by krc-admin | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog, Jewish History
There are so many incredible Jewish people in this world, making a positive difference for everyone around them. It’d be nearly impossible to pinpoint just one or two individuals, because there are so many strong, inspirational and influential Jewish people out...
by krc-admin | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, Jewish History
The stories of many prominent people in history are well known. The stories of some individuals are less familiar, but have had a lasting impact on our world and culture. One of these people is Diego Pires, otherwise known as “Solomon Molcho.” He was born in Portugal...
by krc-admin | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, Culinary Creations by Naomi Nachman, Kosher Recipes
After cruising this past fall around Italy it inspired this pizza Hamentashen. Who would ever think you could have a dairy hamentash. Ingredients: Pizza Dough (from my book Perfect Flavors) 2 teaspoons dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar ¾ cup very warm water (115°F) 2 cups...
by krc-admin | Mar 1, 2023 | Articles by Henry Abramson, Blog, Jewish History
By Dr. Henry Abramson – Kosher River Cruises Scholar in Residence It was well after midnight on the fifth of Tishrei of the year 5085 (1324 in the Gregorian calendar), as the Jews of Manosque gathered in their synagogue for the solemn recitation of the Selichot...
by krc-admin | Feb 27, 2023 | Blog, Jewish History
In 162 BCE, one of the most interesting Battles of the Maccabees took place. This battle is known as the Battle of Bet Zekharya. Heroes and Heroism have appeared a lot in Jewish history, and this particular battle gave birth to the heroism of Elazar Maccabee. Today,...
