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KING DAVID HOTEL EXECUTIVE CHEF NAMED ISRAEL’S “CHEF OF THE YEAR” BY GAULT & MILLAU
Category : Featured Dining
Dan Hotels’ David “Dudu” Biton, the executive chef of the iconic King David Hotel in Jerusalem, was named Israel’s “Chef of the Year” by coveted French food guide, Gault & Millau. La Regence, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant helmed by Chef Biton, was awarded the highest score among restaurants throughout the country. On Sunday, November 24, Gault & Millau celebrated Israel’s burgeoning […]
Read MoreThursday, December 5th, 2019
Cozy, low-cost capsule hotels come to Israel
Category : Featured Hotel
It’s no secret that hotel accommodations in Israel are on the pricey side. But never fear — capsule hotels are here! This Japanese concept in affordable vacationing skimps on space so you can skimp on the budget. Capsule rooms (also called “pods”) are modular chambers holding not much more than a bed. If you want […]
Read MoreWednesday, December 4th, 2019
Fabulous photos of 5 picturesque places to visit in Israel
Category : Featured Article
The beauty of this little land is so paradoxically vast that sometimes it’s best to focus on a few outstanding spots at a time. The range of gorgeous scenery in the very small state of Israel can be a bit overwhelming when you’re planning to stop on a trip. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority […]
Read MoreWednesday, December 4th, 2019
Madeira voted the best island destination in the world 2019
Category : Blog
Madeira, Portugal, was again recognized by the World Travel Awards (WTA) as the best island destination in the world at a ceremony held in Oman on Thursday night. This international award was given for the fifth consecutive year (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019), in a year in which Madeira was also recognized as the […]
Read MoreFriday, November 29th, 2019
Los Corassones Avlan, conversations on Jewish life on the Island of Rhodes
Category : Blog
Conversations on Jewish Life on the Island of Rhodes, a multimedia pop-up installation in the West Village. Free admission. Through Nov 24th About this Event Los Corassones Avlan is a full immersive experience exploring centuries of Jewish life in Rhodes before World War II. A multimedia installation playing on the tension between personal memory, official […]
Read MoreFriday, November 22nd, 2019
Jewish Comfort Food
Category : Events & Festivals
No food is more perfect for the winter months than Jewish comfort dishes – learn how to make classics like matzo ball soup in this class. About this Event Few foods are more closely associated with comfort (and with New York City, for that matter) than the classic matzo ball soup. As with so many […]
Read MoreFriday, November 22nd, 2019
MAMILLA HOTEL TO PARTICIPATE IN 4TH ANNUAL OPENRESTAURANTS™ JERUSALEM FESTIVAL
Category : Featured Dining
The luxury hotel is hosting events at Mirror Bar & Happy Fish Restaurant as part of the city’s annual urban culinary festival, November 19-23, 2019 Mamilla Hotel, Alrov Group’s five-star, design-led luxury hotel located just outside Jerusalem’s Old City gates, is participating in the fourth annual OpenRestaurants™ Jerusalem with a series of events at Mirror Bar and Happy Fish, two […]
Read MoreMonday, November 11th, 2019
Portugal: What’s New and What’s Next
Category : Travel Services
In Portugal, Saint Martin’s day celebrated on 11th of November is a time for families and friends to gather around the fire in “magustos” where they eat roasted chestnuts, drink fresh wine and share stories. According to legend, Saint Martin gave away his coat to help the poor. As he faced a long ride in […]
Read MoreFriday, November 8th, 2019
Montenegro President and 500 Attend Investiture of New Chief Rabbi
Category : Featured Article
The small Balkan nation of Montenegro, home to a diverse group of about 500 Jewish people, now has its first resident chief rabbi. Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Ari Edelkopf was formally appointed to the post last week in the presence of the nation’s president, Israel’s religious affairs minister, members of government, rabbis from Israel and Europe, […]
Read MoreWednesday, November 6th, 2019
STAR-K Kosher Certified Food Options Take Off at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Airports
Category : Travel Services
Catching a red-eye flight back to JFK after a business meeting in L.A.? Landing in Newark at 5:50 a.m., after a 12-1/2 hour flight from visiting the grandkids in Israel? Leaving for LaGuardia too early to eat breakfast before going on that long-awaited Saint Martin Island vacation? Have no fear, Fresko Green Label is here! […]
Read MoreTuesday, November 5th, 2019