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Discover the Hidden Jewish Heritage of Lodz, Poland, and its Beauty
Category : Top 10
Lodz, often pronounced as “woodge” and meaning “boat” in translation is situated roughly 130 kilometers southwest of Warsaw. While it may not immediately dazzle visitors with the charming squares that grace many other Polish cities and towns, Lodz stands out as one of the country’s most captivating and distinctive destinations. For an extraordinary and enlightening […]
Read MoreThursday, June 3rd, 2021
Alabama woman, 101, visits Jerusalem holy sites virtually
Category : Blog
Covid regulations don’t get in the way of Romy Davis’ desire to visit Jerusalem, as she tours its holiest sites using cutting-edge VR technology. Romay Davis from Montgomery, Alabama, has always loved to travel. And at the grand age of 101, she can now tick off another place from her destination bucket list, having recently […]
Read MoreSunday, May 23rd, 2021
Tel Aviv blooms in a post pandemic reawakening
Category : Editor's Picks
After a year of hibernation due to Covid-19, Tel Aviv’s cultural capital is undergoing a joyful reawakening. What’s on the calendar so far for this summer? For the last year, following the coronavirus lockdown and restrictions that affected so much of our lives, the city that never sleeps has experienced a most abnormal year-long hibernation. […]
Read MoreSunday, May 9th, 2021
Izmir Jewish Heritage Project kicks off
Category : Editor's Picks
The Izmir Jewish Heritage Project, developed by the Izmir Jewish Community Foundation to preserve the Jewish heritage among Izmir´s cultural prosperity, has started its activities. The Kentimiz Izmir (Our City Izmir) Association is also a partner in the project financed by the European Commission. In the context of this project, many activities towards protecting and […]
Read MoreSunday, April 25th, 2021
TAP AIR PORTUGAL RECEIVES FOUR-STAR “COVID-19 AIRLINE SAFETY” RATING FROM SKYTRAX
Category : Travel Services
TAP Air Portugal has received a four-star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, in recognition of its Clean&Safe program, ensuring the safest travel environment for its customers, following a global audit conducted by Skytrax, the international air transport rating agency. This audit evaluates airlines’ safety protocols, primarily the effectiveness and consistency of safety and hygiene measures implemented to protect costumers […]
Read MoreFriday, April 23rd, 2021
New Cookbook Offers Culinary Journey Into World Of Ancient Israelites
Category : Featured Dining
Over the past decade, Israeli cuisine has become all the rage as Israeli chefs found celebrity with reimagined local foods and dishes brought to the Holy Land by Jews from the Diaspora. At the same time, a tiny religious sect in Israel has kept its own culinary traditions alive for some 3,000 years, far from […]
Read MoreSunday, April 18th, 2021
Tel Aviv’s Museum of the Jewish People gets $100m makeover
Category : Blog
With artifacts ranging from a 15th century Book of Esther to Leonard Cohen’s guitar, the rebranded ANU is the world’s most comprehensive Jewish museum. The newly expanded and reimagined ANU – Museum of the Jewish People opened March 10, becoming the world’s only museum dedicated to celebrating and exploring the experiences, accomplishments, and spirit of […]
Read MoreThursday, April 15th, 2021
Six Senses Shaharut luxury resort hotel opening in Israeli desert
Category : Featured Hotel
Lavish new hotel promises a vacation immersed in natural beauty, locally sourced food, pottery and textiles, and wellness and local experiences. The Thailand-headquartered Six Senses hospitality chain chooses exotic out-of-the-way settings for its luxury hotels, resorts, and spas from Brazil to Vietnam. Six Senses Shaharut, opening on August 5, marks the brand’s first foray into […]
Read MoreThursday, April 1st, 2021
Luxury rooftop dining in Jerusalem comes back
Category : Featured Dining
‘I am very excited to be creating new menu items. We have to continue to live, cook and persevere through these difficult times,’ says Mamilla chef. On top of the Mamilla Hotel, you are stuck between two worlds. You are in the chic confines of the Mamilla pedestrian mall filled with luxury shops and cafés. […]
Read MoreThursday, April 1st, 2021
The Woman who Founded the First School for Jewish Girls in Northern Africa
Category : Latest Destination
“The Church’s Ministry Among Jewish People” was a missionary Anglican organization founded in 1809 in London in order to encourage Jews to convert to Christianity. This mission had emissaries in 52 states and operated as a smooth, perfectly organized, restless propaganda machine. Hundreds of devoted emissaries worked for the organization, about 50% of them converted […]
Read MoreTuesday, March 30th, 2021