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Discovering the Jewish Heritage of Bursa, Turkey
Category : Latest Destination
Located in the northwestern region of Anatolia, Bursa, Turkey’s fourth-largest city, holds a captivating allure steeped in mystery and legend. It held the distinguished honor of being the inaugural capital of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1326 to 1363. Today, Bursa stands as a vibrant and modern metropolis, offering a treasure trove of historical gems […]
Read MoreMonday, September 11th, 2023
Discover Vienna’s Majestic Jewish Heritage
Category : Must-See Travel Destinations
Among the many cities in Europe, Vienna stands out as a bastion of rich and deeply rooted Jewish heritage. The Jewish community in Vienna has not only endured but thrived, making Vienna’s Jewish heritage sites some of the most abundant and culturally significant in all of Europe. The enduring and profound influence of the Jewish […]
Read MoreMonday, September 11th, 2023
Ishay Ribo’s Madison Square Garden Debut Makes History
Category : Blog
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Ishay Ribo’s historic concert united Jews of all backgrounds for an emotional evening of unity, togetherness, and a heartfelt song featuring Avraham Fried, Amir Dadon, and Akiva. Ishay Ribo became the first Israeli artist and the first orthodox Jew to headline a concert at New York’s renowned Madison Square Garden arena […]
Read MoreWednesday, September 6th, 2023
El Al Plans to Expand with Routes To The United States And Asia-Pacific
Category : Travel Services
El Al beginning Aug. 24 will add connecting service from six U.S. airports to 10 global destinations via Tel Aviv, the carrier announced Thursday. Passengers also can schedule a free stop-over in Israel for up to seven days, with no visa required for U.S. citizens to visit or transit Israel. The destinations include Bangkok, Hong […]
Read MoreMonday, August 28th, 2023
Kosovo inaugurates ‘Wall of Honor’ statue for 23 Albanians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust
Category : Editor's Picks
A statue bearing the names of 23 Kosovo Albanians who rescued Jews from the Holocaust during World War II was inaugurated Wednesday in the capital, Pristina. The “Wall of Honor” statue was placed in a park in Pristina in the presence of some of the rescuers’ descendants, political leaders, and the U.S. and German ambassadors. […]
Read MoreThursday, August 24th, 2023
The Jewish Harlem Walking Tour
Category : Events & Festivals
Once the second-largest Jewish community in the United States, Harlem was home to more than 175,000 Jews. Date and time Tuesday, November 7 · 10:45 am – 1:15pm EST Location Apollo Theater Meet in front of the Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 Join Barry Judelman as he leads you on […]
Read MoreFriday, August 18th, 2023
Under A Star-Studded Jerusalem Sky The Jerusalem Film Festival Screened the Israeli Premiere of “Golda” In the Electrifying Presence of Helen Mirren, the Film’s Star
Category : Featured Article
The Israeli Premiere screening of Golda took place at the red carpet opening of the 40th Anniversary of the Jerusalem Film Festival (JFF). It is hard to imagine a more dramatic setting for the screening than Sultan’s Pool, an ancient water basin located in the valley just below the lit-up Walls of Jerusalem’s Old […]
Read MoreWednesday, August 16th, 2023
Discover the Jewish Heritage and the Historic Synagogues of Istanbul, Turkey
Category : Top 10
The Jewish presence in Turkey traces its roots back to the 4th century BCE, with archaeological discoveries confirming Jewish settlements in various regions, including the Aegean areas such as Sardis, where ancient synagogue ruins have been found, as well as Miletus, Priene, and coastal cities like Bursa along the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. In […]
Read MoreThursday, August 10th, 2023
The Stories of WWII Survivors Live On Through New Projects Memorializing the Remarkable History of 20,000 Jewish Refugees in Shanghai
Category : Blog
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum Exhibition Comes to NYC for First Time Since Major Expansion; Chinese-Jewish Cultural Connection Center Announced by Descendant of Refugees; New Films, Theatrical Shows, and Musical Performances to Launch Across the U.S. & China As part of a wave of new cultural projects that honor the legacy of the 20,000 Jewish refugees […]
Read MoreTuesday, August 1st, 2023
Galilee Circassian village picked as top tourism spot
Category : Travel Services
Kfar Kama, one of two Circassian villages in Israel, is listed among the 32 “Best Tourism Villages 2022” by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Kfar Kama, one of two Circassian villages in Israel, appears on a list of 32 “Best Tourism Villages 2022” from 18 countries chosen by the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The objective of […]
Read MoreMonday, July 31st, 2023