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The last German patriarch: Berthold Beitz

Berthold Beitz Dies at 99

Berthold Beitz has saved hundreds of Jews. After World War II he became one of the most powerful managers in Germany and was honored in Yad Vashem. Now he is nearly 100 years old
Jew or no Jew?

Think you know your Jews?

What makes food kosher? Are all Jews religious? Is a German allowed to criticize Israel? Just some of the questions being asked of visitors to the Jewish Museum's latest exhibition in Berlin.
Dramatist and theater director, Tuvia Tenenbom

Tenenbom’s Tales

Anti-Semitism is tenacious, compared to dramatist and theater director, Tuvia Tenenbom, who insists on delivering ill-informed theatrical wisecracks to his audiences
Nike Wagner, outspoken great-granddaughter of the famous composer

Celebrating Wagner?

It is his 200 birthday this year and never before has Richard Wagner or his operas been so controversial. Nike Wagner discusses his work and contemporary reception
Fashion

Fashion Capital Berlin

Berlin once was a glamorous hub for international style and Jews were part of a thriving business. But the Nazis have almost destroyed fashion and tailoring tradition. Today Berlin ranks again among the top international fashion locations. More people earn their living in the fashion business in Berlin than in any other German city