Seville – In front of more than a thousand personalities gathered on Friday at the Maenstraza Grand Theatre in Seville, president of the Andalusian government, Juan Manuel Moreno, awarded HM the King’s Advisor Andre Azoulay the Gold Medal of Andalusia for his “exemplary commitment to solidarity and harmony and for his pioneering approach at the […]
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Moshe Genzler lifts the lid off a huge aluminum pot, thrusts in a massive spoon and dishes out a steaming portion of beans, potatoes, and beef. It is a Thursday evening at Maadaniat Chef, a small restaurant in the central Israeli ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak specializing in traditional eastern European Jewish food. The gefilte […]
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Special Recognition Honoree, Robert F. Smith, and master-of-ceremonies and World Values Network founder, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, welcomed hundreds of supporters to the organization’s Eighth Annual International Champions of Jewish Values Awards Gala, at Carnegie Hall, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The evening, which took place on the day after the Israeli elections, also honored American […]
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Ditch busy city centers and swanky hotel rooms for outdoor fun and sleeping under the stars in Israel’s best campgrounds. Beautiful sunsets, gorgeous views, and campfire cooking– there’s really nothing like spending the night outdoors. Should you wish to ditch the swanky hotel room for a simpler pleasure next time you’re visiting Israel, we recommend […]
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For those who have never visited, Cuba has a wonderful Jewish history to explore. Once home to over 15,000 Jews prior to the revolution, the city of Havana still boasts three temples, a small but well-maintained Holocaust exhibit at Centro Sephardí and a Jewish cemetery at Guanabacoa. Travel to Cuba is still permitted under the […]
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Archaeological and historical wonders also await under the tepid waters, as well as animal species you might not associate with the Middle East. You’d think that summer would be a great time to take the plunge and explore Israel’s seas from beneath the surface. But the Mediterranean and the Red Sea visibility is actually best […]
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New dining options feature revamped Kosher menu, including child’s meal and wines This month, United is taking Kosher cuisine to new heights by introducing a variety of new options for customers traveling between the U.S. and Tel Aviv, from the airline’s Newark / New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. / Dulles based hubs. These […]
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Azerbaijan — a country of 10 million, where nearly 97 percent are Muslim — spotlights the very best example of the Jewish-Muslim coexistence, as thousands of Mountain Jews have been living there side by side Muslims for centuries.On February 3, the Museum of the History and Culture of Mountain Jews opened in the all-Jewish Krasnaya Sloboda (Red […]
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In the remote and rugged landscapes of Morocco, particularly within the Atlas, Talifet, and Draa regions, lie hidden cemeteries known only to their local inhabitants and the descendants of those interred there. These secluded resting places hold a profound significance for Jewish travelers from around the globe, who journey to reconnect with the legacy of […]
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The survey polled over 22,000 travelers from 20 different countries throughout the course of 2019. Online travel agency Agoda.com has released a new survey in which it examined the preferences of international travelers from across the world, including a focus on Israel. The survey polled over 22,000 travelers from 20 different countries throughout the course […]
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