Category Archive For "Jewish Travel"
Best Ways To Get Flights To Israel On Points, Miles, And Credit Cards
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 provides the best ways to get to Israel on points, miles, and credit cards. Our guide …
in Israel, Jewish Travel
Concern Grows Over Disappearance of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in UAE: Suspected Kidnapping and Terrorism Under Investigation
Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has disappeared, raising concerns of a possible terrorist incident. The disappearance occurred on Thursday, and Israeli authorities are treating the case as a suspected act of terrorism. Rabbi Kogan, a dual Israeli-Moldovan citizen, has been part of the Abu Dhabi Chabad since the …
Kosher Food In Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Since the Abraham Accords were signed, cementing peace and diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, things have been moving fast and furious on the kosher food front. Here, we overview the developments revolving around kosher food, primarily in Dubai but also in Abu Dhabi, the two largest emirates in the UAE. While …
Best Kosher Hotels In Dubai, UAE
After signing the Abraham Accords, which commenced a new era of peace between Israel and the UAE, travel by kosher-minded consumers to Dubai has eclipsed even the most optimistic prognosticators. While it is true there have been strains in relations since the attacks of October 7th and Israel’s ensuing response, to date, the relationship has endured. A …
El Al Flight Denied Refueling in Turkey After Emergency Landing for Medical Evacuation
An El Al flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv highlighted escalating tensions between Muslim-majority countries and Israel (though there are some exceptions, such as Dubai) today when it was not allowed to refuel after making an emergency landing in Antalya, Turkey. The incident occurred when flight LY5102 diverted to Antalya to evacuate a passenger in …
HASC Concert Is To Be Held In Dubai
HASC, a provider of services to those with special needs, is slated to hold a concert in Dubai. The fundraiser, called A Time For Music, will be in addition to their annual fundraiser. With the pandemic throwing any plans for such a concert in New York entirely out of the question, Dubai is a creative …