Dinah Spritzer

Fear and Loathing in Europe: Islamophobia and the Challenge of Integration

Published on February 26, 2009

Fear and loathing in Europe: Islamophobia and the challenge of integration

Europe’s Muslim Factor

Published on February 26, 2009

Vivian Teitelbaum was a new member of Brussels’ regional legislature when she sponsored a bill in 2005 to renew the region’s scientific and industrial research agreement with Israel.

Can Britain De-Program the Radicalism of its Muslim Population?

Published on February 26, 2009

Can Britain De-Program the Radicalism of its Muslim Population?

Tales from the crib: Jolie’s Jewish ob-gyn speaks

Published on July 15, 2008

Angelina Jolie brought her twins into the world on Shabbat. That fact may have been overlooked last Saturday by the thousands of media outlets covering the birth, which took place at Lenval Hospital's Santa Maria Clinic. But the timing did not escape Dr. Michel Sussmann, Jolie's Jewish obstetrician.

Independence creates uncertainty for Kosovo’s Jews

Published on February 21, 2008

There are some 50 Jews left in Kosovo. Belonging to three families, or clans, they all live in the city of Prizren, a rare gem of ancient architecture amid a landscape devastated by war, poverty and communist-era concrete.

New reports expose rampant anti-Semitic attacks in Western Europe

Published on June 14, 2007

Anti-Semitism in Western Europe apparently is out of control.

‘Heritage’ guide reflects European Jewish revival

Published on May 24, 2007

When she set out to write the first comprehensive Jewish travel guidebook on the countries of the former Eastern bloc, Ruth Ellen Gruber might as well have been documenting the secret life of a New Guinea tribe of cannibals.

Rescuer and rescued reunion aids Polish talks on Shoah claims

Published on March 8, 2007

Schmetterling and Czekaj had not seen each other since 1944, when Soviet troops liberated Kopyczynce from the Nazis.

"I am here today only because she and her family risked everything to save us," Schmetterling told the crowd, looking at Czekaj. "Now, to see her here in Poland, is more than I could have imagined."

‘Zorro’s Bar Mitzvah’ documents the real rite of passage

Published on January 11, 2007

In the new Austrian film, "Zorro's Bar Mitzvah," Jewish party documenter Andre describes the addictive nature of his video extravaganzas.

European anti-Semitism up since Hezbollah war

Published on November 16, 2006

Israel's recent war with Hezbollah resulted in a new wave of anti-Semitic incidents in Europe -- almost all in Western Europe, a new report finds.

Trouble Mars Pope’s Trip to Auschwitz

Published on June 1, 2006

Eleven years ago, at ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, misunderstandings between Poles and Jews ran so deep that even a rabbi's desire to say the Mourner's Kaddish reportedly disturbed some Polish politicians

Trouble Mars Pope’s Trip to Auschwitz

Published on June 1, 2006

At last Sunday's visit by Pope Benedict XVI, not only was Kaddish recited, but a whole new Catholic sensitivity to Jews was on display -- even as Poland struggles to battle xenophobia and anti-Semitism, sometimes from Catholic sources.

Auschwitz Might Get Name Change

Published on April 27, 2006

Poland has long wanted its name not to be used in reference to concentration camps that existed on Polish soil during World War II. Now Poland has made an official request to change Auschwitz's. name -- to mixed reviews

PASSOVER: Prague’s Matzah Metamorphosis

Published on April 6, 2006

An anonymous source breathes heavily on the other end of the receiver, softly intoning that the only way to get the goods is from an inside contact. Through friends, I discretely discover my intermediary, who leads me through several dark corridors for an encounter with an angry man.

A Bitter Pill for Europe to Swallow

Published on February 16, 2006

Unnerved Danish members of the European Parliament refuse to comment on the violent protests in the Arab world and even normally chatty European analysts said in interviews that they are withholding speculation for fear of fanning the flames.

Polish Leader Has Extremist Allies

Published on December 1, 2005

The new president of Poland was elected with the backing of anti-Semitic supporters. But not all Polish Jewish officials believe that Lech Kaczynski, who will take office in December, should be criticized for his extremist bedfellows.