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An American in Paris
Category : Blog
Tour guide combines insider stories with theater background to delight sight seekers. When Karen Rudel first got to Paris, she was the typical American enjoying her post-graduation trip and then realized she couldn’t stay away. Born and raised in Johnstown, Pa., Rudel is the youngest of five children. Her brother Mark lives in Atlanta. Through […]
Read MoreWednesday, September 30th, 2020
Deep Flavors Makes Delicious Kosher Cuisine Accessible for Home Cooks
Category : Featured Dining
If you love cooking kosher or simply enjoy trying new foods and creating memorable meals in your home kitchen, Deep Flavors: A Celebration of Recipes for Foodies in a Kosher Style from Kenneth M. Horwitz offers an abundance of tempting dishes designed for cooks, whether Kosher or non-Kosher, with helpful tips for proper preparation. “Cooking […]
Read MoreThursday, September 24th, 2020
Tel Aviv launches ‘sail-in’ floating cinema, free weddings
Category : Blog
‘The many challenges resulting from the coronavirus crisis obligate us to respond, in all aspects of life,’ says Tel Aviv mayor. Fresh off the return of Tel Aviv’s legendary drive-in theater on Tu B’Av (August 5), the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality is launching Israel’s first “sail-in” floating cinema at Yarkon Park’s boating lake. The coronavirus outbreak […]
Read MoreFriday, September 4th, 2020
6 unexpected ways Israel and the UAE are celebrating their new ties
Category : Blog
From lion cubs to antiviral masks, here are some unusual ways Israelis and their UAE counterparts are reveling in the start of diplomatic ties. The historic announcement of full diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Republic already has brought numerous medical, scientific, business, and cultural collaborations in its wake. And it has brought […]
Read MoreMonday, August 31st, 2020
Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine: Journey of an Unstoppable Woman
Category : Blog
The New York Jewish Travel Guide conducted a virtual interview with Jodi Samuels to delve into her latest book, “Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine: The Journey of an Unstoppable Woman.” The edited conversation is presented below for clarity and conciseness. NYJTG: In “Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine,” you offer a captivating true-life narrative and a guide for […]
Read MoreMonday, August 24th, 2020
Ask the experts: Is it safe to travel?
Category : Travel Services
It’s a question on everyone’s minds these days. We asked two experts to address your concerns. We all miss traveling. Over the last years, as the skies opened up, and flights became cheaper, people have been traveling the world more than ever. Mini breaks, ski holidays, long-haul travel to exotic destinations – Covid-19 has put […]
Read MoreMonday, August 17th, 2020
Reviving Jewish life on the paradise island of Majorca
Category : Editor's Picks
There was a Jewish presence on Majorca from 418 CE, but prior to and during the Spanish Inquisition the community was forced to convert to Christianity. Majorca’s once-thriving Jewish community, long considered extinct, is being revived. Over the last four years, Dani Rotstein, originally from New York City, has been working to rebuild the Jewish […]
Read MoreWednesday, August 12th, 2020
Efendi Hotel in Akko Voted as the Sixth “Best Small Hotel in Middle East” for the second consecutive year
Category : Featured Dining
URI BURI RESTAURANT IN AKKO, ISRAEL VOTED NUMBER 23 “BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD” AND NUMBER ONE IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN TRIPADVISOR’S 2020 TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS. TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site, this week announced the winners of its 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards, recognizing travelers’ favorite destinations and experiences around the world this year. Uri […]
Read MoreTuesday, August 4th, 2020
10 awesome Israeli archeological sites you never heard of
Category : Editor's Picks
Find out where the largest Philistine city, largest Canaanite city, largest ancient city gate and largest Neolithic village were discovered. If you read our article about the 10 most iconic archeological sites in Israel, now you’re ready to explore 10 other exciting, but lesser-known, dig sites. Their names may not be household words, but they […]
Read MoreSunday, August 2nd, 2020
TAP AIR PORTUGAL DEBUTS NEW NONSTOP FROM MONTREAL TO LISBON
Category : Travel Services
— TAP Offers ‘Book with Confidence’ for New Bookings Through August — TAP Air Portugal is continuing to expand its presence in Canada, despite the global travel downturn due to the coronavírus crisis. This weekend, TAP is adding new nonstop service between Montreal and Lisbon, complementing the carrier’s existing Toronto-Lisbon flights. The European Union recently […]
Read MoreSunday, August 2nd, 2020