Jews and Judaism – Page 20

Nechama Tec, Polish Holocaust Survivor and Scholar, Dies at 92

She wrote about heroic Jewish resisters in her book “Defiance,” which was later made into a film starring Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber.

By Richard Sandomir

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How to Avoid Crowds in Venice

Yes, Venice is so very congested. Yet visiting this unique Italian city doesn’t always require taking what Italians call un bagno di folla — a bath in the crowd.

By Anna Momigliano

Jews and Judaism Music

‘Hava Nagila,’ the Jewish Folk Song, is a Hit at Clubs, Bars and Even Mets Games

The beloved Jewish folk song, which is about a century old, is appearing more and more at sporting events, private parties and trendy bars.

By Alyson Krueger

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Rome, Sacred Ground for Nearly 3,000 Years, and Counting

Christianity is just one chapter in the Eternal City’s rich spiritual history. Judaism, Islam and ancient Roman religions are also a big part of the picture.

By David Laskin and Martin Pauer