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 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...

At sundown on Tuesday, May 18 this year, the festival of Shavuot will be celebrated.  We will once again commemorate the time centuries ago when the first fruits of the harvest were carried to the holy Temple and presented as an offering to God.  Shavuot is the last...

  Iceland is definitely one of the most mysterious and misunderstood countries in the world. Few have visited the land of fire and ice, but those who do make the trek certainly find that it is absolutely different from anything they have ever experienced before. The...

A position I did not want be in when I landed in Fairbanks was to decide which places to visit. Since I was fresh, I thought I would go in for a guided tour. The average maximum temperature in July is 73 degrees Fahrenheit in Fairbanks. Situated near the Arctic...

  Plane travel today can make our lives so much easier. But it can also be a frustration when you are trying to determine what to wear for an airplane flight.  Planes are notorious for fluctuating temperatures, sardine-like seating arrangements, long security lines,...

Interestingly, the Jewish community developed in two different primary ways, or phases, if you will. The first phase occurred in the sixteenth century when Spaniards arrived in South America, and in the area today known as Peru. Included with this group were...

Have a week to spend in Finland and trying to decide on the best to spend your time?  Seeing everything that Finland has to offer in one week can be a difficult task but with proper planning, it can be done. The majestic beauty of Finland makes it one of the most...

The city of Bangkok, or Krung Thep, as it is called in Thai, is a bustling and busy urban area, filled with exotic and enticing sights, sounds, and smells. Because Bangkok is densely populated, as well as a popular place to visit, it is constantly buzzing with people....