Moses Elisaf, a doctor and Professor of Medicine, became the first Greek Jew to be elected Mayor. The voters of Ioannina, a major Greek city in the northwestern part of the country, elected Moses Elisaf, who ran as an independent candidate in the second round of local elections, on 2 June 2019. Professor Elisaf was […]
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The New York Jewish Travel Guide had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Jack Fairweather regarding his most recent book, titled “The Volunteer.” The following interview has been edited for clarity: NYJTG: We appreciate your time, Mr. Fairweather. To begin, could you provide a brief introduction of yourself and offer some insights into your previous literary […]
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Amtrak Vacations, Amtrak’s national tour operator and a supplier of rail vacations in North America, has launched a Rediscover America Sale. Beginning Wednesday, June 26, couples can save $300 upgrading to a private bedroom sleeping accommodation or $200 upgrading to a private roomette accommodation. This limited time offer applies to overnight train travel to destinations anywhere […]
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The most familiar types of luxury hotels fall into two distinct categories. Some are built into landmark buildings updated with modern appointments but true to their historic origins. Others are conceptualized and built to represent the latest breakthroughs in architecture and modern hospitality. The Mamilla Hotel, meanwhile, is a rarity in that it successfully fuses […]
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Hong Kong’s vibrant Jewish community mirrors the growth of the city. Hong Kong’s has been making headlines across the world, as millions of protestors take to the streets, demanding to preserve their independent legal system and prevent extradition to mainland China. Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, boasts over […]
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As recent numbers show, tourism in Israel is on the uptick, with a total of 1.9 million visitors in 2019 so far compared to 1.75 million during the same period last year. This past May alone, says the Israel Ministry of Tourism, 440,000 tourists arrived in Israel, marking an increase of 11.3% over the previous […]
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More than 1.1 million people were murdered behind the barbed-wire fences of Auschwitz between May 1940 and January 1945. How could this happen? Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. is the most comprehensive exhibi$on dedicated to the history of Auschwitz and its role in the Holocaust ever presented in North America. It is […]
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The Jewish community in Łódź is planning to build the first new synagogue in Poland since the Second World War. Construction of the synagogue, which will stand on Pomorska Street 18 next to the current Jewish community building, is due to start in the spring. The new house of worship, which should be able to […]
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Forget your traffic and parking woes — let Israel Railways take you and your family on off-the-beaten-track adventures in every corner of the land. Remember the good old days when taking a train was a glamorous adventure? While we are far removed from those times, modern-day trains, especially in Israel, have become an increasingly convenient, […]
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We are excited to share with you a musical performance of the works of Jewish poets and composers whose music reflects the climate of their time while still holding on to the Jewish values and the Jewish identity. From different regions we will hear songs of gratitude for the land that was once called home, […]
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