Authors: Alan M. Tigay
ISBN-13: 9781568210780, ISBN-10: 1568210787
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Aronson, Jason Inc.
Date Published: April 1994
Edition: New ed.]
What is there of Jewish interest to see in Bombay? In Casablanca? Where are the kosher restaurants in Seattle? How did the Jewish community in Hong Kong originate? The Jewish Traveler: Hadassah Magazine's Guide to the World's Jewish Communities and Sights provides this information and much more.
Written in sprightly style, this facinating book is based on articles published in Hadassah magazine. It gives the reader a broad overview of 48 cities from a Jewish perspective, from exotic Nairobi to staid Boston. The format for each chapter includes a brief history of Jewish settlement, synopsis of the current community scene including colorful local personalities, a listing of Jewish sightseeing and cultural attractions, suggestions for general tourist activities, and tips for accommodations and restaurants. A special feature is the recommendations of both fiction and nonfiction that capture the unique Jewish flavor of each locale. A marvelous source of information and entertainment for anyone interested in things Jewish. Jewish Book Club selection. Carol R. Glatt, COMPSET SYSTEMS, Cherry Hill, N.J.