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Books: ‘Primo Levi’s Journey’ traces the path of a survivor
In 2005, Italian filmmaker Davide Ferrario decided to mark the 60th anniversary of Primo Levi\’s liberation by retracing the route of the writer\’s journey in January 1945, from Auschwitz to his hometown of Turin, with a camera crew. The result is Ferrario\’s documentary \”Primo Levi\’s Journey\”. Intercutting footage from the 2005 journey with Levi\’s earlier observations on the same places, the film is disorienting in the beginning. Only gradually does it become clear that Ferrario is contrasting how much — and how little — has changed in the 60-year interval.\n
When in Rome, eat kosher like the Romans
Shops selling kosher products say the increased demand is coming mainly from Jews. But restaurateurs say at least half their customers are non-Jews who want to sample classic Roman Jewish cooking, which many consider to be the most sophisticated of traditional Roman cuisines.
Jewish mothers from Italy, Belgium, and Russia
Jewish mothers from Italy, Belgium, and Russia.
Italy’s Top Chefs Join to Spice Up Wedding
Famous chefs gathered from all over Italy to cook for the wedding of Max Willinger, son of Faith Willinger, a well-known wine and food journalist who has lived in Florence for almost 40 years. She was overwhelmed by the culinary community who volunteered to cook the wedding feast.
Pre-Honeymoon Blues
Some Hints on Snagging Hard-to-Get Tickets With Your Airline Miles.
Choices Snowball for Ski Adventures
Skiers and snowboarders who want vacations with fresh powder have an avalanche of options this winter. Jewish ski trips abound for teens to 40-somethings of all skill levels.
Paint Colorful Table With Italian Dishes
While Crostini di Spuma di Tonno, Zuppa di Pesce Passato, Dolce di Tagliatelle might not sound like Jewish food, Italian Jews have long enjoyed these dishes.
Joyce Goldstein made her first trip to Italy in 1957 and instantly became what she calls a \”fanatic Italophile.\” The former chef-owner of San Francisco\’s Square One and daughter of Russian immigrants, Goldstein threw herself into Italian art, architecture, language, culture and food.
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