A delegation of the families of the Israeli hostages visited Malta, joined by the Israeli Ambassador to Malta and high-ranking officials of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation held many high-level meetings, including with the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, the Maltese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ian Borg, the Minister of Home […]
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Embark on a captivating journey through the life of Stuart Katz, a Kosher travel expert who seamlessly blends his Panamanian, American, and Israeli heritage into a tapestry of adventure and self-discovery. In his spellbinding book, Katz offers more than just travel tales; he intertwines the allure of exploration with the depths of autobiography and the […]
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In the heart of Panama City lies a vibrant Jewish community, where traditions intertwine with modernity against the backdrop of Latin American culture. The New York Jewish Travel Guide had the privilege of sitting down with Rabbi Aaron Laine, the Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish community of Panama, to delve into the rich tapestry […]
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Plans are underway to expand a historic Jewish cemetery in the Maltese town of Marsa. The Jewish Foundation of Malta is leading the project, which will include some 10,750 square feet of previously unused land. The 145-year-old cemetery and two others in Malta have reportedly reached capacity. About 100 Jews, mostly Sephardim, live in Malta, […]
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Brazilian-born Carla Berg, a singer-songwriter of Sephardic descent, weaves a tapestry of cultural history and modern flair into her music. Raised in São Paulo, her melodies resonate with the rhythms of jazz, bossa nova, samba, and the elegance of classical opera, influenced by her rich Jewish heritage. Carla’s musical voyage began with her cantor grandfather, […]
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The Jewish Community of Malta celebrated Hanukkah by lighting a public menorah. Its president, Reuben Ohayon, gave an emotional speech to the public about the meaning of this occasion for the Jewish people. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, holds special significance for the Jewish community worldwide, including the vibrant community in […]
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While clearing out his great aunt Dorle Jarmel’s midtown Manhattan apartment after her death, author David Winner, a 2009 National Book Award nominee and winner of the Gival Press Novel Award, discovers artifacts of her storied existence: notes from opera stars, love letters, and artifacts from the Middle East of the 1930’s. Dorle had been […]
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Denmark held its annual remembrance march for Kristallnacht, a deadly wave of antisemitic violence and plundering instigated by Nazi authorities in Germany on November 9th 1938. The march was attended in large numbers and with participation of leading politicians. Denmark’s Chief Rabbi Jair Melchior gave a speech in front of the synagogue on Copenhagen’s Krystalgade […]
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Lublin has held a prominent position in the history of Hebrew and Yiddish culture for centuries, boasting the world’s largest Talmudic school during its heyday. Known as the “Jerusalem of the Polish Kingdom,” Lublin was the exclusive host of the country’s sole Jewish college. While Lublin endured significant destruction during World War II, its picturesque […]
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Cáceres (the name of the city is pronounced káθeres) is the capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura in Western Spain. It is a beautiful medieval city and has always been an important regional commercial center. The present residents of the city are proud of their history and are doing their best to preserve it, […]
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