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The Ghetto Mapping Project: Virtual reconstruction of Florence’s Ghetto
Category : Featured Article
The Jewish History Program has recently launched the Ghetto Mapping Project, a research project whose aim is to reconstruct the economic and social fabric of the Florentine ghetto, the third oldest ghetto in the world. Grand Duke Cosimo I established the ghetto of Florence in 1570, near the area of Mercato Vecchio, in the very […]
Read MoreSunday, October 29th, 2017
An unhoped-for heritage: an archaeological discovery in Alsace
Category : Blog
A genizah is a storage area for worn-out religious books and, by extension, for liturgical objects that cannot be discarded. Since they cannot be disposed of, they are placed in a hiding place in the synagogue awaiting their burial. Genizot were regarded as having little interest in France, unlike other countries in the Ashkenazi world more aware of the […]
Read MoreFriday, October 27th, 2017
JCC Krakow celebrates opening of Early Childhood Center “Frajda”
Category : Blog
JCC Krakow celebrated the opening of its Early Childhood Center, Frajda, today. A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially marked the first time in over half a century that a pluralistic Jewish nursery school has opened its doors in Krakow. Frajda was made possible through the generous lead grant of Eric and Erica Schwartz of New York City, […]
Read MoreThursday, October 19th, 2017
FRENCH MUSIC ILLUMINATES NEW YORK IN ROBUST PRESENCE AT MONDO NYC’
Category : Events & Festivals
New York City music lovers will experience two of the best French Artists Co-presented by The Bureau Export, and France Rocks, in partnership with Mondo NYC a festival and global business summit in its 2nd year. Grit hail from Paris, a rock quartet with a lot of force, sex appeal and attitude. They’ve just released their debut album ‘Shreds of Tales’ […]
Read MoreMonday, September 25th, 2017
The designer behind Tel Aviv’s dazzling Quattro restaurant
Category : Blog
Alex Meitlis installed a riot of mirrors, a hand-painted floor, sculptured cardboard bar legs and a beaded chandelier in Aviv Moshe’s latest eatery. “In a gourmet restaurant, the main client is the chef you’re co-creating with. The actors are the dishes and you have to think how to present them.” Award-winning architect-designer Alex Meitlis does not share […]
Read MoreFriday, August 25th, 2017
9 luxurious kibbutz hotels for your next stay in Israel
Category : Blog
Looking for a pampering vacation in a pastoral locale? Kibbutz hotels may be the perfect solution. Many Israeli kibbutzim – collective agricultural or industrial communities – offer modest bed-and-breakfast accommodations for guests and volunteers interested in a full kibbutz experience. For example, Kibbutz Ketura in Israel’s southern Arava region allows B&B guests to eat meals […]
Read MoreFriday, August 25th, 2017
Krakow’s Jewish Community Center: A Portal for Poland’s Re-emerging Jewish Community
Category : Editor's Picks
The New York Jewish Travel Guide had the privilege of speaking with Jonathan Ornstein, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center in Krakow, for an insightful conversation about Jewish life in Poland. NYJTG: Jonathan, thank you for having us today. We’re looking forward to our discussion. Can you give us an overview of the JCC? […]
Read MoreThursday, July 27th, 2017
Corinthia Hotel Prague
Category : Blog
Corinthia Hotel Prague is Now Offering a Luxurious Spa Pamper Package Let Corinthia Hotel Prague pamper you at their Apollo Spa after a day of exploring all the sights and sounds of Prague, one of Europe’s most enchanting capital cities. The Corinthia Prague’s new luxurious Spa Pamper package provides guests with a great opportunity to spoil themselves […]
Read MoreWednesday, July 26th, 2017
The many flavors of Israeli hotels
Category : Jewish Travel
Israel abounds with wonderful places to sleep and dream, whether it’s fancy hotels in the desert or fairy houses in the Golan. When traveling, you can sometimes let go of normalcy and embrace something dreamlike. Israel abounds with wonderful places to sleep and to dream, catering to all tastes and imaginations. There are the lush […]
Read MoreWednesday, July 26th, 2017
27th Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow Through The Lens of Weronika Suchodolsha-TEDER Weekender
Category : Nightlife
We are committed to honoring the finest traditions, which is why, on the second weekend of the JCF, we are thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to Barka Café for one of Krakow’s most anticipated events: TEDER Weekender: Krakow Meets Tel Aviv. This year’s lineup promises an extraordinary and diverse experience, featuring everything from house […]
Read MoreTuesday, July 25th, 2017