Articles & Columns
This is a selection of articles and columns that Robert Sarner has written for newspapers and magazines in various countries. Covering a wide gamut of topics, they are presented here chronologically, starting with the most recent.
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Exploring Montreal’s Local Culture One Latte at a Time
On the city’s east side, two almost neighboring old-style coffee shops with Italian roots, each with its own fiercely loyal customers, exemplify local life at its best By ROBERT SARNER,… Read more
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70 Recent Reasons to Admire Israel on its 70th Birthday
Taking stock of the big achievements of a small country in just the past 12 months. By ROBERT SARNER, The Times of Israel, April 15, 2018 As with people, nations… Read more
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A Man and His Mission to Keep the Memory of the Holocaust Alive
Philanthropist Sigmund Rolat may have survived the Holocaust and left Poland 72 years ago but part of him will forever remain in his native country where he continues to work… Read more
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Canadian puts millions into massive Tel Aviv-based Jewish hall of fame
The catch? Gail Asper still needs millions more for her dream $400-million Frank Gehry-designed museum, aimed at reframing the Jewish narrative and showcasing achievement By ROBERT SARNER, The Times of… Read more
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Jewish Torontonian turned African tribal elder spearheads nature conservancy
After social innovation Prof. Eric Young’s adoption into the Maasai tribe, he quickly came to implement his traditional ‘tikun olam’ upbringing in a new homeland By ROBERT SARNER, The Times of Israel,… Read more
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From the Land of Canaan to Canada, Israel’s first hockey star shoots for NHL
As a 10-year-old, David Levin set his sights on hockey’s big leagues. Today, his once-unlikely goal could actually be realized By ROBERT SARNER, The Times of Israel, Feb. 15, 2018… Read more
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From Latkes to Laffas: The evolution of Toronto’s Jewish eateries
New exhibition showcases 120 years of nosh in display dedicated to the city’s dozens of Jewish eateries of yesterday and today By ROBERT SARNER The Times of Israel, November 26, 2017 TORONTO… Read more
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In Montreal, legacy of ‘patron saint’ Leonard Cohen looms larger than in life
A year after native-son’s death, the city venerates its Jewish icon with concerts, virtual reality exhibits. By ROBERT SARNER, The Times of Israel, Nov. 17, 2017 MONTREAL — One of… Read more
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Star-studded Montreal memorial concert celebrates life and work of Leonard Cohen
PM Trudeau’s wife reminds 17,000-strong hometown event that Canada’s most famous Jew ‘belongs to the world’ By ROBERT SARNER – The Times of Israel, November 7, 2017 MONTREAL — Those who… Read more
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