I wanted to see for myself the place where around 18,000 Jews were put in the Kolozsvar Ghetto in Cluj. What happened on account due to the ghetto was of tremendous consequence. Before 1940, Cluj was a part of Romania and was therefore returned to it in 1947 by...

If you read my recent blog about my top 5 favorite cities in the world, you may have felt a little bit surprised. I mean, of all of the wonderful and entrancing cities in the world, how could I possibly pick only 5 and deem them my favorites? Well, admittedly, I was...

After traveling to more than 40 countries and countless cities around the world, a question that I receive frequently is, “which city is your favorite?” Well it’s certainly not easy to choose. But, after much introspection, I have done it. Here, in order, are my top...

  Why did I leave the comfort of my home and family in Israel and fly to a country where I ever never been, didn‘t know a soul, do not even speak the language, in order to assist with relief efforts without a real plan?  That is a very difficult question to answer. ...

When I think of Scotland, I first think of its Scotch whisky, for which I’s justifiably famous.  For centuries Scottish distilleries have produced what are arguably the finest single malt whiskies in the world.  Distillery tours are a top tourist draw, combining days...

Whatever is of most interest to you there is certainly a museum in Copenhagen that you will want to visit. When deciding how to spend leisure time within this city, you will have to plan carefully as it is not possible to see everything in just a day or two. Below is...

I had a chance to visit the Holy Land on a guided tour and was rejuvenated to say the least. Visiting historic and religious places allowed me to understand religion a lot better. What made me stand up and take notice was the number of backpackers ready to walk...

Memories of Bulgarian Jews flashed back when I visited the Holocaust History Museum designed by Yad Yashem. The holocaust has left behind many victims, but the brave act of a few non Jews in Bulgaria saved over 12,000 Jews from a gory death in the gas chambers. In...

Color me silly, but I thought that newspapers and other media where supposed to be unbiased.  So, why does it seem like all sorts of media outlets tend to have anti-Israeli slants?  Is it me?  Am I the only one who noticed?  The answer is I don’t think so.   Why are...