As May is Jewish American Heritage Month, we’re shedding some light on the incredible history of Israel. This can be an eye-opening lesson any day of the week — especially with the kids cooped up at home, running low on history and geography lesson plans. Any future world traveler or self-proclaimed wanderer will be intrigued […]
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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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The beauty of this little land is so paradoxically vast that sometimes it’s best to focus on a few outstanding spots at a time. The range of gorgeous scenery in the very small state of Israel can be a bit overwhelming when you’re planning to stop on a trip. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority […]
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The small Balkan nation of Montenegro, home to a diverse group of about 500 Jewish people, now has its first resident chief rabbi. Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Ari Edelkopf was formally appointed to the post last week in the presence of the nation’s president, Israel’s religious affairs minister, members of government, rabbis from Israel and Europe, […]
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It’s impossible to run out of things to do in Jerusalem. Israel’s capital, one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world, is Israel’s largest municipality and possibly the most famous city in history. Well known for its historical and religious sites for the three major religions, Jerusalem also has 60 museums, 2,000 archeological sites […]
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It was a Thursday night last August when Rabbi Mendy Segal, the chief Chabad emissary of this island off the southwestern coast of Thailand, received a phone call every rabbi dreads. Two Israelis were in a Thai jail on drug charges and needed the rabbi’s help to bail them out. The call came at the […]
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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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After the orphanage of the Kraków ghetto was brutally liquidated in 1942, its leader, Rabbi David Alter Kurzmann, was offered to save himself but instead marched with 300 orphans to their death at Bełżec death camp Kraków City Council is announcing that one of the city streets will be named after Rabbi David Alter Kurzmann, […]
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The American Sephardi Federation (ASF) and Association Mimouna presented their Jewish Africa Conference from Sunday, January 27th, through Tuesday, January 29th, at the Center for Jewish History in New York City. The event was intended to coincide with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, for we are one people. We share each other’s successes and feel each […]
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Slovakia, nestled in the heart of Europe, showcases breathtaking landscapes, architectural treasures, vibrant folk traditions, and a staggering array of over 300 splendid castles. Despite these riches, it remains relatively undiscovered in the collective tourism consciousness. Just 40 miles to the east of Vienna lies Bratislava, a city that’s not only ideal for a day […]
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