On the seventh of Pesach we celebrate the miracle of the crossing of the Red Sea. The most appropriate place to pray the ‘Shirat HaYam' (Song of the Sea) is where the miracle for our ancestors took place. Biblical scholars have raised different hypotheses where the Israelites crossed the Red Sea. Dr. Joshuah Meron researched all the theories and came to the conclusion that a miracle happened to our ancestors at Nuweiba beach in Sinai, about 60 km south of Eilat להמשך קריאה
The gravesite of Mordechai and Esther in Iran was set on fire recently, a few days after the last Lag B'Omer. This was done on May 14, 2020, the day of the declaration of the state of Israel, and the day of the Nakba of the Palestinians להמשך קריאה
During Hanukkah, Air Seychelles will operate 10 flights a week. This was announced by Air Seychelles' vice president, Mr. Charles Johnson. The company currently operates 4 weekly flights to Israel, and as of December they are increasing to 5 weekly flights להמשך קריאה
The Seychelles islands have an abundance of stunningly beautiful beaches. The turquoise sea is flat with almost no waves. Near the seashores the water is shallow and warm (27 degrees) and crystal clear. The land is covered with green forests of coconut trees and palm trees by the waterline. And between the ocean and the forest there are narrow strips of white soft sand להמשך קריאה
In Dubai we can see impressive skyscrapers, wide roads, and luxury cars. For a moment we will feel like we have arrived in New York or Hong Kong. Modernity is evident everywhere, and it may make us forget that we are in a Muslim country that is governed by Sharia law להמשך קריאה
The agreement with the UAE ignites the imagination of travelers who have already seen almost everything, and are looking for new tourist attractions. Dubai is an optimal tourist destination just a three hour flight away. Dubai is a small country, which has become a major tourist attraction. Before the Covid crisis, 21 million tourists arrived there every year. In terms of Corona, Dubai is now considered a green country, which was opened to tourists as early as July להמשך קריאה
Bulgaria is one of the first countries we can visit in the Corona era. Many Israelis are using the opportunity, and all flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Bulgaria were full in recent weeks. Bulgaria is a popular tourist destination, and before the Korona era, about 200,000 Israelis visited Bulgaria every year. Now the Israelis are starting to return להמשך קריאה
Sri Lanka is a tropical island east of India, with a rich Jewish history and a poor Jewish present. It offers stunning views of lagoons, forests and jungles, wildlife, rivers, mountains and waterfalls. All these and more have made Sri Lanka one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Sri Lanka has been dubbed as The Wonder of Asia להמשך קריאה
Rabbi Shlomo Itzchaki, known as "Rashi", the most important commentator on the Torah, was one of the giants of Jewish culture. But for some reason he was neglected by tourism aspects. He was living in the 11 century, during the Rambam (Maimonides) period. Today the Rambam has better PR, and many Jewish travelers are going to Cordoba in Spain to see Maimonides statue and to kiss it. But not so many come to visit Troyes, the city of Rashi, because until recently there was almost nothing to see here להמשך קריאה
Petersburg is a charming and popular tourist destination that attracts tourists from all over the world. There are also fascinating Jewish heritage sites in the city להמשך קריאה
