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Comment by Margaret Andrzejewska-Bancewicz on April 30, 2011 at 11:59am

The Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow

is one of the most important and largest events of its kind in the world. The First Festival took place in 1988 and its program focused on a scholarly conference on the encounter between two cultures, Jewish and Polish. It was a modest occasion but it turned out to have enormous significance, considering the boldness of the subject matter, upon which the communist authorities of the day looked askance.

Shaped by outstanding figures in various fields of Jewish culture and art, the Festival became over time a place where Jews and non-Jews from all over the world could meet. They are linked by the shared values that they find in Kazimierz and Krakow , the space of the Festival. For over a week, Kazimierz resounds with synagogue song, klezmer music, and Hasidic, classical, and Jewish folk music. There are films, performances, presentations, and exhibitions to see and stories told by the Jews about their culture to listen to.

Dear Travel Professionals, 

 The Festival is a span of the symbolic bridge where Poles and Jews meet to strengthen the process of understanding and reconciliation. The Jewish Culture Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow is,  a symbol of tolerance, pluralism, and the faith that we have a chance, through the celebration of Jewish culture and the celebration of life, to build mutual relations based on truth and respect.

http://www.poland.travel/en/news-from-poland/the-jewish-culture-fes...

Comment by Adrienne Sasson on April 21, 2011 at 10:31pm

Ed, after all these years I am shock when sitting at one of favorite restaurants in Tel Aviv, Barbunia and someone orders calamari. I am a Jerusalem girl at heart I guess. It doesn't have to be kosher to be Jewish. 

I can think of so many places where a Jewish trail can be found. From Portugal to Barbados, it always gives me great pride to see the Jewish contribution to the world.

We have an awesome Jewish Heritage itinerary to India. I will post it tomorrow from the office. 

Comment by Ed Wetschler on April 15, 2011 at 8:00am

I thought about that recently, Buzzy, while tucking into a plate of shrimp and squid in Tel Aviv.

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on April 14, 2011 at 9:49pm

No surprise that SA has joined Argentina, Italy and just about every wine-exporting country in having kosher wine offerings. And you'd be surprised how many Israeli wines are not certified kosher!

Comment by David Paul Appell on April 14, 2011 at 3:08pm

Sometimes Jewish travel can take some unexpected turns. How about a kosher winemaker in South Africa?

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on April 6, 2011 at 6:39pm

"Wandering Jews" have been roaming the planet for millennia -- and they have also ended up living in virtually every country in the world. This Diaspora has impacted civilizations on every continent.

Travelers visiting synagogues, contemporary communities and Jewish museums often  meet interesting people, both locals and foreigners. This can lead to invitations to private homes and additional insights into general society as well.

Join this group to learn about and share Jewish experiences that can enhance travel to many corners of the globe.   

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