Discover the Jewish Heritage of Lisbon, Portugal
The Jewish presence in the Iberian Peninsula existed long before Portugal itself became a country. The contribution of Portuguese Jews to the arts, philosophy, commerce, and sciences helped…
Must-See Travel Destinations
SUGIHARA REMEMBRANCE ROUTE IN JAPAN
Most Americans know of Oskar Schindler, the German businessman who saved more than 1,200 lives during the Holocaust, by hiring Jews to work in his factories and fought…
Chefchaouen: Exploring the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco and its Jewish Heritage
Among my favorite stopovers in Morocco is this artsy, blue-washed mountain village of 45,000 people. It is a uniquely beautiful small city in the northwest part and set…
Exploring Alentejo: A Window into Portugal’s Jewish Past
The Alentejo is the beautiful region of Portugal that lies between the Algarve and central Lisbon region. This vast and sparsely populated area covers over 30 percent of…
Discover the Hidden Jewish Heritage of Lodz, Poland, and its Beauty
Lodz (pronounced woodge and translated as “boat”) is approximately 130 km southwest of Warsaw. It is not a city that will instantly make an impression on you, because…
Portugal’s Jews Welcome Home a Long-Lost 15th-Century Torah Text
The year was 1497. Just five years after leaving his native Spain due to the Edict of Expulsion, Rabbi Avraham Saba stood tearfully beside an olive tree outside…
Tunisia Works To Preserve Its Jewish Heritage
Tunisia is struggling to protect North Africa’s Jewish heritage, threatened by vandalism, looting and the smuggling of valuable artefacts bearing witness to the long history of the region’s…
