Meyer Harroch, at The Blogs

May 14, 2023, 7:36 PM

Getting to Know Geneva’s Jewish Community

Situated along the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps, Geneva sparkles as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. It is home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Committee...

May 2, 2023, 9:52 PM

Discover the Jewish heritage and beauty of Lucerne

Lucerne is beyond picturesque; it’s quaint, quiet, and charming, waiting to be discovered. As a combination of nature and the city, there’s no shortage of things to do in Lucerne. When you add in its two local mountains, medieval...

Apr 21, 2023, 4:34 AM

Discover La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland’s Jewish Watchmaking

La Chaux-de-Fonds keeps its wealth well hidden, a bit off the beaten track, so finding the charm in its austere grid of streets can be challenging. But once you do, the world of time opens like a bevel-face chronograph....

Apr 18, 2023, 12:17 AM

Exploring the Jewish Community in Zurich, Switzerland

The New York Jewish Travel Guide sat down with Mendel Rosenfeld, Rabbi of the Zurich Chabad Jewish community, to ask a few questions about Jewish life and the community in Switzerland. The following interview was edited for clarity: NYJTG: Thank you...

Mar 31, 2023, 5:38 PM

Discover the Jewish Heritage of Marrakech and Fes

A journey to Marrakech is a sensory overload of exotic sights, sounds, smells, and tastes. It is often referred to as “The Paris of Morocco,” as well as the “Red City” or “Al Hamra.” At the heart of Marrakech,...

Mar 19, 2023, 3:06 PM

A Hidden Gem: The Jewish Heritage of Curaçao

Mikve Israel Emanuel Synagogue – Curacao – New York Jewish Travel Guide

Curaçao is a small island (around 170 square miles) located off the north coast of Venezuela. Culturally diverse, with influences from Europe and West Africa, Curaçao is home to approximately 190,000 residents. UNESCO has recognized its capital city, Willemstad,...

Mar 17, 2023, 12:34 PM

Discover Morocco’s Berber Jewish Past

Taourirt’s Old Synagogue – New York Jewish Travel Guide

I have always been drawn to and interested in the Jewish history and culture of Morocco. I began to uncover some fantastic and even hidden places where the Jews once lived, traded, mingled, and even thrived. Heading back across the...

Mar 15, 2023, 10:09 PM

Jewish Culture and Heritage in Lublin, Poland

For many centuries Lublin was a vibrant center of Hebrew and Yiddish culture and home to what was then the world’s largest Talmudic school. Known as the Jerusalem of the Polish Kingdom, Lublin was home to the only Jewish college in...

Mar 14, 2023, 3:05 AM

Getting to know the Jewish Community in Turkey

New York Jewish Travel Guide sat down with Mendy Chitrik the Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish community of Turkey since 2003 and chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in the Islamic States since 2019 to ask a few questions...

Mar 12, 2023, 2:44 PM

Discover the Jewish Heritage and Beauty of Tangier

Tangier is a mixture of North Africa, Spain, Portugal, and France. it is the ideal melting pot and has a rich Jewish history. This beautiful city, only 35 minutes from Spain by hydrofoil or two hours by normal ferry...

About Me

Meyer Harroch is the founder and travel writer of the prestigious New York Jewish Travel Guide, a digital Jewish travel publication established in 2013 that promotes Jewish Travel, Jewish Heritage destinations, international hotels, dining, and airlines as well as tourism. Meyer is also the publisher of the New York Jewish Parenting Guide, New York Jewish Event Guide, New York Jewish Guide, and the New York Jewish Chamber of Commerce.

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