Italy: An Experience for the Palate

When we think of Italian food, we don’t tend to associate it with kosher cuisine. But kosher Italian menus are not uncommon in restaurants, seder tables, Chabads, and other gathering places throughout Italy. If you’re planning a visit to Italy, consider a true kosher...

Italy’s Umbria and Tuscany Tour

October 11-20, 2015 Come join us on an eight-day exploration of Central Italy.  The Umbrian and Tuscan regions of Italy are an artistic and gastronomic marvel.  In addition to providing a tour of the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and incredible Etruscan,...

Is Greenland Really Green?

The name “Greenland” itself may be a bit misleading. It sounds rather enticing, doesn’t it? We think of a land that is filled with thick, lush forests and evergreen trees. It is funny that we cannot help but take this name so literally. We don’t think of Swaziland as...

Cooking Kosher – The Indian Way

Kosher food in India has always been close to the original food cooked in Israel. I found some recipes to be completely new using Indian spices and herbs, including coriander, coconuts, turmeric, bitter gourd, etc. The Jewish clan realized that India had much to offer...

In Memoriam: Heroes Lost in 2012

In a year filled with discoveries, triumphs, and conflicts, we also faced the loss of many distinguished Americans, without whom the world seems diminished.  These outstanding individuals include seven innovators  who are noteworthy because of their own pioneering...