IN DRESDEN, VALENTINA MARCENARO HAD TO CANCEL THE GEFILTE FESTIVAL: A JEWISH CULINARY CELEBRATION BECOMES A POLITICAL FLASHPOINT

Food has always been a bridge between cultures, a way to share traditions, and a means of fostering understanding. Yet, in today’s politically charged climate, even something as simple as a plate of hummus or a serving of gefilte fish can spark controversy. This reality hit hard in Dresden, where Valentina Marcenaro, chairwoman of Jewish Week Dre