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The progenitor of my branch of the Green family was born in Germany about 1670. When he moved to Holland, he changed his name from Grin to Groen. When the family moved to London around 1860, we became Green. Although the family were and are still Ashkenazi, they...
A Kosher Holiday Special: What Was The Eurafrican Jews Role in the Colonial Economy?
Eurafrican Jews in the Caribbean have a story linked to migration, trade, and social dynamics. This history shows how Jewish communities adjusted to new places. They also navigated the larger economic and social systems of the colonial era....
Kosher Riverboat Cruises Presents: Who was Devorah Romm?
Devorah Rom stands out in the history of Jewish printing in Eastern Europe. She was the pioneering CEO of the Rom Publishing House in Vilnius, Lithuania. Her impact is still felt today. Her leadership saved a key cultural institution. It also changed how Jewish texts...
Discover Jewish Tours: Who Were the Radhanite Traders of the First Millennium?
One fascinating group of Jewish travelers in the early medieval period was the Radhanites. Records about them are scarce, but they had a big impact on trade in the 9th century. These merchants were far-reaching, influential, and remarkably versatile in their trade...
Discover Ibrahim Ibn Yaqub, the 10th Century Jewish Explorer Aboard A Glatt Kosher Cruise
Ibrahim Ibn Yaqub was a notable Jewish traveler from the 10th century. His journeys helped Jewish and Islamic scholars see into the medieval world. His journeys provide valuable insights into Jewish communities, trade, and Europe's cultural landscapes, especially when...
Glatt Kosher Vacation: Jewish Roots in Poland & Lithuania
Jewish settlement in Eastern Europe is complex and remarkable. Especially in Poland and Lithuania. These areas were vital for Jewish culture, learning, and community life. They shaped the largest group of Jews during the early modern period. Poznań, Greater Poland...






