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Kosher Riverboat Cruise: Discover Napoleon’s 12 questions to the Jews of France
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...
Kosher River Cruise Presents: Napoleon’s 1808 Decree and the Transformation of Jewish Identity in France
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...
Asado
Asado is essential to Argentina’s national identity, just like the tango. The very word asado refers to both the gathering and the meal. An asado is as much about friends and family coming together, as the beef and vegetables that will be expertly grilled over coals...
Explore the Jewish Connection to Wine and Bordeaux on Your Next Kosher Cruise Vacation
Wine has been important in Jewish life for thousands of years. It's not just a drink; it has a sacred role in rituals and celebrations. Wine plays a key role in Jewish life. It is part of the blessing at every Sabbath. It is also central to life-cycle events like...
A Visit to the Bordeaux Synagogue on A Glatt Kosher Cruise
Grande synagogue de Bordeaux | (c) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Synagogue_of_Bordeaux In the beautiful city of Bordeaux, there is a historic gem. It tells a story of Jewish resilience, tradition, and identity. The Bordeaux Synagogue is one of France's largest....
Chicken Paprikash
Last week I was in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. In 2027 we are featuring a cruise running from Bucharest, the capital of Romania down through the mighty Danube to Budapest. The reason I was there was to check out and reserve a beautiful 5* hotel for the post...