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Kosher Miznon NYC Review
After the recent opening of a kosher Miznon in NYC by Michelin-starred Israeli Chef Eyal Shani, we knew we had to give it a try. In contrast to Eyal Shani’s other recently opened kosher restaurant in New York City, Malka, which is waiter service, the kosher Miznon location is more walk-in and walk-out kind of …
Top 10 Best Jerusalem Hotels
Historically, Israel in general, but Jerusalem in particular, was not known as a destination offering the pinnacle of luxury in hospitality, or for that matter, solid options overall. Over the last decade or so, that has been steadily becoming less and less true. Now, as illustrated below in our overview of the top 10 best …
Best Kosher Restaurants In Paris
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 Manhattan, Brooklyn, Miami, and Lakewood have great kosher “food scenes,” Paris, with its close proximity to some of the world’s best …
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Israel Points Hotels
Israel holds a unique place in the hearts of many across the world. The small country’s popularity is not only due to its biblical-based historical heritage but increasingly because of its business and cultural profile. Cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv offer vibrant nightlife, startup hubs, and world-class food. As a result, Israeli cities have seen …
The Top 5 Best Jewish T-Shirts, Hoodies, & Clothing
Many Jewish people have reasons they hold dear about wanting to show pride in their Jewish heritage. For some, their Jewish identity takes the form of ancestry; for others, religion, and for many, a combination of both. Pride in heritage is complicated and, in some circles, controversial as it can be confused with superiority. In …
Miznon On Broadway Is Going Kosher, Marking Eyal Shani’s 2nd Kosher NYC Outpost
Shortly after opening Malka in New York City, his first stateside kosher restaurant, Chef Eyal Shani, is converting a recently opened Miznon location on Broadway in NYC into his second kosher-certified outpost in the USA. Though it is unclear if this particular Miznon going kosher was planned prior to the opening of Malka, it would …
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Druze Restaurant In Israel’s North Goes Kosher In An Encouraging Sign Of Unity
With war and uncertainty permeating life in Israel, signs of unity, in particular across religious, ethnic, and cultural lines, are encouraging, and a well-reviewed Druze restaurant becoming kosher-certified to feed soldiers and evacuees gives reason for optimism. Noor, a restaurant in the Druze village of Julis in Northern Israel, has been certified kosher in their …
Michelin-Starred Israeli Chef Eyal Shani Brings Kosher Restaurant “Malka” To NYC
At a time when much of the news coming out of Israel is about the horrific events of October 7th and the war that followed, positive news is in short supply but more than welcome. The exciting development comes as Michelin-starred Israeli chef Eyal Shani brings kosher restaurant “Malka” to NYC, his first kosher-certified restaurant …
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Jews Are Simply Unwelcome At Cornell and Can Dine Elsewhere
The Israel-Hamas War, a response to the massacres of Hamas on October 7, 2023, against civilians in towns on the southern border of the country, has tensions running very high. The fact that tensions are at a fever pitch is of little surprise though. The bodies of dead children, whether Israeli or Palestinian, are more …
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Even McDonald’s Is A Casualty Of The Israel-Hamas War
McDonald’s, the globally loved American brand, can be added to the list of casualties as a result of the Israel-Hamas War. The war was in response to the horrific massacres in Israel on October 7, 2023, when the Israeli security establishment was caught wildly flat-footed. After a mass mobilization, McDonald’s Israel announced that it donated over …