The New York Jewish Travel Guide conducted a virtual interview with Jodi Samuels to delve into her latest book, “Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine: The Journey of an Unstoppable Woman.” The edited conversation is presented below for clarity and conciseness. NYJTG: In “Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine,” you offer a captivating true-life narrative and a guide for […]
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It’s a question on everyone’s minds these days. We asked two experts to address your concerns. We all miss traveling. Over the last years, as the skies opened up, and flights became cheaper, people have been traveling the world more than ever. Mini breaks, ski holidays, long-haul travel to exotic destinations – Covid-19 has put […]
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There was a Jewish presence on Majorca from 418 CE, but prior to and during the Spanish Inquisition the community was forced to convert to Christianity. Majorca’s once-thriving Jewish community, long considered extinct, is being revived. Over the last four years, Dani Rotstein, originally from New York City, has been working to rebuild the Jewish […]
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URI BURI RESTAURANT IN AKKO, ISRAEL VOTED NUMBER 23 “BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD” AND NUMBER ONE IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN TRIPADVISOR’S 2020 TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS. TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site, this week announced the winners of its 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards, recognizing travelers’ favorite destinations and experiences around the world this year. Uri […]
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URI BURI RESTAURANT IN AKKO, ISRAEL VOTED NUMBER 23 “BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD” AND NUMBER ONE IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN TRIPADVISOR’S 2020 TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS. TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site, this week announced the winners of its 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards, recognizing travelers’ favorite destinations and experiences around the world this year. Uri […]
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Find out where the largest Philistine city, largest Canaanite city, largest ancient city gate and largest Neolithic village were discovered. If you read our article about the 10 most iconic archeological sites in Israel, now you’re ready to explore 10 other exciting, but lesser-known, dig sites. Their names may not be household words, but they […]
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In 1630, the Jewish community of Venice could not help but notice the plague ravaging its surrounding regions. One of its members composed a special liturgy to keep the plague at bay. It was to be recited after the reading of the Torah. It featured excerpts from Psalms and passages from the Torah treating of […]
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Here’s the simple recipe for an amazingly colorful and satisfying salad packed with protein and vitamins. Enjoy this Israeli classic in good health! Roasted beets and sweet potatoes, bulgur wheat, lentils, chopped egg, tuna, cheese and greens – it’s the ultimate Israeli salad bar salad, and our Tayim chef Jessica Halfin shows you how to […]
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Standing on the bimah of the Great Synagogue of Slonim in what is now Belarus is a profound and moving experience; the ghosts swirl, someone in our group is crying. The Nazis set out not just to annihilate the Jewish people, but also destroy their culture, consigning their very existence to oblivion. In places like […]
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Municipality set to allow restaurants to place more tables outside without charge; considering using Rabin Square as a giant outdoor eating area. The Tel Aviv municipality is preparing guidelines for the reopening of the city’s once-thriving dine-in restaurant scene, Channel 12 reported Thursday. The restaurants will be required to move their tables outside but will […]
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