by Irina Tsukerman Recently, Craig McKay came out with a fascinating new volume with three major essays exploring the history of Comintern from a unique perspective. The blurb reads: “If you are curious about the clandestine world of the Comintern, you may find my new book, Three in One, Essays on the Comintern, of real […]
by Elisa Garfagna This investigation aims to systematically and thoroughly examine the factors that led to the Night of Broken Glass (Kristallnacht) on November 9-10, 1938, a pivotal event marking an escalation in the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany. An analysis of the social context reveals a critical element in the realization of Kristallnacht. […]
by Elisa Garfagna Ah, humanity! Always eager to find a target to vent its frustrations upon. And who better than the Jews? Let’s delve into why this people seems to be the preferred subject of a litany of unfounded criticisms. Why should we have anything against them? Allow me to explain! Let’s start with the […]
by Elisa Garfagna On October 16, the killing of Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) marked a crucial moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This event occurs within a broader historical and political context that calls to mind Hannah Arendt’s reflections on totalitarianism and the atrocities committed by Adolf Hitler. Exploring […]
By Elisa Garfagna Shemà, one of the most sacred and significant prayers in Jewish tradition, transcends mere affirmation of faith; it serves as a profound point of connection among spirituality, anthropology, and psychology. Opening with the words “Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad” (“Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our God, the Lord is One”), […]