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Scotch Broth
As is our usual practice, wherever our cruises take us, we absorb some of the local cuisine. So, when we undertake our British Isles cruise, we will continue this process. Scotch Broth recipes can be found in every Scottish family cookbook, with recipes tending to be...
Kosher River Cruises Presents: Why Did Jews Travel? Exploring Five Historical Motivations
Jewish history is deeply intertwined with movement, migration, and exploration. Jews have traveled for many reasons, from ancient pilgrimages to modern wanderlust. Their journeys are shaped by necessity, opportunity, and spiritual devotion. Jews have traveled...
Kosher River Cruise Spotlight: Who Was Petachia of Regensburg?
Medieval history is full of fascinating journeys, especially those by 12th-century Jewish travelers. Petachia of Regensburg presents a unique perspective on Jewish life in Europe and the Middle East. This contrasts with the travelogue of Benjamin of Tudela, who is...
Glatt Kosher Cruise Spotlight: Who Was Ludwig Riess?
Ludwig Riess was a Jewish historian from Germany. He greatly influenced Japanese historiography in the late 19th century. His story shows resilience and curiosity. It also reveals how history can link cultures in surprising ways. Ludwig Riess | (c) By Ogawa Kazumasa -...
Jewish Tours Presents: Where Was the Sea of Reeds?
The Exodus story is vital to Jewish history and tradition. It’s hard to know the exact route the Israelites took from Egypt to the Promised Land. How can today’s scholars and archaeologists piece together an event from over 3,000 years ago? This exploration examines...
Kosher Tour Presents: A Mystical Journey to the Land of Israel in the Early 18th Century
Rabbi Avraham Rovigo’s journey to the Land of Israel in the early 18th century shows the mix of mysticism, scholarship, and social issues in Jewish communities. As a wealthy scholar, Rovigo helped create a cabalistic yeshiva in Jerusalem. He also dealt with the legacy...






