New York Jewish Travel Guide sat down with Meri Kohen Gershman, founder and creative director of Meri Lou Jewelry, to ask a few questions about her 2022 jewelry collections, inspirations, and influences. NYJTG – What was your inspiration to become a jewelry designer? Meri Kohen Gershman: Since my early years, I have had a keen […]
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Cousins and Ukrainian refugees Lesia Orshoko and Alona Chugai are among the millions who are running for their lives as Russian forces invade their country. But in a wartime twist of fate, the cousins landed in Israel last week to a friendly face — someone who was repaying a decades-old kindness. The friendly face was […]
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Malta, an archipelago located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, has been acclaimed for its luxurious accommodations, warm climate, and 7,000 years of history. A visit to Malta is to immerse oneself in centuries of history while enjoying the very best of modern life and curated experiences to meet each traveler’s personal desires. At […]
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This stunning stretch of the Baltic coastline remains one of Europe’s best-kept secrets, boasting pristine white sandy beaches and glistening seas. Situated in the northeastern part of Germany, between Brandenburg, the Schleswig-Holstein Sea, and neighboring Poland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is where you’ll find this hidden gem. What sets this state apart is its extensive 2,000 kilometers (1,243 […]
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Meet Shula Knafo, who immigrated from Casablanca at age 6 and raised a family in Yeruham, where she hosts visitors with her sumptuous ethnic dishes. In its early days, the location of the Negev Desert city of Yeruham was described as “at the end of the world to the left.” Its first pioneers were Rumanian […]
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Marrakech, a mythical city with a unique charm is home to the Atlas Asni hotel. They recently opened “Axo” the first Kosher restaurant in the hotel, providing the Kosher consumer with breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Axo restaurant will be open all year round and is also taking reservations for Shabbos meals. They have separate meat […]
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Istanbul’s Jewish community on the second and final day of his brief but historic diplomatic visit to Turkey. Herzog spoke at the Neve Shalom Synagogue, where he was greeted with joyful clapping and shofar blasts. The President asked those assembled at the house of worship to pray for “our […]
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Israel is ready to welcome international travelers once again as it eases entry rules. As of March 1, the country will welcome all tourists, vaccinated and unvaccinated, of all ages with much easier entry restrictions. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz and Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov on Feb. 20 discussed the easing of […]
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Chickpea seeds to become part of the ‘Space Hummus’ project testing hydroponic techniques for plant growth in zero gravity. Should humanity ever relocate to Mars, it will likely miss a few earthly comforts. High among them will of course be hummus, the universally loved and super-nutritious chickpea spread. To avoid such a tragic fate, Israeli […]
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What does it mean to be Italian? Is it pausing to enjoy an Aperitivo or gelato? A passeggiata down a laneway steeped in history? An August spent tanning at the beach? This book is a celebration of the Italian lifestyle – an education in drinking to savor the moment, traveling indulgently, and cherishing food and […]
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