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Rabban Yochanan’s Meeting with Vespasian & What it Meant for Jewish Learning

Tomb of Rabbi Yohanan Ben Zakai in Tiberias, Israel

While leading tours of the Colosseum, which was built from the plunder of Jerusalem at the end of the Roman-Jewish War, I’m often reminded of a story of immeasurable importance in our history. This story tells of a meeting between a Rabbi, Yochanan ben Zakkai, and the emperor Vespasian, the outcome of which preserved the […]

Shavuot is coming

holiday-shavuot

Shavuot is coming The word Shavuot means “weeks.” It celebrates the completion of the seven-week Omer counting period between Passover and Shavuot. The Torah was given by G‑d to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai on Shavuot more than 3,300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we renew our acceptance of G‑d’s […]

Kosher Meals to Go for Jewish Tourists and Students in Rome

Carciofo alla giudia: a delicacy from one of our Kosher Cooking Classes

While in Rome you can still have your delicious kosher meals easily and fast. If you are planning to go studying abroad or a trip amongst history, magnificent ancient architecture, great food and still respect your jewish dietary law, the city of Rome is your perfect destination. In Rome, kosher meals are delivered to your […]