Abigail Green is nervous about Jewish Country Houses, the book she co-edited. And her concern is understandable: At first glance, the book could be perceived as an ode to wealthy Jews in a bygone European era, along with their art and architecture, fancy furnishings and manicured landscapes. But take a closer look. This book shows... […]
(JTA) — In early 2017, a Jewish government employee and former Democratic congressional aide named Ellis Brachman shared a Facebook post featuring a short BBC interview with a Holocaust survivor. Brachman shared the post one day after International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and as the newly inaugurated Trump administration was facing blowback for issuing a statement... […]