Blog
15 Israeli celebrity chefs whetting the world’s appetite
Category : Featured Dining
These chefs born in Israel are cooking and baking their way to fame in the US, Europe, and Asia. Once upon a time, people outside of Israel could only find Israeli-style soul food – and not much of it, really just falafel and hummus – in American cities with large Jewish populations. Thankfully, those days […]
Read MoreMonday, April 25th, 2022
Interview with Turkish born designer Meri Kohen Gershman featuring Jewelry inspired by nature and romance
Category : Featured Article
New York Jewish Travel Guide sat down with Meri Kohen Gershman, founder and creative director of Meri Lou Jewelry, to ask a few questions about her 2022 jewelry collections, inspirations, and influences. NYJTG – What was your inspiration to become a jewelry designer? Meri Kohen Gershman: Since my early years, I have had a keen […]
Read MoreFriday, April 15th, 2022
A Jewish girl was saved by a Ukrainian family during World War II. Now her grandchildren are returning the favor.
Category : Featured Article
Cousins and Ukrainian refugees Lesia Orshoko and Alona Chugai are among the millions who are running for their lives as Russian forces invade their country. But in a wartime twist of fate, the cousins landed in Israel last week to a friendly face — someone who was repaying a decades-old kindness. The friendly face was […]
Read MoreFriday, April 1st, 2022
Malta: A Mediterranean Destination Filled with Authenticity and Curated Exclusive Experiences and a Jewish Heritage dating back to the Roman Times
Category : Latest Destination
Malta, an archipelago located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, has been acclaimed for its luxurious accommodations, warm climate, and 7,000 years of history. A visit to Malta is to immerse oneself in centuries of history while enjoying the very best of modern life and curated experiences to meet each traveler’s personal desires. At […]
Read MoreWednesday, March 30th, 2022
Planning your holiday escape – 7 Reasons to Discover Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Category : Latest Destination
This stunning stretch of the Baltic coastline remains one of Europe’s best-kept secrets, boasting pristine white sandy beaches and glistening seas. Situated in the northeastern part of Germany, between Brandenburg, the Schleswig-Holstein Sea, and neighboring Poland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is where you’ll find this hidden gem. What sets this state apart is its extensive 2,000 kilometers (1,243 […]
Read MoreTuesday, March 29th, 2022
Culinary Queens put Negev Desert hospitality on the map
Category : Featured Dining
Meet Shula Knafo, who immigrated from Casablanca at age 6 and raised a family in Yeruham, where she hosts visitors with her sumptuous ethnic dishes. In its early days, the location of the Negev Desert city of Yeruham was described as “at the end of the world to the left.” Its first pioneers were Rumanian […]
Read MoreTuesday, March 29th, 2022
Kosher Restaurant Opens In Moroccan Hotel
Category : Editor's Picks
Marrakech, a mythical city with a unique charm is home to the Atlas Asni hotel. They recently opened “Axo” the first Kosher restaurant in the hotel, providing the Kosher consumer with breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Axo restaurant will be open all year round and is also taking reservations for Shabbos meals. They have separate meat […]
Read MoreMonday, March 21st, 2022
President Herzog greeted with shofar blasts at Istanbul synagogue
Category : Editor's Picks
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Istanbul’s Jewish community on the second and final day of his brief but historic diplomatic visit to Turkey. Herzog spoke at the Neve Shalom Synagogue, where he was greeted with joyful clapping and shofar blasts. The President asked those assembled at the house of worship to pray for “our […]
Read MoreFriday, March 11th, 2022
Israel Set to Welcome International Travelers with Easier Entry Rules as of March 1
Category : Travel Services
Israel is ready to welcome international travelers once again as it eases entry rules. As of March 1, the country will welcome all tourists, vaccinated and unvaccinated, of all ages with much easier entry restrictions. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz and Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov on Feb. 20 discussed the easing of […]
Read MoreTuesday, February 22nd, 2022
Chickpea seeds go up in space so we can eat hummus on Mars
Category : Featured Dining
Chickpea seeds to become part of the ‘Space Hummus’ project testing hydroponic techniques for plant growth in zero gravity. Should humanity ever relocate to Mars, it will likely miss a few earthly comforts. High among them will of course be hummus, the universally loved and super-nutritious chickpea spread. To avoid such a tragic fate, Israeli […]
Read MoreSunday, February 20th, 2022