Tykocin is in northeastern Poland. It offers a vivid glimpse into early modern Jewish life. Today, the 17th-century synagogue is a restored museum. It reminds us of a vibrant community that influenced Jewish scholarship, commerce, and culture for centuries. The former...
Exploring the Jewish history of Portugal through the scenic Douro River is not just a cultural experience. It is a deep immersion into centuries of survival, identity, and rediscovery. A key figure in Trancoso's history is Isaac Cardoso (1604–1681). His legacy still...
Jewish textual tradition has deep roots. It includes layers of commentary from many generations and places. The new Rohr Family Edition of the Chumash Koren Mikraot Hadorot is a big step forward in that tradition. Koren Publishers Jerusalem created this innovative...
*Tu B’Av, the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Av, is a lesser-known but significant Rabbinic holiday. Although it isn't in the Torah, its significance comes from the Mishnah and Talmud. They celebrate it as one of the happiest days in the Jewish calendar. It is...
The city of Bordeaux is nestled in the southwest of France. It might not be the first place you think of for revolutionary Jewish history. It was here, and in Paris, that a major change in Jewish life happened around the turn of the 19th century. This era began a...
After the French Revolution, France changed a lot in government, culture, and daily life. Jewish communities faced a historic turning point. In 1790 and 1791, Jews gained legal emancipation. They were finally given the same rights and duties as other citizens. But the...
Japan isn't usually the first place people think of when it comes to Jewish migration. In the mid-19th century, Japan slowly opened up to the West. During this time, Nagasaki turned into an unexpected home for a small, lively Jewish community. This short chapter in...
The history of Jewish exploration features a fascinating figure from the 9th century: Eldad Hadani, or Eldad Hadanite. Claiming to be a member of the lost tribe of Dan, Eldad appeared in Kairouan, in present-day Tunisia, in the year 883. He told the local Jewish...
The Jewish presence in China is a fascinating part of Jewish history. Jewish communities are often linked to Europe, Israel, or North America. However, the Jews of China show a unique blend of cultures that developed over centuries. The Kaifeng community is one of the...
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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.