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Accidental Tourists in the Land of Tob

By Robin Cohn | January 22, 2025

Anna, Sarah & Deborah - The Book of Tobit

I want to introduce you to three biblical women we hear very little about: Anna, Sarah, and Deborah. No, not the prophetess who blessed Jesus, the wife of Abraham, or the judge of Israel. I’m talking about three women from ancient Jewish literature, The Book of Tobit, which is part of the Catholic…

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Jewish Ghosts of Lecce, Italy

By Robin Cohn | January 22, 2025

Jewish history Lecce, Italy

A week before moving back to the States from Italy, I met the only other Jew of Brindisi at a party. I’d lived there for two years, and just before I left, I found someone with whom I could have celebrated the holidays! Her name was Syd, and she was an American expat who had…

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Lusting after Bread Stamps

By Robin Cohn | January 15, 2025

Matera, Italy & women bakers of the Bible

Ever since visiting the fascinating Italian town of Matera, I’ve wanted a bread stamp. Yes, I’m mad about bread, but I’m also quite keen on the history of this particular pastoral art in this region of Italy. The oldest part of Matera is built out of caves (sassi) where centuries of families lived along with…

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