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An Unforgettable Shabbat: Spiritual and Musical Enrichment at the 11th Annual Chazzanut
Category : Editor's Picks
The 11th Annual Shabbat Chazzanut at Park East Synagogue, held on February 7-8, 2025, was an unforgettable experience, bringing together lovers of cantorial music for a weekend of unparalleled spiritual and musical enrichment. This exceptional event showcased the power of liturgical music, creating a profound atmosphere of prayer, reflection, and community. Rabbi Arthur Schneier, senior […]
Read MoreSunday, February 9th, 2025
Discover the Finest Hotel in Lisbon: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon –Truly a 5-Star Hotel
Category : Featured Hotel
During a recent press trip to Lisbon, I had the pleasure of being hosted at the exquisite Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon. My stay there exceeded all expectations! This luxurious business hotel is strategically located at the top of Avenida de Libertad, offering convenient access to the city’s attractions, including the nearby Gulbenkian art museums, and […]
Read MoreFriday, February 7th, 2025
Israel Expands Tourism with New Attractions & Hotels
Category : Travel Services
Despite a most challenging year, the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has continued investing in tourism, allocating over $60 million USD (219 million NIS) specifically to supporting struggling businesses and improving tourism infrastructure. The country also saw a host of new experiences, attractions and hotels open, plus a number of significant archaeological findings, again highlighting the land […]
Read MoreTuesday, February 4th, 2025
New York City Dedicates “Yad Vashem Way” to Honor Holocaust Remembrance
Category : Events & Festivals
The corner of East 67th Street and Third Avenue is now officially known as Yad Vashem Way, a powerful tribute to Holocaust victims and survivors. The dedication ceremony, held on Thursday, January 30, at Park East Synagogue, was part of Yad Vashem’s initiatives in New York marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary […]
Read MoreFriday, January 31st, 2025
Boutique Hotel for Adults”: Poli Urban Tel Aviv Opens
Category : Featured Hotel
Another hotel in Tel Aviv for the new Poli brand – The Africa Israel hotel chain owned by the Dayan family is launching a hotel The Africa Israel hotel chain launched the Poli Urban Tel Aviv Hotel on Nes Ziona Street in the city. This is the second hotel of the Poli boutique brand and […]
Read MoreMonday, January 20th, 2025
Israir to Launch Three New Destinations in Spring and Summer 2025
Category : Travel Services
Amongst the destinations: Vilnius, Basel and Debrecen in Hungary Starting June 10, 2025, Israir will fly once a week on Tuesdays to Basel, Switzerland. This destination serves as a base for Black Forest trips. To Debrecen, Hungary – the company will fly twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Starting April 24, 2025. Vilnius, Lithuania […]
Read MoreMonday, January 20th, 2025
July 16, 1942 The roundup of the Vél d’Hiv
Category : Must-See Travel Destinations
At the dawn of July 16, 1942 begins in Paris the “Vél d’Hiv” . She sees the surprise arrest of more than thirteen thousand Parisian Jews from 2 to 60 years old, all stateless Jews (these include Jews formerly Germans, Austrians or Poles). Most are deported to the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp . A few dozen […]
Read MoreSunday, January 12th, 2025
The Survivor: How I Made It Through Six Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter
Category : Editor's Picks
Harper Horizon will publish the powerful true story of Josef Lewkowicz, Holocaust survivor turned Nazi hunter, in the upcoming book, The Survivor: How I Made It Through Six Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter, on January 27, 2025, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. No one expected the Nazis to arrive with such speed, and without […]
Read MoreThursday, January 9th, 2025
Panama’s Jewish Community: A Tapestry of Tradition, Leadership, and Enduring Legacy
Category : Latest Destination
Nestled at the entrance of the Pacific Ocean side of the Panama Canal, Panama City stands as a breathtaking marvel. Acknowledged as one of the globe’s most culturally dynamic hubs, it beckons discerning travelers in search of a harmonious blend of profound history, picturesque beaches, exhilarating outdoor pursuits, and a nightlife that rivals renowned party […]
Read MoreSunday, January 5th, 2025
Festa di Hanukkah: Faith, Food, and Music at the Historic Blue Moon
Category : Blog
Last night, the historic Blue Moon Hotel transformed into a dazzling hub of light, music, and celebration as it hosted the unforgettable Festa di Hanukkah. Beginning at 6:30 PM, the evening delivered a spectacular fusion of cherished traditions, festive spirit, and contemporary charm, creating an experience that truly captured the essence of the holiday. ???? […]
Read MoreFriday, December 27th, 2024