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Jewish Tours Spotlight: How Did a Jewish Revolutionary Become a Hero of the Arctic?
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...
Jewish Heritage Tours Presents: How Did a Jewish Astronomer Help Shape the Age of Exploration?
Global exploration history often highlights famous sailors and conquerors. Many of these voyages relied on scholars. Their work made long-distance navigation possible. One key figure was Avraham Zacuto. He was a Jewish astronomer, historian, and philosopher. His...
Slab Muon Baok (Cambodian Stuffed Chicken)
Another recipe for our Mekong cruise next year. This glatt kosher recipe generally uses chicken wings. However, I have written it for chicken legs, which is more us than Cambodian. My last recipe was very simple to prepare, this one though. Slab Muon Baok (Cambodian...
Roast Chicken Breast with Lemongrass and Ginger
It’s hard to believe that next May 2027, we will be running our fifth Mekong River Cruise. On every Mekong cruise we have experienced something new and exciting. Whether starting in Vietnam of in Cambodia, the scenery and the people have been wonderful. Next year our...
Italian Vegan Lentil Ragout
This Italian Lentil Ragout with Parmesan is a great alternative to Pasta Bolognaise. You can keep it vegan by not using the cheese, A banging meatless dinner. Ingredients: 2 tins lentils 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion diced 2 medium carrots diced 2 to 3 stalks...
Jewish History: The Jewish Community of Nagasaki, Japan
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...