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 -...
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...
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...
In November 1570, a powerful earthquake hit Ferrara, northern Italy. The physical damage was severe, but the long-term effects on Jewish thought were even greater. This event sparked a significant change in rabbinic scholarship, reshaping Jewish intellectual history....
What Is Crypto-Judaism and Why Is Mashhad Unique? Crypto-Judaism connects to the forced conversions of Jews in Spain and Portugal. This happened after the pogroms of 1391 and the rise of the Inquisition. In these areas, Jews publicly adopted Christianity. At the same...
Jewish history is often told through stories of scholarship, trade, faith, and survival. Jewish explorers often faced tough challenges as they expanded the fields of geography and science. Their stories are less frequently told but are truly remarkable. Rudolf...
Bronze bust of Benjamin by Ricardo Varela Andrés in Tudela, Navarre, 1994 | (c) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_of_Tudela Who was Benjamin of Tudela? Benjamin of Tudela was one of the most important Jewish explorers of the medieval period. He started in Spain in the...
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...
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...
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We could not believe what we were served. Chef Malcom is a GENIUS!!! Please tell the directors that we do not have words to express how pleased we were. I suppose that we will be recommending you to every friend we know.
Rhone River Cruise 2019
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I have been totally spoiled for future vacations. Riverboat is the way to go. I’ve met such nice people, staff was great, food fantastic. A really well run and well thought out trip
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Our experience was unique in that we were able to tour a lot of territory and a variety of places with minimal inconvenience. The fact that our boat was always with us and there were no long bus rides or waits made this mode of travel extremely enjoyable.