New Pope, New Hope?
As a cardinal in Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio showed solidarity with the Jewish community. As Pope Francis, he is a symbol of hope for Jewish-Christian relations. Jews have welcomed and praised him both as a close friend and as a bridge builder between the two religions
Israel’s Interests are Crucial
Rafael Seligmann writes in Germany's BILD newspaper on Obama's Israel tour and the importance of common interests in US-Israeli relations.
Turkey’s Grand Ambitions
Prime Minster Tayyip Erdoğan strives for a leading role in the region. But is Ankara up to the job? Other candidates like Egypt and Iran also line up for the top position. And Turkey knows, that it has to speak to Israel
400,000 Lights Against Xenophobia
Barbara Engels writes about a candle-lit demonstration 20 years ago in Munich which set a new benchmark for the power of peaceful protest. 20,000 or 30,000 participants were expected, more than 400,000 came.
Memorial for Sinti and Roma in Berlin
Sinti and Roma – Germany’s once persecuted minority gets a late recognition