Rediscovering the Jewish Heritage of Porto, Portugal

The contribution of Portuguese Jews to world history is enormous and its history is inseparable from the Jewish presence in Portugal between the 5th and the 15th centuries. In…

Jewish Heritage of Erfoud and Rissani, Morocco

In many mountainous and rural parts of Morocco, particularly in the Atlas, Talifet and Draa region, there are many cemeteries in very isolated areas known only to their…

A Hidden Gem on the Edge of the Mediterranean: Discover Tetouan’s Jewish Heritage

The city of Tetouan in the northern part of Morocco means ‘open your eyes’ in the Berber language. The name probably was derived by the development of the…

Discover the Jewish Heritage of Lisbon, Portugal

The Jewish presence in the Iberian Peninsula has existed long before Portugal itself became a country. The contribution of Portuguese Jews to the arts, philosophy, commerce, and sciences helped…

A Glimpse into Jewish Life in Japan

New York Jewish Travel Guide sat down with Rabbi Mendi Sudakevich, head of Chabad Lubavitch of Japan, Tokyo, to ask a few questions about Jewish life and Communities…

Judean Desert blooms on Sababike cycling tour

At the end of our six-hour bike ride through the Judean Desert, Tal Rozow apologized to my husband and me. “I’m sorry,” he said. “The rest of your…

The True Story of Witold Pilecki and the Secret Mission to Destroy Auschwitz

New York Jewish Travel Guide sat down with Mr. Jack Fairweather, to ask a few questions about  his new book “The Volunteer”. The following interview was edited for…

Best boutique hotels in Israel for 2019

Personalized service, unique design elements, historic buildings and excellent location define these well-loved Israeli boutique hotels. If you don’t care for large hotels but you like the convenience…

Jamaica: A Jewish Caribbean Treasure

Jamaica is home to a plethora of sites and attractions tailored for Jewish travelers from all over the world, making for memorable, educational and meaningful trips in the…