In the annals of Jewish heritage and Cuban history, few figures stand out as distinctly as Ricardo Wolf—a man whose remarkable journey spanned science, diplomacy, and philanthropy. As I returned from a Jewish Heritage press trip with Jewish Heritage Travel, I found myself inspired to delve deeper into the story of this extraordinary individual. Ricardo […]
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Join us on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) for an evening of memory, resilience, and testimony. Three generations of Holocaust survivors will take the stage, sharing their lived experiences and bearing witness to history. Through their words, we honor the past, confront the present, and shape the future. We are privileged to welcome Gerald Lindenstraus as the […]
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Down a narrow alley in the Moroccan coastal town of Asilah, is a building of historical and spiritual significance. After decades of neglect, the centuries-old Kahal Synagogue was recently restored and brought back to life. Moroccan Jews are an ancient community, dating back to Roman times, and the Asilah synagogue was built in 1824. At […]
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Poland has agreed to return to Greece 76 Greek Jewish artifacts to be displayed in the Jewish Museum of Greece in Athens, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced. The ministry had filed a formal request for the repatriation of the historical artifacts before Lina Mendoni, the Greek Minister of Culture who, while attending the Informal […]
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Israel prepares to welcome a growing wave of international travelers as it enters the holiday season The beginning of 2025 has introduced significant updates to Israel’s tourism offerings, including a series of hotel and restaurant openings, airport upgrades and new attractions. As more legacy U.S. airlines announced that they will be reintroducing flights to Israel […]
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The Jewish history of Versailles, a city renowned for its opulent palace and significant role in French history, reflects a rich and evolving narrative. The community has roots extending back several centuries, with fluctuating periods of growth and decline influenced by broader socio-political events in France. The Jewish community in Versailles is vibrant and active, […]
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Hotel Raquel, a kitschy, Jewish-themed hotel that opened in the city’s old Jewish neighborhood in 2003, is renowned for its unique dedication to Jewish heritage. In addition to the rooms named after biblical matriarchs and the Star of David chandeliers in the lobby, the hotel’s restaurant is called Jardín del Edén, or Garden of Eden, […]
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After a difficult year and a half, hotels are opening and reopening in time for the prime tourist season starting at Passover. In 2023, Israel’s tourism industry was starting to recover from the Covid pandemic. But after October 7, the country found itself in a two-front war that shuttered many hotels in the north, filled […]
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Indulging in a memorable stay at The Pillar Hotel London is an experience of unparalleled luxury. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Hendon in North London, this distinguished 4-star boutique hotel effortlessly combines upscale charm with a serene atmosphere. Dating back to 1893, The Pillar Hotel sprawls across 2 acres, surrounded by lush gardens, and […]
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‘I am very excited to be creating new menu items. We must continue to live, cook and persevere through these difficult times,’ says Mamilla chef. On top of the Mamilla Hotel you are stuck between two worlds. You are in the chic confines of the Mamilla pedestrian mall filled with luxury shops and cafés. To […]
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