Part 1: The “Hellish“ Houska Castle

Part 1: The “Hellish“ Houska Castle

Mysterious, magical, cursed or hellish. There are many names that describe this curious castle. Although not one of the largest or the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic, with no huge parks nor the oldest chapels, Houska has become a favorite destination for...
Part 2: The Tale of the Haggada of Sarajevo

Part 2: The Tale of the Haggada of Sarajevo

If you thought Part 1: The Tale of the Haggada of Sarajevo was all there was to the story of the Sarajevo Haggada, guess again! We still have much to learn about it. Shall we continue?Weathering Through the World WarA rare book hidden in the depository got the...
Part 1: The Tale of the Haggada of Sarajevo

Part 1: The Tale of the Haggada of Sarajevo

Joining a kosher tour with KRC to Europe is not only a chance to see important Jewish sites in the European continent, but also to learn about significant personalities and listen to stories that are unique to the Jewish communities of the countries. Like a story of a...
The Life and Times of Lazar Ashkenazi

The Life and Times of Lazar Ashkenazi

Have you ever heard of Lazar Ashkenazi? His life and legacy is one worth noting, and is one of the many Jewish personalities we’ll learn more about in our kosher cruises to the rivers of Europe!Eliezer ben Elija Ashkenazi, also Lazar Ashkenazi ( אליעזר בן אליהו...
The History of European Jews in the Middle Ages (Part 2)

The History of European Jews in the Middle Ages (Part 2)

The Church reserved the right to Christian religious missions among the Jewish population. Many anti-Jewish measures (isolation in ghettos, exclusion from jobs, distinguishing garments) were adopted by the church at the Fourth Lateran Council (a Church Assembly) in...