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Comment by Tripatini on June 11, 2012 at 3:19pm

Now on our blog: the Orthodoz Jewish food & feel of Boro Park, Brooklyn.

Comment by David Paul Appell on May 29, 2012 at 3:20pm

Anyone interested in Majorca's secret Jewish history? Check out my blog post.

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on April 29, 2012 at 1:16pm

You're right, Sam, both the interior and exterior were lovingly, beautifully and accurately restored. But the sand floors are in other synagogues in the Caribbean: notably Curacao, and (I believe) St. Thomas). If memory serves, the floor in Bridgetown is tile -- but in any event, not sand.

Comment by Sam Scribe on April 27, 2012 at 9:22pm

Your blog about the Bridgetown synagogue reminds me of my own visit there. I had never seen a pink synagogue (or church, for that matter) before then, and I haven't seen any since. I was surprised by the beauty of the interior, too. Was there a sand floor, or is that a trick my memory is playing on me? 

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on April 23, 2012 at 9:00pm

The website totallyjewishtravel.com has expanded its scope to include Jewish Heritage travel pieces. The first one is at
http://www.totallyjewishtravel.com/jewish_travel_stories/a-caribbea...

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on November 18, 2011 at 9:05pm

Award for Jewish Heritage project

The Old Synagogue (http://alte-synagoge.erfurt.de) in Erfurt, Germany has been named as the best new European tourist project for 2011.

The historic synagogue was recognised with this prestigious award at the British Guild of Travel Writers Annual Awards Dinner at the Savoy Hotel, London.

'Lost' for centuries, the 'Alte Synagoge' was rediscovered a decade or so ago in the capital of the German province of Thuringia. Now recognised as Central Europe's oldest synagogue, this fine old building and its museum open a window into daily life 650 years ago. Much of the structure survives, from the outer walls to the 13th century Gothic rose window. Inside, the museum (opened in October 2009) displays extraordinary medieval treasures.

More details: press@visit-luther.com

Comment by Ed Wetschler on November 16, 2011 at 4:38pm

Buzzy, I've always associated the Hollywood crowd with Aspen. You practically trip over them at every ski lift. Some do go to Deer Valley (and Sundance, which isn't in Park City), as well, but I'm curious as to how many visit the Canyons, which has a different ambience than Deer Valley. Still, as you say, somebody probably studied the market, and no doubt the Canyons will be targeting that market through Jewish newspapers etc.

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on November 16, 2011 at 4:37pm

Ed's comment reminds me of the kosher restaurant on Cozumel, an even more unlikely place to have one. It features Israeli food -- and is, in fact, very good at what it does. Surprisingly, though, no Mexican dishes, which are what visiting cruise ship passengers who care might want to taste. I cannot imagine there is enough business to sustain it; but it could survive if donors to the local synagogue (a Chabad House) subsidize it as well.

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on November 16, 2011 at 4:29pm

Presumably, the owners know their market, and determined there were enough practicing Jews coming to Park City -- a favorite retreat for the LA and Hollywood crowds -- to justify the move. Certainly, if the food is good -- and non-Jews join their Jewish friends to eat there -- there is no reason it should not succeed. 

Comment by Ed Wetschler on November 16, 2011 at 3:58pm

Can Bistro at Canyons, a new glatt kosher restaurant at the Canyons Ski Resort in Park City, succeed?

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