The Dangers of Iran’s Drone Diplomacy
Sowing havoc from Algeria to Ukraine and beyond.
May 19, 2023
The Real-Life Romance behind a Bestselling Belgian Historical Novel
The Convert tells of a French noblewoman who fell in love with a rabbi’s son.
First published in Dutch in 2016, The Convert appeared in English three years later. This bestselling work of historical fiction, set in medieval France, is a Romeo-and-Juliet tale of the love between a Jewish boy and a Christian girl. Mose Apelblat speaks with the author, Stefan Hertmans, about how he became aware of the real-life episode that inspired it:
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Restoring the Meaning of Jerusalem Day
A holiday of remembrance and relief—and also of love.
Most Saudis Are Skeptical about Normalization with Israel, but Are Much More Worried about Iran
The latest public-opinion survey.
The Real-Life Romance behind a Bestselling Belgian Historical Novel
The Convert tells of a French noblewoman who fell in love with a rabbi’s son.
A Medieval Hebrew Bible Breaks an Auction-World Record
The Codex Sassoon’s 1,000-year journey.