Lifestyle
August 2024
Aug 19, 2024Unique Travel Programs Explore Jewish History Worldwide
For years, my own Jewish heritage has motivated me to explore local Jewish history in some unexpected places. In Iran several years ago, my sister and I took a night off our group tour to visit Molla Jacob Synagogue in Isfahan, where we were welcomed by the congregation, celebrating the Sukkot holiday. An English-speaking local offered insight into the history of the Jewish community in the city, now numbering about 1,500. That night was one of the highlights of our trip.
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August 2024
Aug 15, 2024Choose a Laid-Back River Cruise for a One-of-a-Kind Experience
Two years ago, when Margaret and Holley Wallace were considering their first cruise, the couple found themselves in a quandary about whether to book an ocean or river journey. “We knew we wanted a cruise but couldn’t decide between the amenities of a big ship or the intimacy of a smaller one,” recalled Mrs. Wallace. “In the end, we decided that the laid-back atmosphere aboard a river cruise was more in line with our travel style.”