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The wildebeest are antelopes that are native to eastern and southern Africa. (Provided photo)

Southern African Journey Opens the Eyes of One Characteristically Eurocentric Traveler

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Jmore Associate Editor Simone Ellin writes about some of the breathtaking sights she experienced on a recent trip to southern Africa.

Elan Raffel and Hallie Applebaum fell in love with Oaxaca with its vibrant food scene and colorful arts and culture scene. (Mónica Godefroy, via JTA)

Community International Travel

Jewish Couple Marries for Third Time in the Mexican City of Oaxaca

April 24, 2023April 27, 2023 JTA

Pikesville native Elan Raffel and his wife, Hallie Applebaum, wanted to share with friends and family the place where they first fell in love.

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Discover Koreatown Maryland

March 30, 2023March 31, 2023 SPONSORED CONTENT

Plan the ultimate foodie road trip to Koreatown Maryland in Howard County with these must-try menu items and where to find them.

In Lisbon, the inscription on a stone memorial embedded with a Star of David reads, "In memory of the thousands of Jews who were victimized by intolerance and religious fanaticism, killed on the massacre that started … on this square." (File photo)

Editor's Note Opinion Travel

The Not-So-Accidental Jewish Tourist

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

As a Jewish tourist, you sometimes have to enjoy the adventures of travel while grappling with the not-so-joyful past, writes Jmore Editor-in-Chief Alan Feiler.

The bakery operates out of a 1,200-foot brick and mortar in a garage of an old colonial home in the posh neighborhood of San Isidro. (Courtesy of Deborah Trapunsky via JTA)

Food & Drink Travel

Founder of Peru’s Only Jewish Bakery Educates Non-Jews through Food — and Instagram Stories

March 3, 2023March 20, 2023 JTA

For Deborah Trapunsky, baking challah is more than a job: it’s her attempt to combat stereotypes, encourage the integration of Jews into Peruvian society, and perhaps most importantly, forge a unique Jewish-Peruvian identity for herself.

Patapsco Valley State Park: Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls (Provided Photo)

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What’s Happening in Elkridge

March 1, 2023February 17, 2023 SPONSORED CONTENT

There’s plenty to explore in Elkridge, Md., from the waterways and trails to the diverse cuisine and historical buildings.

Could Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city and located on the Aegean coastline, become a Sephardic counterpart of Prague in terms of Jewish history and tourism? (Photo by David I. Klein via JTA)

International Travel

Turkish City of Izmir Celebrates Sephardic Heritage to Draw Tourists and Students of Jewish History

January 30, 2023January 27, 2023 JTA

Could Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city and located on the Aegean coastline, become a destination for Jewish history and tourism?

Phil Sklar: "It was probably around this time last year, sort of close to Chanukah, and we were thinking, there hasn’t really been anything Chanukah-related when it comes to bobbleheads." (Provided by JTA)

Chanukah Travel

Meet the Jewish Co-Founder of the World’s Only Bobblehead Museum, and his Chanukah Bobbles

December 23, 2022December 20, 2022 JTA

Milwaukee’s National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum features items that celebrate the Festival of Lights.

One of the most popular places to be this season in Howard County is the ice rink at Color Burst Park in Columbia's Merriweather District. (Provided photo)

Arts & Life SPONSORED Travel

Discover the Charms of the Winter Season in Downtown Columbia

December 19, 2022January 3, 2023 SPONSORED CONTENT

The holiday season is definitely upon us. And Downtown Columbia has a variety of restaurant choices and winter activities, so there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Miami Beach was the most popular destination for Passover 2021. (Envato via JTA)

Arts & Life Passover SPONSORED Travel

Passover Programming and Kosher Travel Bounce Back from Pandemic

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 JTA

Travel for the upcoming Passover season is anticipated to be on par with pre-COVID times or even exceed what it was before.

The stained-glass window at the front of the St. Peter’s by the Sea Espicopal church in downtown Sitka, Alaska, features a star of David in its center. (Photo by Dan Fellner)

Travel

Mystery in The Last Frontier

November 8, 2022November 7, 2022 JTA

Why does an Episcopal church in an Alaskan town feature a prominent Star of David window?