Ada Colau is the former mayor of Barcelona, capital of Catalonia and Spain’s second city. For some time she has been the object of investigation for two practices. First, as mayor she is believed to have provided municipal subsidies to those individuals and organizations that have supported her politically. Second, she has been investigated for […]
In Barcelona, Historic Maimonides Synagogue Vandalized
In Barcelona, the historic Maimonides synagogue was recently vandalized, with pro-Palestinian graffiti scrawled on its outer wall. This took place in a city whose officials, above all the mayor, have created an anti-Israel atmosphere that Jews in the city believe contributed to the vandalism. More on this event can be found here: “Barcelona Mayor Attracts […]