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Sep 6, 2026, 9:37 AM

The Judenplatz: Vienna Waits for You

There is a Vienna seen and celebrated, where tourists line up for a sense of majesty and the nostalgia of empire. They pass through the splendid halls of Schönbrunn Palace, beneath the chandeliers of the Opera House, and through...

Aug 26, 2026, 8:42 PM

Timeless Elegance on Croatia’s Adriatic

For years, Croatia’s dazzling coastline has captured the imagination of travelers worldwide. Dubrovnik, Split and the southern Adriatic islands have long dominated the spotlight for Israelis, while the country’s elegant capital, Zagreb, remained little more than a gateway. That perception...

Stephen M. Flatow

Aug 26, 2026, 4:59 AM

Now it’s Hannah’s turn

A granddaughter leaves for a year of study in Israel, carrying Alisa’s Hebrew name—and beginning her own journey of Jewish growth, independence and discovery. Today my granddaughter Hannah left for Israel to begin her gap year. That sentence is easy to...

Aug 25, 2026, 12:05 PM

The Old City Belonged to Everyone Except Me

I used to despise the Old City of Jerusalem. It felt intimidating, heavy, tense. Everyone seemed to belong to some tribe I did not belong to, dressed for a ritual I could not relate to, heading somewhere with absolute purpose. There...

Aug 20, 2026, 9:26 AM

The Alhambra: a Story Shared, a Story Untold

Alhambra tile-work, the Court of the Lions, and a visual facsimile of the 1492 Edict of Expulsion. (ChatGPT-generated collage)

Water runs through narrow channels and gathers in pools. Cypress and orange trees rise above clipped hedges. Beyond the walls, the Sierra Nevada mountains frame Granada in the distance. The gardens give way to gates, courtyards, and palace chambers. The...

Aug 19, 2026, 2:56 AM

Reflections On A Week In Berlin

You walk down the street – past people of all ages advertising colorful tattoos and piercings, others in natty suits while holding briefcases. A dizzying array of Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, vegan, German and other dining options confuse the yearning...

Anastasia Torres-Gil

Aug 18, 2026, 3:05 AM

Lifechanging: How Hadassah Connected Me to a Wonderful Global Community

Sixteen years ago, I wasn’t the same person I am today. My mother had just died –unexpectedly – at the too young age of 72. My heart ached. My world felt upside down. I needed something new. Something different....

Silas Anastacio

Aug 17, 2026, 10:37 AM

From Aliyah to Today: The Journey of Riva Hadary

Riva Hadary is a licensed tour guide in Israel who has built a career marked by diverse experiences and a unique ability to connect cultures. Since 2014, she has led groups from Brazil, Portugal, and Italy, offering authentic and...

Hannah Zieziula

Aug 6, 2026, 1:14 PM

The family I found in a hostel in Australia

I arrived in Margaret River, Western Australia, completely alone with my backpack and my surfboard. After months of traveling surrounded by friends, I now had to start over to find farm work and earn my second-year visa. Again I...

Aug 4, 2026, 10:09 AM

Luxury in a Timeless City of Hundred Spires

Few European cities capture the imagination quite like Prague. The Czech capital enchants visitors with its Gothic grandeur, Baroque elegance, literary heritage and an atmosphere that seems untouched by time. Nicknamed the City of a Hundred Spires, Prague effortlessly blends centuries...

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