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Planning detail, destination thinking and behind-the-scenes accounts. Written by the people who run the weeks, not by a content team.
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Planning, destinations and the kitchen
Planning · 1 October 2026 · 8 minWhat Makes a Bespoke Kosher Travel Experience Different from a Traditional Tour?Discover how bespoke kosher travel differs from traditional tours through private chefs, luxury villas, customized itineraries, and personalized service.Read
Destinations · 1 October 2026 · 7 minHow to Choose the Right Private Villa for a Kosher Family Vacation in ItalyLearn what to look for when choosing a luxury kosher villa in Italy, from kitchen requirements and private chefs to location, privacy, family space and dining.Read
Culinary · 1 October 2026 · 7 minHow to Build the Perfect Kosher Culinary Itinerary in ItalyLearn how to create a luxury kosher culinary itinerary in Italy with private chefs, regional cuisine, wine experiences, villas, markets, and cultural tours.Read
Planning · 1 October 2026 · 6 minHow to Plan a Luxury Kosher Family Celebration in ItalyPlan a luxury kosher family celebration in Italy with private villas, chefs, gourmet dining, personalized activities, and unforgettable destination experiences.Read
Planning · 1 October 2026 · 6 minA Guide to Planning a Private Kosher Yacht Vacation in the MediterraneanPlan a private kosher yacht vacation in the Mediterranean with luxury accommodations, private chefs, gourmet dining, Shabbat planning, and bespoke experiences.Read
Planning · 14 May 2026 · 8 minShabbat at anchor: how a kosher yacht week actually worksWhat happens in the galley, in port and at anchor when a family charters privately and keeps Shabbat properly, including the parts that have to be settled before the charter is signed.Read
Destinations · 9 April 2026 · 6 minPortugal: a gem to exploreWhy Portugal suits a private kosher family journey, Lisbon and the coast, the Douro, the Algarve, and a Jewish history that runs deeper than most visitors expect.Read
Behind the scenes · 2 April 2026 · 7 minBuilding a kosher kitchen inside a fourteenth-century houseBeautiful properties rarely come with kitchens that can feed twenty under supervision. What the survey looks for, what gets kashered, and when we build a second kitchen instead.Read
Jewish life · 11 March 2026 · 6 minSukkot abroad: building a sukkah that actually holdsA sukkah for twenty-four, in another country, in October, is a construction project with a fixed deadline. What that involves, and how to choose a property that can take one.Read
Destinations · 18 February 2026 · 6 minVilla or yacht? A straight answer for a Mediterranean summerThe honest trade-offs between a coastal villa and a private charter, by group, by age, by budget, and why the best weeks are often both.Read
Culinary · 28 October 2026Kosher wine and Italy's wine regionsRead
About the journal
The journal collects planning detail, destination thinking and behind-the-scenes accounts, written by the people who run the weeks. Many pieces answer a question families ask early: villa or yacht, how a kitchen is built inside an old house, how Shabbat works at anchor, how to keep Sukkot abroad. For quick answers, see the frequently asked questions, and for our approach, how we work.
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