Tips for Your Jewish Wedding / Bar Bat Mitzvah / Anniversary

1. Choosing a Date

Jewish weddings are generally prohibited on Shabbat and festivals--including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot--and the fast days Tisha B'Av, the 10th of Tevet, the 17th of Tammuz, the Fast of Gedaliah, and the Fast of Esther. Traditionally, Jewish weddings are not held during the counting of the omer between Passover and Shavuot, although customs differ as to whether that entire seven-week stretch or just part of it is a problem. Marrying during the three weeks between the 17th of Tammuz and Tisha B'Av is also prohibited in traditional Jewish practice. Because many of these dates fall during prime wedding season (spring-summer), it's important to check an accurate Jewish calendar (such as www.hebcal.com) before you select a date.

We recommend calling our agents and we can either have your wedding on an existing Glatt Kosher cruise or create a completely new cruises or venue depending on your requirements and wishes.

2. Planning the Destination

Kosherica has events throughout the world. We have had the most spectacular weddings as we set sail to the Caribbean, family reunions in Europe, Bar Mitzvahs in Alaska. The options are plentiful.

3. Who to invite?

Kosherica can arrange wonderful and affordable packages for big or small groups. Call us today so we can give you quotes.

Glatt Kosher Jewish Music Festival Cruise

The 7-day Eastern Caribbean Kosher Cruise may be sold out or wait-listed, but there's still time to join us on our next jewish cruise where you can enjoy a Jewish Music Festival at Sea featuring renowned cantors and singers such as Dudu Fisher, Avraham Fried and Cantor Netanel Hershtik as well as Lipa Schmeltzer, Cantor Moshe Schulhof and Cantor Aaron Shifman.

Have you made reservations for Passover 2011 at the PGA National Resort & Spa?

You should!

The PGA National Resort and Spa is a AAA 4-Diamond world-class luxury resort that has recently undergone a gorgeous $65 million renovation. Feel the vibrant buzz as you enter the spacious lobby, and enjoy a cocktail in the savvy, sophisticated iBar. 379 beautifully appointed rooms, suites and cottages create a sense of home, and our attention to detail answers every desire. Rest and relaxation take on new meaning at the 40,000-square-foot Spa, with over 100 treatments, a salon, and the exclusive "Waters of the World" mineral pools. Shape up at our 33,000 square foot Health and Fitness Center and then unwind with friends at the lush zero-entry pool... 


Treat your family to this extra special Passover 2011 vacation!

Check our our Mediterranean Cruises!

Cruise the Mediterranean on luxury Glatt Kosher cruises and experience Europe in style! Soak in the beauty of places like Santa Margherita, Trapani, and Rome in Italy, Cannes in France and Barcelona in Spain.

Join us June 26-July 3, 2011 as we board the BRAND NEW Epic Cruise Ship from Norwegian Cruise Lines for the Best of the Mediterranean Kosher Cruise! Enjoy the biggest and most exciting ship to date as we tour Barcelona, Florence, Rome and Naples!

Follow the link to reserve your Mediterranean Kosher cruise today!

Bermuda Kosher Cruises!

Join Kosherica on an amazing tour of Bermuda. Turquoise water, pink sands and British culture all combine for a very unique experience.

Board the beautiful Holland America: ms. Veendam Cruise Ship July 3-July 10, 2011 for the best 7 nights of your life!

Visit St. George, Bermuda and Hamilton, Bermuda in the perfect summer escape!

Click to book this Bermuda Kosher Cruise!

Passover Cruise 2011! Explore the Panama Canal April 17-May 1

Join Kosherica on the trip of a lifetime for Passover 2011. Departing from Miami, we'll cruise through the Panama Canal and up the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico before arriving in Los Angeles. Enjoy 14 memorable nights aboard the Norwegian Pearl and let the magic happen!


Follow the link for more details on our Coast to Coast via the Panama Canal Passover Cruise!

Warm Up The Winter With Kosherica by Yochanan Gordon

Just a couple of weeks ago on a sunny Shabbos afternoon, I looked up at the sky and noticed a fleet of birds heading south. While at that moment in time I felt perfectly comfortable with the weather still in the high 60’s to the low 70’s, it seems that the birds begin to anticipate the frost of winter well before it actually arrives. Now, as we make our way into the month of November and then December, we will wake up day in and day out to a sheet of frost, perhaps even a little snow covering our car mirrors and windshields, at which point we wish that we could follow the seniors to their condos down south. While most of us cannot get away for the entire winter season, for the week or so that we can, Kosherica is going to the Caribbean. In order to accommodate all of our disparate schedules, Kosherica is embarking on a total of five cruises, four of which leave on different dates, beginning with December 26 (which is nearly sold out), then on January 16, 2011, January 23, 2011 (one Norwegian and one with Celebrity Solstice), and finally an all new cruise on February 25, 2011. The Kosherica family has been committed to excellence, setting new standards in both cruise and on-land getaways for over a decade and a half. Anyone who has traveled during that time with Kosherica is hard pressed to pinpoint exactly what about the overall experience they enjoyed most. Their constant attention to the details and their consideration to the thoughts and suggestions of their clientele continue to bolster and solidify their stellar reputation until this very day. Offy Shifman, one of the founders of the Kosherica Company, said that Kosherica creates each tour vacation with their customers in mind. While most people would be satisfied with the basic amenities found aboard any of the world-class cruise liners, there are some who join to partake specifically in the intellectually stimulating lectures, symposiums, and workshops, or to enjoy a series of shiurim from world-renowned lecturers and orators in a laidback environment. It is precisely for this reason that Kosherica goes to great lengths in inviting new and exciting personalities on every getaway. On that note, Offy was excited to inform me that they have just reached a deal with Alan Dershowitz who will join the January 16 cruise to the Caribbean. Alan Dershowitz is an American lawyer, jurist, political commentator, and Mid East Analyst. He has spent most of his career at Harvard University, where at the age of 28, he became the youngest full professor of law in its history. He is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. Dershowitz is known for his career as an attorney in several high profile cases and as a commentator on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Dershowitz is sure to shed some keen commentary and profound insights and most importantly, truth, behind this dizzying dispute. Also joining Dershowitz as a scholar in residence is Rabbi Levi Shemtov of Washington, DC. Rabbi Shemtov has acted as a liaison of sorts carrying Jewish awareness to the White House. He is responsible for the famous Chanukah menorah lighting on Capitol Hill every year. In addition, the January 16 cruise is Kosherica’s all famous Jewish music festival at sea featuring the Jewish world’s most exciting entertainers such as Avraham Fried, Dudu Fisher, Lipa Schmeltzer, Cantors Chaim Adler, Ben Zion Miller, father and son Naftali and Netanel Hershtik, Yaakov Motzen, Yaakov Stark, and more. If you are an amateur singer looking to make inroads for yourself into the industry, the next “Kosherica Idol” competition is your opportunity to be heard by the most talented vocalists and musicians of our time. Coinciding with the yeshiva midwinter break, Kosherica’s Eastern Caribbean seven night cruise embarks on January 23, 2011. The entertainment for this cruise features Cantors Yitzchak Meir Helfgot and Shlomo Simcha along with world renowned cantorial accompanist Daniel Gildar. Unique to this yeshiva break cruise, for a limited time only, is a starting rate of $1,299 as well as no charge for the third and fourth child cruisers. In addition the Norwegian Cruiseline Kid’s Crew has a program of activities to keep the little ones occupied; places to go and kids to meet. It’s like recess, only longer. Sleep-away camp, only better. Your children won’t get homesick, but they also won’t get underfoot. You can enjoy a massage while they’re on a treasure hunt. Play roulette while they’re camping out, or head for the chocoholic buffet while they’re having a pillow fight at a pajama party. Every minute they spend in Kid’s Crew is carefully supervised by a staff of youth counselors from leading universities and organizations. Prior to coming aboard, they attend a special training course on team and confidence building, communication skills, safety, and working with children who have special needs. Together they’ve come up with an impressive bag of tricks for your kids. There are circuses, crafts, parades, sports, games, stories, parties, as well as campouts with flashlights and tents. There is t-shirt painting, face painting, treasure hunts, and sand castle competitions on their private island. And even shore excursions designed just for families. Of course they promise they’ll give the children plenty of time to spend with their parents, too. Shoot some hoops at the basketball court. Take them to the magic show. Let junior beat you at table tennis. (Or maybe try hard not to.) Take the whole gang bowling at the three-lane bowling alley at sea. Play a game of pick up on the sports deck. Play Wii™ on a two-story screen or a video game in the arcade room. Scale the huge rock climbing wall or play a game of darts, pool, or foosball. There’s always something going on for the entire family to enjoy and with this much to do, they’ll be begging for another hour before bed. Leaving also on the January 23 is a cruise featuring scholar-in-residence Rabbi Eliezer Shusterman of Share Torah Congregation of Pittsburgh, PA. Rabbi Shusterman is a dynamic speaker who engages audiences of all ages and backgrounds speaking on topics from tefillah to Jewish mysticism as well as Judaism for beginners. In addition to the amazing line up of cruises, Kosherica is proud to announce a stunning PASSOVER CRUISE from Miami to Los Angeles. Kosherica is also doing a world class Passover program at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach. Catering is by Prestige and under the strict supervision of the ORB. The whole hotel is Kosher for Passover. Call 877 Sail Kosher, 305-695-2700 or visit www.kosherica.com to reserve your space today. If you have cruised before or been away for Pesach and you think you know what to expect, Kosherica has added many features to catch you off guard. If this is your first tour with Kosherica, be prepared for this to be the first of many.

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Kosherica's 5 Steps to Picking Your Perfect Passover Hotel Program!

Once you've selected your passover destination, the next step is to choose your hotel. If you are particular about your hotel, you may need to pick your hotel before your destination or you might end up switching locations a couple of times. Play around with it and keep your options open. Many destinations are similar - white sandy beaches or mountain skiing - but your passover hotel will make all the difference. You will be spending a lot of time at the hotel or in your room, so do the research.

1. Choose the location of your hotel. Do you want to be by an incredible golf course? In warm weather? This will narrow down your selection quiet a bit. 
2. How much can you spend? You may be surprised how affordable a Passover vacation can be when you factor that all meals, accommodations, activities and events are included in the price.
3. What type of hotel do you want to stay out? Hotels can vary from couples-only, adult-only, all-inclusive, large resorts, small boutique hotels... We recommend a resort that has wonderful grounds to roam.
4. What kind of room or suite do you imagine? You will be spending quality time in your hotel room, so keep this in mind when picking your hotel. 
5. Amenities? Hotel costs usually increase as the number of amenities increases. If you're planning on spending most of your time away from your hotel ~ sightseeing, shopping, excursions... then the number of amenities shouldn't be very important. If you don't want to leave your resort, then the amenities are key! Here is a list of important resort amenities to consider:
   o   Tea Room availability
   o   Concierge
   o   Golf center
   o   Fitness center
   o   Great Pool
   o   Live entertainment
   o   Kids Club
   o   Adult activities
   o   Quality food
   o   Spa ~ Massage
   o   Access to main attractions in Coral Gables and Miami

Read on for more tips and insider info on what to do in Miami and Florida for Passover 2011 at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida!! 15% off until 11/30/10!!

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Join us on our January 23, 2011 Yeshiva Week NCL Cruise to the Caribbean where kids sail for FREE!

Some of the world’s most beautiful islands await you in the Eastern Caribbean, offering perfect weather for activities, tours or just lounging while you enjoy refreshing tropical drinks and delightful fresh Glatt Kosher food.

Enjoy the world's most luxurious cruise ship, the Norwegian Pearl! Whether relaxing in the Caribbean or exploring Alaska, Norwegian Pearl has something for everyone. The bowling alley, the 16 different dining options, 13 bars & lounges, a massive spa, two pools, six hot tubs, the Aqua Kid's Club, kid's pool, a rock climbing wall, fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Broadway theater and a lively casino certainly proves that point. For accommodations, she has it all, with the three-bedroom Garden Villas, the exclusive Courtyard Villas with private pool deck, and lots of multi-room suites and inter-connecting staterooms to make traveling as a family a breeze.

Book your dream vacation today!

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Join us on our January 23, 2011 Yeshiva Week NCL Cruise to the Caribbean where kids sail for FREE!

Some of the world’s most beautiful islands await you in the Eastern Caribbean, offering perfect weather for activities, tours or just lounging while you enjoy refreshing tropical drinks and delightful fresh Glatt Kosher food.

Enjoy the world's most luxurious cruise ship, the Norwegian Pearl! Whether relaxing in the Caribbean or exploring Alaska, Norwegian Pearl has something for everyone. The bowling alley, the 16 different dining options, 13 bars & lounges, a massive spa, two pools, six hot tubs, the Aqua Kid's Club, kid's pool, a rock climbing wall, fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Broadway theater and a lively casino certainly proves that point. For accommodations, she has it all, with the three-bedroom Garden Villas, the exclusive Courtyard Villas with private pool deck, and lots of multi-room suites and inter-connecting staterooms to make traveling as a family a breeze.

Book your dream vacation today!

 

Glatt Kosher Jewish Music Festival Cruise 2011!

Kosherica just announced our Scholar-in-Residence for our January 16, 2011 Jewish Music Festival at Sea....and he is...Professor Alan M. Dershowitz! Click here to book your cruise today!

Professor Alan M. Dershowitz is a Brooklyn native who has been called “the nation’s most peripatetic civil liberties lawyer” and one of its “most distinguished defenders of individual rights,” “the best-known criminal lawyer in the world,” “the top lawyer of last resort,” “America’s most public Jewish defender” and “Israel’s single most visible defender – the Jewish state’s lead attorney in the court of public opinion.” He is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. Dershowitz, a graduate of Brooklyn College and Yale Law School, joined the Harvard Law School faculty at age 25 after clerking for Judge David Bazelon and Justice Arthur Goldberg.

He has also published more than 100 articles in magazines and journals such as The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post. The Wall Street Journal, The New Republic, The Nation, Commentary, Saturday Review, The Harvard Law Review and the Yale Law Journal, and more than 300 of his articles have appeared in syndication in 50 national daily newspapers. Professor Dershowitz is the author of 27 fiction and non-fiction works with a worldwide audience. His most recent titles include “an exceptional, action packed book,” The Trials of Zion, a novel which has been called “a thought-provoking page turner,” Rights From Wrong, The Case For Israel, The Case For Peace, Blasphemy: How the Religious Right is Hijacking the Declaration of Independence and Preemption: A Knife that Cuts Both Ways, Finding Jefferson – A Lost Letter, A Remarkable Discovery, Shouting Fire and The First Amendment In An Age of Terrorism.

In addition to his numerous law review articles and books about criminal and constitutional law, he has written, taught and lectured about history, philosophy, psychology, literature, mathematics, theology, music, sports – and even delicatessens.

In 1983, the Anti-Defamation League of the B'nai B'rith presented him with the William O. Douglas First Amendment Award for his "compassionate eloquent leadership and persistent advocacy in the struggle for civil and human rights." In presenting the award, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said: "If there had been a few people like Alan Dershowitz during the 1930s and 1940s, the history of European Jewry might have been different." Professor Dershowitz has been awarded the honorary doctor of laws degree by Yeshiva University, the Hebrew Union College, Brooklyn College, Syracuse University, Tel Aviv University, New York City College and Haifa University. 

Amazing Alaska Kosher Cruise!

With Kosherica’s amazing tours of Alaska, you’ll see its breathtaking natural beauty—Klondike gold, glaciers glowing blue and magnificent wildlife—from your vantage point aboard the five-star Holland America. Whether you’re touring the rainforests and fjords of Ketchikan, helicopering over the stunning Mendenhall Glacier or seeing whales up close, you’ll understand why Alaska is so sought after.


Alaska is unsurpassed for its breadth and beauty. Experience all that the Great Land has to offer with a Kosherica Glatt Kosher cruise adventure of a lifetime. These specially designed vacations offer Alaska’s favorite destinations and "off the beaten path" shore excursions at a great value. Cruise onboard an incredible ships and let us take care of your vacation in luxury and comfort. So simply relax and take the time to let Alaska’s wonders unfold before you. 

Explore Greece & Croatia this summer!

Kosherica joins 5 star cruise lines as they explore stunning locations. See historical sites and museums, shop in old world markets, snorkel in deep blue waters, or just soak in the natural wonders of these locations. The options are limitless.

Enjoy 7 dreamy nights on our Greece & Croatia Kosher Cruise July 4-11, 2011! View the itinerary, accomatodations and more here!

Make 2011 the Best Year Ever!

Our upcoming 2011 cruises are here! Cruise through Europe, Alaska, Asia, Caribbean, Russia, South America and Australia!

First up- Best of the Mediterranean Cruise June 26 - July 3, 2011!

Join The Glatt Kosher Tour Leader on the BRAND NEW Epic Ship. The Biggest and most exciting ship to date! The 5 star Kosher adventure covers the most exciting cities in the Mediterranean: Barcelona, Florence, Rome and Naples. Join us on a vacation of a lifetime!

Time is running out!

Only one week left until our amazing winter cruise sale is over!! Call or click today to make your reservations for the vacation of a lifetime!

Say goodbye to winter and board a Kosherica cruise to the Caribbean. Surrounded by turquoise waters and warm sun, you can snorkel coral reefs, explore ancient caves, stroll through silky sands, climb fortresses and hike through rainforests as you visit exotic ports of call like Jamaica, Grand Turks, Montego Bay, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman!

Happy Cruising!

Best Kosher Cruises is wishing all of you a joyful Simchat Torah!! 

Spend Sukkot with us next year!

Take a look at how Kosherica's travelers are spending Sukkot this year!

SUKKOT DAN CEASAREA RESORT HOTEL

Join our 7th annual group program for Glatt Kosher Sukkot at the deluxe Dan Caesarea The Dan Caesarea offers a 5 star hotel style resort with every facility that you could dream of! The hotel's high standards of service, excellent cuisine and dedicated staff ensure that Sukkot at the Dan Caesarea will be a memorable experience. Dan Caesarea is Israel's unique family resort hotel, set in 15 acres of lush gardens and country-estate ambiance offering the perfect relaxing family vacation!

SUKKOT HACIENDA FOREST VIEW HOTEL

Join our annual group program for Glatt Kosher Sukkot at the HACIENDA FOREST VIEW HOTEL. Reminisce of a Spanish manor with a European flavor, the hacienda is situated high up in the Western Galilee and is set on 70 acres of natural green lush forest complete with pampering suites and spa rooms. Renowned for its serene and tranquil atmosphere, experience a wonderful vacation of renewal in the heart of nature.

Personalized Kosher Tours

Missed out on a summer vacation? Click here to see our complete list of Personalized Kosher Tours. Escape to Vietnam and Cambodia, Morocco, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and more! Enjoy an intinerary filled with exquisite scenery, cultural landmarks and adventure. Start booking now!

Copenhagen Kosher Cruise a Success!

Copenhagen…As the executive chef of the five-star Dan Acadia in Herzliya, Ariel (“Arik”) Porat is already considered one of Israel’s leading kosher chefs. But earlier this month, Arik brought his mastery aboard the new Costa Deliziosa in a cruise to the Baltics, sponsored by Kosherica, a leader in the growing popularity of kosher cruises that include resident scholars and world-class entertainment. For the more than 200 vacationers (out of 2160 passengers), the 7-day cruise was also a week-long culinary experience, as it has been on many of the Kosherica cruises that featured Arik. Each evening, passengers in the elegant third floor hall dined on a five-course meal that included several choices of beef, poultry, and fish, much like those served in some of the finest hotels and restaurants. For Helit Edelstein of Kosherica, the logistical challenges of having a world-class chef of Porat’s reputation “is all part of the experience,” which on this particular cruise included Rabbi Stephen Riskin of Efrat and Cantor Yaakov Motzen.

The “challenges” also included recruiting reputable kosher supervisors and, of course, acquiring the best meats, fish and other ingredients for the world-class chef. Ofi Fishman, Helit’s brother, and a key player in planning the menus, prides himself on the quality of the baked goods that is prepared on board as well as the quality natural and fresh ingredients. While their acclaimed culinary delights have become almost routine, they still are busy “educating” the ship’s staff and most importantly catering to the needs of a “very sophisticated clientele” that on this particular cruise came from as far away as Melbourne and from such places as Gibraltar, Tel Aviv, Montreal, Toronto, London, and New York. Kosher industry sources say that kosher cruising has increased by more than 20% in the past five years, despite the recession. While some travelers still prefer going on a cruise with the cruise ship providing “kosher airline-like meals,” the trend is towards joining the total kosher experience that companies like Kosherica offer. David Wallace of Eddie’s Travel, which partnered with Kosherica for the kosher cruises, sees a growing number of kosher travelers opting for organized kosher travel to many destinations throughout the world. He is already joining Kosherica for Sukkot programs at the Dan Caesarea and Hacienda Forest View hotels in Israel and for many winter cruises in the Caribbean. As the kosher passengers disembarked in Copenhagen after visits to Tallinn, Estonia, Helsinki, Finland, St. Petersburg, Russia and Stockholm, Sweden, the talk was about “the experience” which meant the Kosherica program and, of course, the food of Arik.

Rabbi Steven Weil on 12/26 cruise

Here at Kosherica, we are always honored and astounded at the high caliber of Rabbis, Cantors, singers and other entertainers we get from the Jewish world on our cruises and events. We are proud to announce that Rabbi Steven Weil will be our featured Scholar In Residence on Kosherica's December 26 Caribbean cruise!

Rabbi Steven Weil is the Executive Vice President, the chief professional officer of the Orthodox Union. In that capacity, he will have day-to-day responsibility for running the largest Orthodox synagogue umbrella group in the world, overseeing its staff and programs, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and above all, projecting an image of leadership and vision throughout the Orthodox Jewish community worldwide.

For much more info, head over to the worldwide leader in Jewish cruise travel!

Koshertreks Around the World

Koshertreks organizes and leads treks to extraordinary destinations for people who keep kosher.

A trek is a multi-day hike in the mountains.

Trekking does not require any technical skills, but does require, at a minimum, that you be healthy and reasonably fit. Each trek is classified according to its level of difficulty.

Trekking means traveling light, being self-reliant, and respecting one's surroundings. Personal provisions are carried in a backpack and sleeping arrangements are in mountain lodges/hostels or in tents.

"Kosher" first and foremost means that meals and utensils are kasher and that Shabbat is observed. On another level , "kosher" frames the perspective and the particular trekking experience that is offered.

Discover the myriad of Koshertrek destinations available for the adventurous Kosher travler today.

Kosher Special Events and Group Vacations!

Mazel Tov! If you are planning a Simcha or a Kosher group vacation you have arrived at the right place. A growing number of Jewish families, have one thing in common, they count on Kosherica event planning to make their special simcha a success. For over 18 years, Kosherica has teamed up with the best cruise ships, gourmet chefs, hotels, top notch Jewish entertainers, Rabbi’s and an incredible planning/ hosting staff to create vacations and simchas that surpass our guests highest expectations. We are honored and excited to be your personal party planner and hold you hand every step of the way to insure that you have the simcha of your dreams!

Waitlist only for Summer Kosher Cruises

It seems that everybody's looking to get away this summer! Our summer cruises to Alaska, the Mediterranean, New England, and Baltic Russia are now currently waitlist only. But don't worry, there are plenty more chances to set sail with the world's leader in Glatt Kosher cruises. Start booking now for our Caribbean winter cruises! Don't miss out!

Kosherica Sets Sail to Baltic Capitals and Russia

When it comes to choosing a vacation, some travelers want to do nothing more than relax in the lap of luxury as they lounge on beach chairs and gaze at the ocean. Others look for a more interactive, educational package replete with historical site visits and learning about cultural traditions of their destination. And the kosher traveler, of course, wants to be assured that the food will not only be delicious but prepared and served according to the highest levels of kashrut. Kosherica, famous for combining all those aspects into their amazing kosher cruise vacation packages, will do so once again when it offers its weeklong sold out trip to the Baltic Capitals and Russia, August 8-15. The ship, which will leave and return from a port of call in Copenhagen, Denmark, will also offer CME medical credits in conjunction with New York Hospital.

Kosherica, a family-run organization, is the leader of glatt kosher cruises since 1992, with family members on every cruise to ensure the best and signature Kosherica quality possible.

Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin will serve as scholar-in-residence. Rabbi Riskin has been a prominent figure in the Jewish community for over 30 years, and was the founding rabbi of the Lincoln Square Synagogue, known for its outreach to the community and social and educational programming, in Manhattan. He left New York to become a pioneer in the Israeli city of Efrat, and helped it become a flourishing town. Rabbi Riskin is gifted lecturer and a prolific writer on Israel, halacha, politics, and the Jewish people.

The ship, the Costa Deliziosa or “the new diamond of the fleet,” is a beautifully-decorated, fully-equipped luxury cruise ship with a grand spa and roomy cabins.

Offy Shifman, Kosherica’s Culinary Director, stated, "Kosherica is proud to present a five-star Baltic kosher cruise experience, complete with passage aboard a brand-new luxury ship; the best kosher chefs in the world cooking gourmet meals; private tours of Jewish interest; and a wonderful and stimulating scholar-in-residence and entertainment program.”

Yehuda Shifman, Co-Director of Kosherica Programming, added, “We are also excited to introduce our CME-accredited doctors program in conjunction with New York Hospital. It allows doctors to brush up on perfecting their craft while also being able to see the world."

The cruise leaves from a port in Copenhagen on Sunday night. Over the next week, it travels the Baltic seas with ports of call in Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and a return call to Copenhagen the next Sunday morning. Even though this sailing is sold out, Kosherica boasts the same schedule every year.

Those who wish to explore the land visits on their own are more than welcome to do so. There will be planned shore excursions for those who are interested in taking guided tours, including those of the Great Synagogue in St. Petersburg; the Hermitage Museum; majestic palace tour; a canal tour of Stockholm; and more.

Barry Segal, Co-Director of Kosherica Programming, said, "Our goal of every Kosherica cruise is to hear customers say, ‘This was the vacation of my dreams!'”

Visit www.Kosherica.com or contact 877-724-5567 for more information.

2010 Summer Cruising Takes Kosher Travel to a Whole New Level

Responding to the ever-increasing interest in top-quality kosher cruising, kosher travel operator Eddie’s Travel ( www.koshertravelers.com) has announced five kosher cruises scheduled for the summer of 2010. To be produced in cooperation with Kosherica, the leading organizer of kosher cruises since 1995, the 2010 line of offerings includes cruises headed for the Mediteranean, Alaska, the Baltics and Canada New England.

Each cruise will combine an exciting line-up of entertainers from the world of Jewish music with distinguished scholars in residence from Israel and the United States. The programs will be hosted on ultra-modern luxury cruise
liners from the top names in the industry including Celebrity, Holland American and Costa.

“The world of kosher cruising has witnessed a dramatic surge in recent years to become a vacation of choice for kosher-observant families and individuals from all over the world,” said David Walles, CEO of Israel-based Eddie’s Travel. “Our goal in designing the summer lineup is to present a variety of destinations and entertainment options to allow even more people to discover what sets kosher cruising apart.”

With food being one of the foremost criteria for what makes a vacation truly memorable, Eddie’s Travel has enlisted the services of one of Israel’s top chefs to supervise all on-board catering operations. Chef Arik Porat, Executive Chef at the five-star Dan Accadia Hotel in Herzliya supervises a large staff of talented culinary artists to prepare award winning meals cooked to top kosher standards. “We see our cruises as an occasion to show off how kosher food and wine can be truly extraordinary and we make every effort to ensure that the meals are ones that our guests will never forget,” Porat said.

Entertainment comes in a variety of forms, including music and lectures and the summer cruise season will attract some of Jewish world’s biggest names. Leaving from Copenhagen, Denmark, the August 8th seven day cruise to the Baltics will visit the picturesque ports of Estonia, St. Petersburg, Helsinki and Stockholm. Guests will be inspired by Scholar in Residence Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Chief Rabbi of the City of Efrat and founding Rabbi of the Lincoln Square Synagogue and moved by the melodies of Cantor Yaakov Motzen.

While at port, the tour operators make sure to design day-trips that respond to the specific interests of their travelers including programs on Jewish heritage along with general interest. “The name of the game in cruising is to make it a comprehensive vacation where every possible taste and interest is being responded to without having to unpack the luggage each day,” says Walles. “In so doing, we’ve created a travel product that has customers heading home feeling truly rewarded, relaxed and happy with their vacation investment.”

To find out more about the 2010 Summer Cruises and future kosher cruise and travel options, visit www.koshertravelers.com

Eastern Caribbean Kosher Cruise

New Caribbean cruise announced! Join Best Kosher Cruises on December 26....Snorkel coral reefs, stroll through silky sands, hike through rainforests as you visit exotic ports of call like on this Glatt Kosher Cruise Vacation of a Lifetime!

Jewish Music Festival At Sea!

Your Kosherica Glatt Kosher voyage through the vast waters of the Atlantic will lead you to lovely ports in New England. Rich with museums, galleries, historic sights and world-class dining, this picturesque region will leave you in awe of its immeasurable charm and rustic beauty. From lighthouses standing guard on mammoth granite cliffs to romantic, lantern-lit streets in quaint seaside hamlets, you'll experience extraordinary moments to cherish for a lifetime. A perfect Glatt Kosher vacation for couples or families. JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL AT SEA on this cruise!!!

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The Best Passover Program just got better: 2010 Passover at the Miami Biltmore Hotel

*Exclusive Member of the Leading Hotels of World
*Beautiful grounds and LARGEST US hotel Pool
*18 Hole Donald Ross golf course and 10 tennis courts.
*Complimentary luxurious Spa and Fitness Center.
*Superb Kosherica Tea Room.
*Teen and adult activities programs and entertainment.
*Excellent Children's day camp/ infant care programs.
*Under the Strictest Supervision of the ORB
Quickly becoming the most desirable Passover Hotel.
FEATURED GUESTS: DUDU FISHER, RABBI MORDECHAI SHIFMAN, PROF. MARK SHAPIRO, DR. GARY NEUMAN AND MORE!

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Canada & New England - 8/1/2010 aboard Celebrity's Summit for 7 Nights

Your Kosherica Glatt Kosher voyage through the vast waters of the Atlantic will lead you to lovely ports in New England. Rich with museums, galleries, historic sights and world-class dining, this picturesque region will leave you in awe of its immeasurable charm and rustic beauty. From lighthouses standing guard on mammoth granite cliffs to romantic, lantern-lit streets in quaint seaside hamlets, you'll experience extraordinary moments to cherish for a lifetime. A perfect Glatt Kosher vacation for couples or families.

Glatt Kosher Australia and Asia Cruises and Tours

Glatt Kosher Cruise to Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Cambodia among others

Baltic Capitals and Russia - 8/8/2010 aboard Costa Cruises's Deliziosa for 7 Nights

Join the Glatt Kosher cruise leader as we uncover the old world charm of St. Petersburg. Start by visiting the Great Synagogue then indulge in the beauty of the Hermitage and end the day with a majestic palace tour. Take a canal tour around stunning Stockholm. Explore the wonders of Copenhagen and Helsinki and relax into the rustic charm of Tallinn. A once in a lifetime Glatt Kosher Vacation!

Glatt Kosher Israel Cruises and Tours

Kosherica joins 5 star cruise lines as they explore stunning locations. See historical sites and museums, shop in old world markets, snorkel in deep blue waters, or just soak in the natural wonders of these locations. The options are limitless.

Glatt Kosher Caribbean / Central America / Panama Canal Cruises and Tours

Say goodbye to winter and board a Kosherica cruise to the Caribbean. Surrounded by turquoise waters and warm sun, you can snorkel coral reefs, explore ancient caves, stroll through silky sands, climb fortresses and hike through rainforests as you visit exotic ports of call like Jamaica, Grand Turks, Montego Bay, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman.

Alaskan Explorer via Glacier Bay - 7/25/2010 aboard Holland America's ms Oosterdam for 7 Nights

Imagine standing on your private verandah and watching whales breach and eagles soar. Imagine being among the lucky few to spend a whole day in Glacier Bay National Park. Imagine traveling through Alaska’s sublime beauty and frontier ports in unsurpassed luxury and comfort. The Glatt Kosher Cruise cruise to Alaska.

Alaskan Explorer via Glacier Bay - 6/20/2010 aboard Holland America's ms Oosterdam for 7 Nights

Glacier Bay, Alaska is unsurpassed for its breadth and beauty. Experience all that the Great Land has to offer with a Kosherica Glatt Kosher cruise adventure of a lifetime. These specially designed vacations offer Alaska’s favorite destinations and "off the beaten path" shore excursions at a great value. Cruise onboard one of the world's most elegant ships and let us take care of your vacation in luxury and comfort. So simply relax and take the time to let Alaska’s wonders unfold before you.

Mediterranean Kosher Cruise - 8/6/2010 aboard Celebrity's Equinox for 10 Nights

Kosherica is proud to partner with Steve Savitsky and Rabbi Steven Weil (President and Exec VP of the Orthodox Union) on the brand new Celebrity Equinox as we explore the wonders of the Mediterranean. Ports of call on this 5 star Glatt Kosher cruise include: Italy (Rome, Venice, Naples), Turkey, Greece and Croatia.

Best of the Mediterranean - 7/26/2010 aboard Holland America's ms Noordam for 7 Nights

Experience what cruising is really about in Celebrity's Europe. Explore lands rich in , classic architecture art and music. Along the way, in true Celebrity Cruises style EXPERIENCE world-class GLATT KOSHER cuisine that rival any found on these timeless shores.

Italy, Spain, Malta - 6/20/2010 aboard Costa Cruises's Pacifica for 7 Nights

Cruise the Mediterranean and you will experience Europe the way it is meant to be experienced. Join us on a Kosher cruise from timeless Spain, to underexplored Tunisia, to amazing Sicily and Italy. A classic cruise in every sense of the word.

Lineup of Kosher Cruises 2010

R&R, massages and more are yours for the taking with Kosherica’s extensive 2010 cruise line-up. A cruise-within-a-cruise, all Kosherica sailings are well supported by Jewish programming, Shabbat services, Jewish musical entertainment, specialized excursions of Jewish interest, midnight buffets and much more aboard five-star luxury liners. Fine dining on all Kosherica cruises is strictly Glatt Kosher, Chalov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel, with gourmet cuisine prepared by a full professional culinary staff and maritime mashgichim/kosher overseers.

You can soak up more value-added fun starting in June with this extraordinary menu of sailings:

* Mediterranean adventures with exotic ports of call in Italy, Greece, Croatia, Turkey, Spain and Malta aboard Celebrity, Holland America and Costa Cruises.
* Magnificent Canada, New England and Bermuda cruises
* And Alaska’s breathtakingly beautiful Glacier Bay

CLICK HERE for the full schedule of Kosherica’s 2010 cruises