz, which Tel Aviv is so proud of, now meet the world hand-in-hand with Israeli policies, whether those in the city oppose or support them.
What I Learned at the Louvre About Boycotts and 'Evil Israelis'
To ensure that Israelis won't be prevented from visiting the museum, it’s not enough to dismiss the worsening BDS situation with the usual responses.
Future of Israeli Arts Funding Is in the Balance
New Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev says the state will not fund ‘extreme’ performances, but history shows that may be difficult to gauge.
Who in France Will Shout, 'I Am a Jew'?
Thousands of Parisians took to the streets after the massacre at Charlie Hebdo last Wednesday. Where were they after Friday's deadly anti-Semitic attack?
A France Without Jews Would Be Nothing Less Than a Disaster
Despite the impressive achievements they have made, Jews are feeling increasingly alienated from French society.
Minding Our Mannerists
A new exhibition seeks to rescue the reputation of two 16th-century Italian artists, Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino, leaders of the oft-ridiculed, long misunderstood Mannerist movement that proceeded the Renaissance.
Will Hollande Be Strong on Middle East Peace?
After blocking a deal with Iran, the French president will receive a hero’s welcome in Israel. But France might still suggest its own peace plan.
Art Imitating Life: Bernard-Henri Levy on His New Job as a Curator
French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy has become a first-time curator, with a glittering exhibition that explores the millennia-long battle between thinkers and artists.
Who Needs Botticelli in Jerusalem?
Glittering exhibitions with big names promote marketing rather than culture and knowledge. On the great Renaissance artist and friendship between Israel and Italy.
Con Artist: The True Story of a Master Forger
Decades after forging his last passport, one of the greatest counterfeiters of the 20th century comes clean.
Sir, Where Are You Going?
We can't avoid asking whether the highly dramatic resignation of an incumbent pope doesn't conceal the Holy Father's great disappointment with those closest to him.
Going Once, Going Twice: Both Artist and Commercial Genius
Techniques, styles, tastes and choices of subject may have changed since Titian’s day, but the principle remains the same: An artist might be willing to create a series in order to satisfy the wishes of those who want to acquire an 'original'.
Behind Mona Lisa's Smile
Original or copy? Viewers’ attitudes toward a work of art and its imitations depend mainly on what they know (or don’t know) about the work in question.