Torah scroll in the Berlin New Synagogue So you’ve decided to take a trip to Europe, but you don’t have cobblestone alleyways, scenic coastlines, or ancient architecture in mind. You’re planning a trip to pay respect to one of the most tragic events in European history: the Holocaust. And throughout much of Europe, there are plenty of memorials and remnants to visit—museums, plaques, gravesites, synagogue ruins, and even former concentration camps. But what most people miss i

Want to visit the shtetl your family once called home? Learn what goes into planning a Jewish heritage trip, from finding the right town and getting there to kosher food, Shabbat, language barriers, and reconnecting with your family’s past.

Have you ever thought of traveling to a destination a little more overlooked than Berlin or London? Perhaps you've always wanted to, but planning a Jewish-friendly trip to a destination with limited kosher infrastructure felt intimidating. If this sounds like you, then keep reading, because I’m about to reveal the ultimate hidden spot in northern Europe, and show you that keeping kosher and Shabbat there is much more manageable than you might expect. On opposite sides of the

We’ve all heard of some of the most visited old synagogues in Europe. Whether it be Die Neue Synagogue (The new synagogue) in Berlin, Sinagoga Major de Barcelona (The ancient synagogue of Barcelona) or Nożyk Synagogue in Warsaw, these places receive many visitors each year. But what about the rest of the continent? Jewish communities once existed throughout Europe, not only in the famous centers of Jewish life. And if you’re looking to expand your travel out and explore some

Finding travel destinations with good kosher infrastructure can be difficult, but sometimes there are gems hidden in plain sight. Prague, Czech Republic, may be the most underrated city in Europe when it comes to solving this issue. Not only are there incredible Jewish heritage sites throughout the city, but you can also stop for a slice of pizza or sandwich at noon, and end the day with a hearty steak right in the city center. In spite of its small population, the Prague Jew