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Jewish Sites in Sardis, Turkey
Category : Events & Festivals
Ancient Sardis was the capital of the Kingdom of Lydia, whose most famous king was Croesus (560-546 B.C.E.), the first monarch to mint coinage. During its heyday as a Roman city, Sardis had a very large and prosperous Jewish community which may have been established here in much earlier times. GETTING THERE The ruins of […]
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Nancy Danino – the sultry voice singer/songwriter
Category : Nightlife
Born in Israel and raised in France, the sultry voice of singer/songwriter Nancy Danino has been the highlight of everything from film soundtracks to Scandinavian pop hits. Her very first collaboration was with the YELLOW PRODUCTION team of techno/acid jazz sound designers, appearing on their 1999 Psychodelico album (Bob Sinclar). Techno artist SNOOZE heard the album, fell […]
Read MoreWednesday, April 15th, 2015
Jerusalem Post NY Annual Conference “The New Israeli Government: Facing the Deadline” June 7, 2015 – Marriott Marquis in New York City
Category : Blog
Rudy Giuliani, Gilad Erdan, Senator Bob Menendez, Isaac Herzog, Ron Lauder, Ron Prosor, Gabi Ashkenazi, and Meir Dagan will address 1500 people on U.S.-Israel relations, global terrorism, and the rise of antisemitism. The fourth Jerusalem Post NY Conference, which will be held on June 7, 2015 at the Marriott Markey, Times Square, New York, is […]
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Jewish Cultural Festival
Category : Events & Festivals
New York Jewish Travel Guide The Fifth Annual Jewish Cultural Festival returned to Temple Israel on Sunday, June 7. The entire community—both Jewish and non-Jewish –were invited to share our traditions and learn about us and our faith. We expanded our offerings to include additional entertainment for your listening and viewing pleasure, an Israeli-themed petting zoo, […]
Read MoreTuesday, July 30th, 2013
THE 27RD INTERNATIONAL KLEZMER FESTIVAL -August 18th – August 20th
Category : Blog
Tens of thousands of international and local visitors are expected to attend this year’s (18–20.08.14) International Klezmer Festival in Zefat. The biggest festival of Jewish soul music in the world is in its 27th year in Zefat. The Klezmer Festival is no doubt one of the biggest events on the Israeli cultural calendar. Numerous unique […]
Read MoreTuesday, July 30th, 2013
IN PHOTOS: A look inside Jewish Marakech
Category : Blog
Marrakech, with its tiny Jewish population, is a welcoming city for Jewish visitors, with over 30,000 a year coming from Israel, many of them on heritage trips. By Harry D. Wall and Jewish Discoveries Searching for Jewish heritage in Marrakech, once the heartland of Moroccan Jewish life, can be challenging. The Mellah, or the walled […]
Read MoreWednesday, July 17th, 2013
10 must-see fountains in Israel
Category : Top 10
Musical, magical, colorful, cooling and full of splash, fountains throughout Israel are a delight for visitors. By Viva Sarah Press The Bellagio in Las Vegas, Italy’s Trevi, Singapore’s Fountain of Wealth and Austria’s Swarovski Crystal Head Fountain are among the best known water-spouting attractions around the world. Most major cities maintain at least one artistic fountain […]
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