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  • Jewish Life in the Western Balkans
    The Jewish Traveler
    Jewish Life in the Western Balkans
    Jewish Life in the Western Balkans

    Resilient communities in Sarajevo, Dubrovnik and Split uphold centuries of Sephardi and Ashkenazi tradition.

    Resilient communities in Sarajevo, Dubrovnik and Split uphold centuries of Sephardi and Ashkenazi tradition.

  • Perennially Popular Barcelona
    The Jewish Traveler
    Perennially Popular Barcelona
    Perennially Popular Barcelona

    Discover hidden relics in a medieval Jewish district and indulge in Catalonia’s capital city’s finest kosher restaurants.

    Discover hidden relics in a medieval Jewish district and indulge in Catalonia’s capital city’s finest kosher restaurants.

  • Miami Reinvents Itself—Again
    The Jewish Traveler
    Miami Reinvents Itself—Again
    Miami Reinvents Itself—Again

    Brimming with ubiquitous Jewish heritage from the Art Deco era to today, anyone who still thinks of South Florida as a retirement mecca hasn’t been paying attention.

    Brimming with ubiquitous Jewish heritage from the Art Deco era to today, anyone who still thinks of South Florida as a retirement mecca hasn’t been

  • The First Jewish Neighborhoods Beyond the Old City
    Israeli Scene
    The First Jewish Neighborhoods Beyond the Old City
    The First Jewish Neighborhoods Beyond the Old City

    From Mishkenot Sha’ananim’s iconic windmill to the courtyards of Beit David, a walking tour traces the neighborhoods that transformed a then-crowded Ottoman town into a modern, thriving city.

    From Mishkenot Sha’ananim’s iconic windmill to the courtyards of Beit David, a walking tour traces the neighborhoods that transformed a then-crowded Ottoman town into a

  • What’s Jewish About Vietnam and Cambodia?
    The Jewish Traveler Travel
    What’s Jewish About Vietnam and Cambodia?
    What’s Jewish About Vietnam and Cambodia?

    More than you might think. With tens of thousands of Jewish tourists each year, don’t be surprised if you bump into Israeli backpackers and Chabad centers.

    More than you might think. With tens of thousands of Jewish tourists each year, don’t be surprised if you bump into Israeli backpackers and Chabad

  • Milan’s Jewish Past, Present—and Olympic Future
    The Jewish Traveler Travel
    Milan’s Jewish Past, Present—and Olympic Future
    Milan’s Jewish Past, Present—and Olympic Future

    This winter, Milan may become the literal launchpad for a new generation of Jewish trailblazers.

    This winter, Milan may become the literal launchpad for a new generation of Jewish trailblazers.

  • Encountering Ghosts in Poland
    The Jewish Traveler
    Encountering Ghosts in Poland
    Encountering Ghosts in Poland

    Why travel to the most famous region where Jews were ever burned? To connect with Jewish history, to mourn our people and to bear witness.

    Why travel to the most famous region where Jews were ever burned? To connect with Jewish history, to mourn our people and to bear witness.

  • The Berkshires Beckon This Summer
    The Jewish Traveler
    The Berkshires Beckon This Summer
    The Berkshires Beckon This Summer

    A guide to the longtime haven for Jewish visitors flowing with natural, culture and ‘Yiddishkeit.’

    A guide to the longtime haven for Jewish visitors flowing with natural, culture and ‘Yiddishkeit.’

  • Barbados and Its Jews
    The Jewish Traveler
    Barbados and Its Jews
    Barbados and Its Jews

    Discover the laid-back island’s singular Jewish history that stretches back to the 17th century.

    Discover the laid-back island’s singular Jewish history that stretches back to the 17th century.

  • In Portugal, Shadows of a Jewish Past
    The Jewish Traveler
    In Portugal, Shadows of a Jewish Past
    In Portugal, Shadows of a Jewish Past

    See strains of ancient Sephardi lineage from Porto to Lisbon.

    See strains of ancient Sephardi lineage from Porto to Lisbon.

  • Jewish Heritage Along the Danube
    The Jewish Traveler
    Jewish Heritage Along the Danube
    Jewish Heritage Along the Danube

    See sights of great beauty and pain from Budapest to Bucharest.

    See sights of great beauty and pain from Budapest to Bucharest.

The Jewish Traveler
Contemporary Vienna Is a Diverse Jewish Mosaic
by Liam Hoare
Vienna is a multinational city of 1.9 million residents and a focal point for German-speaking culture and international diplomacy.
The Jewish Traveler
Sofia, First-class Destination Waiting to be Discovered
by Hilary Danailova
In the 15 years I’ve been visiting my husband’s family in Sofia, Bulgaria, I’ve watched EU membership transform the city from a post-Communist backwater into a vibrant capital.
The Jewish Traveler
Destination Israel
by Esther Hecht
Despite Covid restrictions, the demand for travel to Israel is there. Now, signs of optimism can be found in hotel openings and group bookings.
The Jewish Traveler
Exploring Cape Cod’s Midcentury Moment
by Hilary Danailova
This year, Cape Cod may be an escape for pandemic-weary city folk, but decades ago, it was an artists’ haven and refuge for Jewish intellectuals fleeing Nazi Europe. 
The Jewish Traveler
In Atlantic City, Take a Jewish Boardwalk Down Memory Lane
by Rahel Musleah
Driving around Atlantic City today still resembles a board game come to life, though most of the grand old hotels have been demolished.
The Jewish Traveler
Forget Passports. Do You Have Wi-Fi?
by Hilary Danailova
Virtual travel remains welcome escapism for grounded tourists.
The Jewish Traveler
The Splendor of Santa Fe
by Sandy Bornstein
Diverse art, adobe architecture, innovative southwestern cuisine, outdoor adventures, spa retreats and seasonal festivals. And there has been a Jewish presence here for almost 200 years.
The Jewish Traveler
A Pilgrimage Through Ancestral Lands
by Hilary Danailova
In the town now called Nadvirna in Ukraine, Steve Turner says he could feel the presence of his father’s family who didn’t survive.

 

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