Entries Written By David Jeskiel
Best Ways to Fly to Israel With Points and Miles from Credit Cards (Updated 2026)
Last Updated: October 17, 2026 It is safe to say that Israel is one of the most popular destinations in the Jewish world for using points and miles for flights. However, the world of miles, points, and credit cards can be confusing. This discussion offers the best ways to travel to Israel using points, miles, …
Whatever Happened to MISHA? A New Flower Arch Adds to the Brooklyn Restaurant Mystery
More than two and a half years after MISHA began teasing its arrival on Instagram, the Brooklyn restaurant still hasn’t opened. But a recent addition outside has us wondering again: could something finally be happening? During a walk past the building the other week, one can’t help but notice a floral arch framing the MISHA …
in Israel, Jewish Travel
Suspected Hijacking of Dubai–Tel Aviv Flight Raises Security Questions for Jewish Travelers
A frightening incident aboard a flydubai flight brings renewed scrutiny to a route that helped turn the Abraham Accords into everyday travel. Updated October 5, 2026, with additional details and video. A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv should be an ordinary part of the travel day. That ordinariness is itself one of the achievements of …
Where to Travel This Summer for Great Kosher Food
Summer is prime season for the kosher traveler. The days are long, the flights are plentiful (and, if you play your points right, nearly free), and some of the world’s best kosher dining cities are at their liveliest. Whether you’re chasing Michelin-caliber cuisine, an overstuffed falafel eaten on a cobblestone street, or a Shabbat buffet …
Best Kosher Restaurants In Paris (Updated 2025)
Paris is an obvious choice if you’re looking for a city that combines a wealth of cultural history and incredible architecture with exquisitely delicious food and wine. While it is true that places like Jerusalem, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Miami, and Lakewood have great kosher “food scenes,” Paris, with its close proximity to some of the world’s …
The Best Miami Kosher Restaurants (Updated 2026)
While there are several exciting “foodie” destinations in the vibrant and ever-dynamic world of kosher restaurants, such as the ever-expanding landscape of trendy kosher restaurants in Lakewood, NJ, and the classic restaurants of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York, more recently, Miami has seen a flurry of world-class kosher restaurants come on the scene. Some of …
Miami’s Mutra Becomes the First Kosher Restaurant to Earn a Michelin Star
On the evening of May 29, 2026, Raz Shabtai was watching a livestream with his team when the Michelin Guide announced his Miami restaurant, Mutra, had just made history. For the first time ever, a kosher-certified restaurant had earned a Michelin star. The chef wept. “It’s a moment of joy, it’s a moment of pride, …
Top 10 Best Brooklyn Kosher Restaurants (Updated 2026)
Brooklyn is arguably the most “hip” borough of New York City and also one of the most diverse from a Jewish perspective. By extension, Brooklyn offers a plethora of great, eclectic kosher restaurants. As part of our ongoing “Best of Kosher” series, our ranking of the top 10 best Brooklyn kosher restaurants illustrates how Brooklyn …
Watch the Knicks’ Playoff Run at Castell’s, Brooklyn’s Most Elegant Game Night
The Knicks are on a run. After sweeping Philadelphia in four and dispatching Atlanta in six, New York is now in the Eastern Conference Finals against Cleveland, and the city hasn’t felt this alive in years. If you’re looking for a way to experience this postseason that goes beyond your couch or a packed sports …
UN Plaza Grill Is No Longer Kosher
After nearly nine years as one of Midtown East’s most distinctive kosher dining destinations, UN Plaza Grill has dropped its kosher certification. As first flagged on X, the restaurant served its last kosher meal on April 30, 2026, and will continue operating as a non-kosher venue going forward. Kosher diners should not assume any continuity …