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In praise of Prague

Visit the Czech capital and step back in time to when there was a thriving Jewish community that built beautiful synagogues

By Anthea Gerrie

5 min read

The richly decorated Spanish Synagogue bears Magen David motifs, which Czech Jews were the first in the world to adopt as their personal symbol in 1358 (Photo: Dana Cabanova)

The town of Corvara, in the Dolomites (Photo: Freddy Planinschek)

Grandfather’s ski-steps

Until last January, only one other member of Karen Glaser’s family had taken to the slopes. Then she went skiing in the majestic Dolomites

By Karen Glaser

3 min read

Keeping kosher in marvellous Montenegro

Keeping kosher in marvellous Montenegro

It was made famous by James Bond. And the hechshered hospitality at Dukley Hotel & Resort is outstanding. But where exactly is this enchanting country?

By Victoria Prever

6 min read

Cape Town waterfront harbour

South Africa with a Jewish flavour

Two centuries after the first Jew made it his home, the ‘Rainbow Nation’ is now a must-see corner of the diaspora. But for all its attractions – Big Five safaris, stunning coastlines – it’s still chained to the inequalities of its past

By Karen Glaser

9 min read

Come to sunny Eilat – it’s got everything...except tourists

The war has been hard for Israel’s desert resort but, Misha Mansoor reports, there’s so much on offer for visitors

By Misha Mansoor

7 min read

High teas, hot springs and Jane Austen: Finding winter wellness in Bath

The geothermal hot spot in Somerset offers a relaxing retreat for us world-weary Jews, and all the romance of an Austen novel

By Nicole Lampert

3 min read

My own butler? This is how to cruise...

From a deluxe Friday night dinner and spa treatments to lectures about Jewish heroes and a round of golf, Mark Silver on his sails of the unexpected

5 min read

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14 fantastic Chanukah gifts to light your foodie’s festive season

Spark joy with these tasty treats and gourmet gadgets

By Victoria Prever

1 min read

Spark joy for your favourite foodie

The Italian spa town where the end of the line became a new beginning for Europe’s Jews

Plus, how South Tyrol could, according to a local guide, hold the secret to peace in Israel

5 min read

Merano town centre, South Tyrol, Italy (Image: Jacob Jaffa)

Welcome to Nevis: Island of mangoes and mikvehs

Life is sweet on this Caribbean isle, with its delicious blend of history, beach-based basking and sensational views – not to mention some surprisingly Jewish sights

By Anthea Gerrie

5 min read

Welcome to Nevis: Island of mangoes and mikvehs

An Italian holiday, but Jewish: Tracing the footsteps of ancient Jews in Rome, Florence and Tuscany

From ruins to roses, arches to artichokes, Jane Prinsley discovers an Italy replete with Jewish stories

By Jane Prinsley

6 min read

An Italian holiday, but Jewish: Tracing the footsteps of ancient Jews in Rome, Florence and Tuscany

Vacationing like Canada’s rich and royal on the lakes of Muskoka

Misha Mansoor loses track of time in luxury lakeside cottages at one of Canada’s most popular holiday destinations for the affluent – and a growing number of Jewish guests

By Misha Mansoor

7 min read

One of Jayne's Luxury Cottage Rentals, a property on the lake in Muskoka, Canada. (Photo: Jayne's Luxury Rentals)

Meet the man putting Jewish Lisbon on the map

Archaeologist Luciano Waldman is on a mission to celebrate the city’s Jewish history

By Francine White

3 min read

Rua da Judiaria in Lisbon

English Heritage

King of the castles: this holiday home is the real Deal

A weekend break in an English Heritage property makes for a delightful change from a hotel or more conventional holiday rental

7 min read

The majestic Walmer Castle (Photo: Jim Holden/English Heritage)

Time stands still in these woodland hills

If you want to return from your holiday feeling less tired than when you left, head to Malvern in Worcestershire. The spa town also boasts more Jewish history than you might expect

By Rachel Coussins

4 min read

The Cottage in the Wood, in Malvern

All about amazing Agadir

Looking for a weekend break in marvellous Morocco? This seaside town has it all

By Leah Pennisi-Glaser

4 min read

Feline watchful: a cat perches on the on Kasbah of Agadir Oufella, the fortress built in 1572 to protect Agadir

Move over Napa – it’s all about Santa Barbara

The ‘American Riviera’, with its stunning vistas and delectable local wines, might just be the country’s best spot for viticulture

By Anna Pointer

5 min read

Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara. (Photo: Mar Monte Hotel)

A trip to Tuscany’s ‘Little Jerusalem’

Pitigliano offers a trip into history – and an excuse to linger among south-west Tuscany’s hidden charms

By Beverley Byrne

4 min read

The medieval town of Pitigliano, which has a rich Jewish history (ASA Luxury)

Want to feed your Jewish soul? Then come to Safed

You don’t leave this northern Israeli city with selfies, you leave with questions. Big ones

1 min read

Jewel in the crown: a selection of wares on display at a Judaica shop in Safed, the most unique of Judaism's four holy sites

For your next Israeli adventure, head north

Chances are you’ve done Israel’s greatest hits, so now it’s time for its hidden gems

4 min read

A bar mitzvah at the ancient synagogue of Ein Keshtaot in the Golan Heights

A cook’s tour of Slovenia

It might not have the well known dishes of neighbouring Italy, but there are plenty of fascinating things to eat and drink in this small European country

By Catherine Cooper

4 min read

A cook’s tour of Slovenia

Nashville’s on my mind

There’s a lot more to Nashville than country music, as Barry Toberman discovered on a recent trip

By Barry Toberman

7 min read

Cityscape image of Nashville, Tennessee, USA downtown skyline with reflection of the city the Cumberland River at spring sunset.

The Thai vegan retreat where Israelis go to zen out

Kapuhala is popular with Israelis drawn by an environment that lends itself well to those keeping kosher – or who just want to take in its off-the-beaten-track vibe

By Lianne Kolirin

3 min read

Kapuhala: luxury in nature

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