The New York Jewish Travel Guide (NYJTG) recently had the pleasure of speaking with Donovanh Ortiz Perez, the restaurant manager of Cinkō Asian Latino Grill, the only kosher restaurant at the prestigious Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas. In this exclusive interview, Donovan passionately discusses the unique and exceptional kosher culinary offerings at Cinkō […]
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On the evening of November 12, 2024, the Jewish Institute of Television & Cinema (JITC) Hollywood Bureau hosted its highly anticipated second annual Jewish Media Awards. Held at the iconic Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, the event was a powerful testament to the growing recognition of Jewish voices in Hollywood. A sold-out crowd gathered […]
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During the 19th edition of the Festival des Andalousies Atlantiques in Essaouira, André Azoulay, Advisor to King Mohammed VI and a leading figure in cultural and religious dialogue, paid a vibrant tribute to Laziza Dalil, who passed away on October 11. Describing the deceased as a “companion on the road”, Mr. Azoulay underlined the richness of […]
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The New York Jewish Parenting Guide (NYJPG) had the pleasure of sitting down with author Edna Khalily to discuss her best-selling book, Alisha’s Magical Red Lipstick: 999 Ways to Be Beautiful. The following interview has been edited for clarity. NYJPG: What inspired you to write Alisha’s Magical Red Lipstick: 999 Ways to Be Beautiful? Was […]
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SHAI’s Biennial Gala, held on September 25, 2024, at the iconic Guastavino’s in New York City, marked a significant milestone—32 years of dedicated service to the Sephardic Jewish community. The prestigious event highlighted SHAI’s enduring impact on education, the preservation of Sephardic heritage, and its ongoing efforts to support the next generation of Persian Jewish […]
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The New York Jewish Travel Guide sat down with Aaron Laine, Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish community of Panama at Beth El Synagogue, to ask a few questions about Jewish life and the community in Panama. The following interview was edited for clarity: NYJTG: Thank you very much for your time, Rabbi. Could […]
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I recently attended a highly anticipated event at Brotherhood Synagogue in Gramercy titled “From Kibbutz to NYC Restaurant Empire: An Evening with Chef Guy Vaknin,” held on September 12. The evening was a captivating journey through Chef Vaknin’s transformative career as he shared his remarkable story. Chef Guy Vaknin was born in Sderot, Israel, and […]
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I would like to share the inspiring journey of Rabbi Leon Benarroch, whose remarkable life story spans continents and decades. Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Rabbi Benarroch embarked on a transformative chapter at the age of 15 when he traveled to England to study at the renowned Sunderland yeshivas in Gateshead, Scotland. Under the mentorship of […]
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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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