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The Night of the Synagogues in Romania, 2022
Category : Editor's Picks
The annual “Night of the Open Synagogues” will take place in Bucharest and other Romanian cities this Saturday night! Four synagogues in the capital will be open to the public starting at 8 p.m., each hosting a range of activities including film showings, talks, tours, food and wine tastings, music and dance, theatrical performances, meetings […]
Read MoreFriday, October 14th, 2022
Discover the hidden gem of Japan: the Diamond Route
Category : Top 10
A new and captivating destination has emerged in Japan as Ibaraki, Fukushima, and Tochigi prefectures unite to present the Diamond Route. Located about 2.5 hours north of Tokyo, this route offers a unique blend of attractions, experiences, and culinary delights that diverge from the well-trodden paths of Kyoto and Osaka. The Diamond Route is a […]
Read MoreSaturday, October 1st, 2022
Jewish woman to be knighted for helping Sepharadim gain Spanish citizenship
Category : Editor's Picks
Doreen Alhadeff was the first American Jew granted Spanish citizenship under Spain’s 2015 law to repatriate Sephardic Jews from around the world. Now she is going to be knighted by Spain’s monarchy for helping others obtain that same citizenship. Alhadeff, a 72-year-old real estate agent from Seattle, will be knighted under the order of Queen Isabella the Catholic. Since […]
Read MoreFriday, September 30th, 2022
Promenade in honour of Aristides de Sousa Mendes inaugurated in Paris
Category : Blog
At the initiative of the Paris City Council, a promenade named after Aristides de Sousa Mendes was inaugurated on the borders of the 8th and 17th districts of Paris. In the presence of the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, elected officials of Paris, the Secretary of State for Internationalisation of the Portuguese Republic Bernardo Ivo […]
Read MoreFriday, September 30th, 2022
Tunisia Jewish Community mobilizes to protect its heritage
Category : Editor's Picks
In Sousse, Monastir, and Nabeul, the Tunisian Jewish community, supported by the local authorities, is working to restore places of heritage. Portraits of rabbis, weavers, millers, farmers, athletes, and artists line the walls of the Gaston Karila space in Nabeul, in the Cap-Bon region. This gallery of faces entitled “The Last Magnificent” pays tribute to the last […]
Read MoreFriday, September 9th, 2022
The sisters whose tahini is taking America by storm
Category : Featured Dining
Soom Foods started when Jackie Zitelman’s sisters, visiting her in Israel, tasted the best carrot cake ever – and found out the secret ingredient. Ahh. That first taste of tahini. Sweet, peanut-buttery, smooth…That first taste was the moment that Jackie Zitelman’s two sisters, Shelby and Amy, will always remember from their visit to Israel. It […]
Read MoreMonday, September 5th, 2022
Exploring Casablanca’s Jewish Heritage
Category : Top 10
For centuries, Moroccan culture has beautifully intertwined with Jewish heritage, offering a captivating experience for travelers of all backgrounds. This rich fusion unveils the storied Jewish Mellah, a vibrant community, remarkable synagogues, and architectural gems influenced by Andalusian and Moorish styles. Morocco is also home to sacred tombs, revered holy sites, and the unique Jewish […]
Read MoreFriday, September 2nd, 2022
Stumbling Stones unveiled in Antwerp to commemorate victims of Nazi persecution
Category : Blog
The city of Antwerp has approved the installation of 50 new memorials to commemorate victims of the Nazi persecution during the war, in addition to the existing 107 so-called “stumbling stones” already in place. Under the Nazi occupation of the Flemish city, people were ordered to turn in Jews living in the city. Jan De […]
Read MoreThursday, September 1st, 2022
Delta Air Lines brings forward Atlanta-Tel Aviv flight launch
Category : Travel Services
Delta is expanding its Israel operations to its main hub in Atlanta A short time after announcing three new long-haul routes, Delta Air Lines has made two significant adjustments to the plans it announced a few weeks ago. The first change is to the aircraft that will service Delta’s route from Los Angeles to Tahiti, […]
Read MoreMonday, August 29th, 2022
We Survived the Holocaust
Category : Editor's Picks
Today, publishing on the anniversary of the Nazi invasion of Poland, We Survived the Holocaust (Imagine and Wonder Publishing) is a triumph of words and illustrations that conveys a complicated history and a story of courage to readers of all ages. Author Frank Baker and graphic illustrator Tim Ogline combine their storytelling talents for a […]
Read MoreThursday, August 25th, 2022