Situated between Jerusalem and Hebron, the Gush Etzion route navigates upward along a winding road surrounded by the glorious hills of Judea. Peeking through the mountains, on a clear day, one can see ships moored at the port of Ashdod on the Mediterranean Sea and almost touch the waves breaking on the beaches of Tel Aviv. The beauty of the Gush is in its fields of olive trees, breathtaking vistas and cool summer breezes. Biblical Times The name “Gush Etzion” invokes a piece of Jewish history dating …More

As one of the primary destinations for music in the nation, Denver boasts a plethora of diverse venues that lend themselves to all types of musical genres. With local talent abounding along with up-and-coming and top draw stars, Denver attracts audiences from all over the world to hear the best in musical fare at some of the most alluring theatrical venues in the country. Here is a sample of some of the top theaters in and around the city. Red Rocks Amphitheater This open air amphitheatre was originally …More

Moscow recently opened its first private Jewish Museum which covers over 200 years of Jewish history in Russia. Most of the displays are from private collectors and there are over 4,000 exhibits that cover religious, cultural, and government relations. It is not surprising the museum is so large considering the role Jews played in the rise of communism and the laws and persecution that came afterword. Jews first immigrated to Russia in the early 13th century. They came from the Middle East, Greece, Babylonia and …More

For almost 125 years the Grand Choral Synagogue of Saint Petersburg has served not only as the main house of worship for local Jews but also as the heart and soul of the community, providing hope through all its travails. Despite the restrictions placed on the practice of Judaism from the era of the Tsars when it was built until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989, like the Jewish citizenry, it suffered but survived. In recent years, the synagogue has prospered. Finally completed in 1888 after eight years …More

Today’s Jerusalem is a large metropolitan and modern city and people tend to forget that in fact Jerusalem is over three thousand years old. However, it is easy to take a trip back in time through the various archaeological digs and sites. Some places show visitors Jerusalem’s archaeological finds revealed through digs while others allow visitors to participate in digs. The Davidson Center The Davidson Center is located at the entrance to the Jerusalem Archaeological Park right next to the Old …More

A shrine that is sacred to four different religions? Most unusual. But it is this very fact that makes Elijah’s Cave in Haifa so unique. Nestled below the port lighthouse at the base of Mount Carmel in Haifa Bay near the Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery, Elijah's cave is a spiritual testament to the past and the present. Here’s a bit of ancient history: Elijah was a heroic figure in the ninth century, during the reign of King Ahab. He stressed monotheism at a time when the Jewish people were …More