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Chabad Opens Its Doors in Barbados, 11th Center in Caribbean

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Locals and tourists find kosher food, Jewish resources and a personal touch Famous for pristine white beaches, temperate weather and friendly locals, Barbados has long been a favorite tourist magnet. Now the eastern Caribbean island nation has another attraction: its own Chabad-Lubavitch center, headed by Rabbi Eli and Sterna Chaikin, who moved to the island last […]

Sunday, July 15th, 2018

Middle East’s largest natural history museum opens in Israel

Category : Editor's Picks

The ark-shaped museum, located in Tel Aviv, houses 5.5 million specimens from around the world, from early human skulls to rare taxidermy pieces. Upon entering the new natural history museum in Tel Aviv, visitors are greeted by a vivid re-enactment of the great avian migrations from Africa to Europe through northern Israel’s Hula Valley, complete […]

Wednesday, July 11th, 2018

6 fabulous museums to experience history first hand

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Understanding thousands of years of history is so much more fun when you get into costume and try working and eating as the ancients did. Museums show you things, and sometimes let you handle things, which demonstrate a certain subject or era. Living history museums, on the other hand, invite you to immerse yourself in […]

Tuesday, July 10th, 2018

5 super-tall skyscrapers coming soon to Tel Aviv

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Reaching from 28 stories to 100 stories, these Tel Aviv towers will create a new look for the skyline of the Nonstop City. The skyline of Tel Aviv is punctuated by many gleaming high-rises offering a view of the sea. If you gaze across the horizon, you’ll also see the cranes of construction crews working […]

Thursday, July 5th, 2018

Israel’s 10 best rooftop bars to party the summer nights away

Category : Latest Destination

A more luxurious experience than your average ground-level lounge, rooftop bars are often located in glamorous boutique hotels with killer views. Hitting the rooftop bars of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and beyond is an incredibly romantic way to spend steamy summer evenings in Israel. A decidedly more luxurious experience than your average ground-level lounge, rooftop bars […]

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

The Jews of Djerba: 9 Facts about This Ancient Jewish Community

Category : Latest Destination

One of the oldest Jewish communities in the world exists in a Muslim-dominated region. 1. Djerba, an island off the coast of Tunisia, Africa, stands like a citadel among an ocean of unrest. Besides being home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, Djerba is also one of the only Jewish communities […]

Monday, June 11th, 2018

The Hidden Pearl of the Caribbean: Acoya Curaçao Resort, Villas & Spa

Category : Featured Hotel

Acoya Curacao Resort, Villas, and Spa is a premier eco-friendly sanctuary that combines modern luxury with sustainable practices. Offering a range of contemporary accommodations, including spacious villas and elegant apartments, this resort is ideally located to provide easy access to Curacao’s most breathtaking beaches and vibrant attractions. Just a 20-minute drive from Hato International Airport, […]

Monday, June 4th, 2018

10 essential travel tips to make your stay in Israel unforgettable

Category : Featured Article

Cushion your culture shock with these essential tips from locals on how to navigate the country and really experience its people and cuisine. Getting over the initial culture shock of a new country isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve collected the best tips from locals to help you rise above the confusion and get on […]

Sunday, June 3rd, 2018

Air India gets OK to fly to Israel via Saudi airspace

Category : Travel Services

Direct flight to begin between New Delhi and Tel Aviv in late March, ending a decades-long ban by Saudi Arabia on the use of its airspace for flights to Israel. India’s national carrier has secured permission to begin direct flights between New Delhi and Tel Aviv that will pass through Saudi airspace, an official said […]

Thursday, May 24th, 2018

Students find lamps from Talmudic period, testimony to Jewish community in Samaria

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As part of educational project that aims to connect today’s youth to Israel’s legacy and history, school students uncover 1,500-year-old pottery that indicates Jewish bond to the Samaria region; students excitedly talk about their discovery: ‘I imagined a family living a life different from ours.’ Elementary school children from the Samaria region of the West […]

Thursday, May 24th, 2018