Judaism is one of the world’s oldest religions. Unsurprisingly, it has been established in countries around the globe. You can find significant Jewish populations almost everywhere. There are also places in which Jewish populations historically lived, but no longer do. Whether you are Jewish or just somebody interested in religion, why not devote your vacation to studying Jewish history? This post will tell you how you can keep your trip kosher, and everything you need to know about a Judaism-orientated getaway. Read on to find out more.
Taking Tours
The easiest way to see sites of historical significance to the Jewish religion is to take a tour. It’s worth knowing that, according to the experts from keshertours.com, you don’t just have to study Judaism to enjoy a kosher getaway. There are tours organized by and for Jews that go all over the world. These tours are organized in such a way as to ensure that religious accommodations are made.
These companies ensure that kosher food is provided, as well as making arrangements so Shabbat can be observed. If you plan on taking a tour, make sure that you find a reliable company with good reviews and a broad range of destinations to choose from. A company’s reviews should be available on their Google Review or Trustpilot pages. Make sure you read them before settling on a tour company, as reviews can give you insight into a company’s customer experience.
Studying Locations
If you want to take a walk through Jewish history, take time to study locations first. Learning about different places significant in Jewish history like Israel, Morocco, and Egypt before traveling will make your trip a lot easier to organize. One thing worth noting about tours is that they take the stress out of vacationing because they are expertly planned. You don’t have to do a single thing other than decide on a tour guide.
Tour companies sort out accommodation, destinations, and even food. If you want to travel on your own, however, a good way to learn about places of historical significance is to read guides that cover the history of Jews in specific countries, i.e., in the countries you want to travel to. You also need to make sure that you find suitable places to eat as if you are not taking a tour, it will be your responsibility to find food. Kosher food is not available everywhere. Traveling with a guide makes finding places to eat a lot easier. On tours, food is sometimes brought by the organizers, so guests don’t have to worry if they can’t find restaurants.
Kosher Restaurants
Finally, if you are going somewhere on vacation and are Jewish, you need to find kosher restaurants. A simple internet search should yield information on all kosher restaurants in the area you are traveling to. If kosher food is not possible, you can eat vegan food. To find out what the rules are regarding non-kosher food, your first point of call should be your rabbi. They will be able to explain the law regarding kosher food in non-Jewish lands to you. In some circumstances, it is possible to eat non-kosher food as long as a blessing is made over it first.
Going away on vacation can be a lot of fun. However, if you are Jewish, it’s something you need to plan so that your religious needs can be met. A tour specifically made for Jews will alleviate a lot of the stresses of traveling, so consider taking one. If you want to explore Jewish history, then definitely do your research so you can come up with a full list of significant places. Somewhere worth visiting is Marrakech in Morocco, which has a beautiful and interesting Jewish quarter, called the mellah.