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Keeping the Faith; On Kosher Nightlife Options in Tel-Aviv

By Jspace Staff on 1/10/2012 at 3:34 PM

Keeping the Faith; On Kosher Nightlife Options in Tel-Aviv

Need an excuse to visit Tel Aviv? Try this. It's not only a lively and vibrant city, but it's also a Jewish city. While Jerusalem may have a longer Jewish history, it doesn’t offer nearly as much diversity in party options as Tel Aviv does. In this busy city, you can enjoy some of the best dining and dancing in the world while keeping things kosher. How strictly kosher you’d like your night on the town to be is entirely up to you; there are numerous options that cater to any Jewish preference. As far …More

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The Top Kosher Dining Venues Around New York

By Jspace Staff on 9/22/2011 at 1:28 PM

The Top Kosher Dining Venues Around New York

Looking for a great dinner for a Birthday or Anniversary? Looking for a night out, while enjoying kosher dining that matches the quality of non-kosher? New York is home to the top-tiered kosher establishments in the United States. Although some places might be a bit pricy, it is well worth it when you feel like celebrating or treating yourself after a long day's work. Whether you are a regular around New York City or just a passing-through tourist, here are the top kosher restaurants to visit in the “Big …More

Friday Night Lights

By Jspace Staff on 9/14/2011 at 3:06 PM

Friday Night Lights

Jews don’t go to Vegas to be religious. But for members of the tribe, Friday nights remain holy, even when you’re surrounded by the moral turpitude of Sin City. Even if you’re not Shomer shabbos, you probably go into Friday nights expecting to nosh on gefilte fish and challah. And drink Manischewitz. Luckily, there is a wide range of options for shabbos-conscious vacationers that find themselves in Vegas on a Friday. The first step, before the sun sets, is to stuff yourself with some delicious, …More

Kosher Dining in Saint Petersburg Goes Upscale

By Jspace Staff on 9/8/2011 at 4:39 PM

Kosher Dining in Saint Petersburg Goes Upscale

Prospects for dining kosher in Saint Petersburg have improved markedly in recent years as growing numbers within the city’s Jewish community have returned to their roots and embraced religious dietary laws. Several restaurants have opened that cater to kosher eaters by preparing gourmet style cuisine and serving it in settings of elegance, comfort and refinement befitting Saint Petersburg’s reputation as the cultural capital of Russia and one of the great cities of Europe. For a kosher fine dining …More

Staying Kosher in Rome

By Jspace Staff on 8/30/2011 at 10:31 AM

Staying Kosher in Rome

Traveling is always fun, but when you’re sticking to a kosher diet it is always smart to think ahead. There is no need to worry; Rome has a variety of hotels and restaurants that will allow you to eat anything your heart desires. Chagat at 66th Known for its famous takeaway food, this kosher restaurant is also the perfect place to go if you are traveling on the cheap. Chagat at 66th has all the usual specialties of schawarma and falafel, but you can also get hamburgers, hot dogs, and schnitzel as well. But …More

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From Crime to Corned Beef: Las Vegas Past and Present

By Jspace Staff on 8/9/2011 at 4:53 PM

From Crime to Corned Beef: Las Vegas Past and Present

In the nineteenth century, the city that we know today as Las Vegas was a green, flourishing area, fed with water from artesian wells, and named The Meadows (Las Vegas) because of the resulting greenery. The start of modern-day Vegas began in 1905, when it was officially founded as a city. Believe it or not, the state of Nevada became the last western state to outlaw gaming; the strict anti-gambling law meant that you couldn’t even flip a coin for the price of a drink. How times do change. The emergence of …More