Marani Review: A Georgian Culinary Gem in Queens’ Kosher Food Scene
When you think of New York kosher dining, your mind likely wanders to the steakhouses of Manhattan or the pizza shops of Brooklyn. But venture to Rego Park, Queens, and you’ll discover something entirely different: Marani, reportedly the only glatt kosher Georgian restaurant in the entire United States. This unassuming gem offers an authentic taste …
Historic Billion-Shekel Deal: Syrian Jewish Community Purchases Two Jerusalem Residential Towers
In what’s being called the largest real estate transaction of its kind in Israeli history, approximately 200 Syrian Jewish families from the United States have purchased two residential towers in central Jerusalem in a deal exceeding 1 billion shekels (approximately $270-300 million USD). The unprecedented purchase, first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 News and subsequently …
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YouTube’s Best Ever Food Review Show Takes on Kosher Food in New York
When one of YouTube’s largest food channels dedicates an entire episode to exploring kosher and Jewish cuisine, it’s worth paying attention. Will Sonbuchner, better known by his alias Sonny Side, brought his wildly popular Best Ever Food Review Show to New York City for an in-depth exploration of the city’s kosher food scene—and the results …
The Best Kosher Restaurants in Crown Heights
Crown Heights has evolved into one of New York’s most exciting kosher dining destinations. What was once primarily known as the headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement has become a culinary epicenter, drawing food enthusiasts from across the tri-state area and beyond. The neighborhood’s transformation mirrors Brooklyn’s broader kosher renaissance, with Crown Heights leading the charge …
Best Ways To Get Flights To Israel On Points, Miles, And Credit Cards (Updated 2025)
Last Updated: November 30, 2025 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, …
The Ultimate Guide to Credit Card Miles, Points, and Booking Tools for Savvy Jewish Travelers
Whether you’re planning your next kosher culinary adventure across Europe, heading to Israel on a credit card miles flight, or using hotel points for Yom Tov, or exploring kosher dining scenes in far-flung destinations, maximizing your travel rewards can transform your trips from good to extraordinary. The explosion of credit card points and airline miles …
Lutali Carne Set to Open on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn
Lutali, the popular kosher dairy restaurant, is expanding into meat with a new location called Lutali Carne at 1640 Coney Island Avenue between Avenue M and Avenue N in Brooklyn’s Midwood neighborhood. The Lutali Background The original Lutali dairy location opened at 1111 Avenue K in Brooklyn in the former Cafe K space. Owner Ralph …
From Amish Simplicity to Orthodox Jewish Life: The Remarkable Journey of Nechama Leapley
Some spiritual journeys defy easy categorization. Nechama Leapley’s story is one of them. A tale so extraordinary that it challenges our assumptions about faith, identity, and the courage required to pursue one’s deepest convictions. Born Briana Leapley in rural Kentucky, Nechama grew up in the insular world of an insular sect of Christianity and then …
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Mansoura: Brooklyn’s Time-Honored Middle Eastern Bakery with 200+ Years of Heritage
When you step into Mansoura on Kings Highway in Brooklyn’s Gravesend neighborhood, you’re not just entering a bakery; you’re walking into a living piece of culinary history that stretches back more than two centuries. This kosher gem represents one of the most remarkable stories of tradition, migration, and unwavering commitment to quality in New York’s …
Toronto’s Windsor Arms Hotel Welcomes Chagall: Where Global Flavors Meet Kosher Luxury
Celebrity chef David Adjey brings a sophisticated kosher dining experience to Yorkville’s most iconic boutique hotel In a city where kosher fine dining options remain surprisingly limited, Toronto just got a significant upgrade. Chagall, a new kosher restaurant helmed by veteran Canadian chef David Adjey, opened its doors this month inside the historic Windsor Arms …