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Kibbutz had no idea it was offering a home to future prime minister Fruity facts peppered all over Vidor centre You cannot beat a visit to Yehoshua’s house for an impressive view Forgotten but fascinating suburb lies tucked away The Israeli ‘horse’ with very limited horsepower... Off the beaten track lies fabulous ancient mosaic Lavender provides a smell of delight Entrepreneur has absolute faith in new museum project A green part of Israel where the buffalo roam Baron fell so in love with beautiful area Side of Netanya with reminders of the dark days Memorial to 2 brave Turkish airmen at Kinneret Victims of Hamas attack live on in artist Benzi’s heart-wrenching display Far from the madding crowd, hidden gem of Amelia Island A Jerusalem marathon like no other... where running took second place Ex-detention camp is now a daunting Israeli heritage site Why San Antonio’s a real Pearl of a destination for lovers of good food... Sculpture park inspired by violent events of past Walk in footsteps of the Mighty Eighth who turned war in the Allies’ favour ‘Wood’ you believe Peter’s instruments? Nova festival massacre remembered in Tel Aviv What the Dickens! Why Victorian Britain comes annually to Amelia Island Internationally, Malta is right at centre of Europe Steam Dreams are made of this... Tsukit works her animal magic on pets rescued from south Israel Bratislav shul made way for a main road From Wigan to Iraq by rail in search of Jewishness I had my own problem at Houston mission control Sam’s splash of colour inspired by mother Ditch the beach and soak up Eilat’s history Serbian community struggles for minyan Many wonders of Timna are still waiting to be uncovered Mountain isle is the peak of perfection Hatikva played each morning in Corfu NY park named as a tribute to tragic Abe Gardener epitomised ethos of Matfen Hall Balcony’s stunning vistas The Sound of Music abounds — but not for the folk of Salzburg Greece’s second largest city has rich Jewish past Exploring the ghosts of the famed Borscht Belt Remembering 24,000 who fell in the service of Israel I’m a pilgrim and a stranger in Djerba as the heavens open On top of the world at Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport Decoy kibbutz that made illegal weapons Descendants of Colombia crypto-Jews convert to rediscover their roots Hotel includes memorial for tragic Golani soldiers Feathers fly as dump becomes a bird centre Four Jews are remnants of Dominica community Tel Aviv — world’s most Jewish city Historic Beersheba market soon to be biggest in Israel New lease of life for 1940s cafe opened by British army veterans Israeli artists’ village where some traditions still die hard Can peace develop from photography exhibition? Out of retirement to lead congregation in paradise Stunning Merav view includes a memorial to tragic teenager Eli’s fight to preserve tales of Bosnia’s Jews One of most ultra-ambitious ancient sites in the world Museum commemorates Palestinian Jews who fought wars for Britain ‘Forbidden city’ now big tourist attraction Elizabethan manor was my home for two nights Nagasaki cemetery proof of Jewish survival in Japan Retracing the steps of London’s East End Jews Only a trickle of Gulf tourists have visited Israel Nothing in Turkey’s quite like it is anywhere else Irish archives now in Jerusalem Sun may have been absent, but Malta still packed a punch Guyana is a tiny oil-rich country with just 2 Jews Jewish music extravaganza began life in a church 30,000 Israelis could make Qatar their goal Taking a virtual tour of Romania’s Jewish history Stunning synagogues are northern delight Arabic ‘ulpan’ in village famous for its hummus Sicily loses much of its rich Jewish history More than I bargained for on a trip to watch United Morocco Muslims keep Jewish heritage alive 6 historic Czech shuls survive the bulldozers Being given a taste of past at Lake Kinneret Israel tourism is on the way back to pre-pandemic highs Jews from Ukraine find a kosher haven in Hungary Where a rabbi shares pulpit with a pastor and an imam Rabbi’s 4,000-mile move to revive family’s Jewish roots Have a feast of a time on your Israel holidays Go Dutch... and uncover a wealth of Jewish tradition Are villagers Israeli, Lebanese or Syrian? There’s much more to Gdansk than Solidarity Israel tour guides breathe again as visitors return Forget Borat – Kazakhstan is friendly to Jews Go to ground on Rome visit Take a punt on Punto del Este Greeks bear gifts as country’s abandoned synagogues are restored Poland’s poles apart from its tragic past Las Vegas is the city of diverse culture Golan Heights will honour top spy Eli Venice’s ghetto gets long overdue facelift Pesach influx heralds a summer tourism boom History of the Balkans may have influenced Bill Clinton Walk in footsteps of Hannah Arendt How Rwanda recovered after the horrific genocide of 1994 ‘Marvelous’ way to follow in the footsteps of Maisel The modern Babylon right on our doorstep Gulf’s huge welcome for Jewish tourists Historic Turkish synagogues get new lease of life A paradise awaits as you hit this wondrous trail Historic part of Tel Aviv is a magnet for the curious Israel bars tourists if Covid-19 vaccinations are over 180 days old A ‘Save Dead Sea’ cry Dead Sea Scrolls magic lives on Heroism of Bedouin who gave their lives for Israel Portugal’s an exciting Jewish port of call Splash out on Spanish splendour Jewish delight in cowboy country Grim reminder on a magical Jewish coast Museum recalls Jewish community on fringes of death camp László’s serving up burgers with relish Dutch courage can land you a bargain Hit the road in US now that door is opening History both glorious and tragic as Poland shows off its past Bahrain brings Jewish rituals into the open Hollywood is ‘fastest growing’ Jewish community in America Tradition lives on in the ghetto of Venice The Jews of Hungary resurrect the past New law brings Jews flocking back to Lisbon The Golan is a real thirst quencher Europe's Jews defiant in the face of Covid Bahrain community leader hopes the new accord will draw more Jews to the Gulf Emotional but heart-lifting visit to memorial to 73 killed in double helicopter crash Museum director hopes controversy is in past Jews made up 49pc of Daugavpils before war Purchase Mrs Maisel’s summer retreat in a ‘Marvelous’ $6m deal Businesses that rely on tourism are struggling Erez’s passion for tractors Memorial looks out to where tragic Raz made final voyage Haim’s hosted kings and presidents in Jerusalem Even Uri can’t predict museum opening date Cuba’s Jews find baigels are a ‘hole’ lot of trouble to find Struggling Cuban shul in Miami is considering new ways to generate income How a magical trip to Vietnam reconnected me to family and Judaism Kosher Bar in Odessa The oligarchs’ shul is the first in Latvia since the Holocaust Little known part of Holocaust history found in Mauritius Masada tragedy was ignored by so many 90 years of history consigned to rubble and driven away Why Israelis are flocking to remote Brazilian island Why Israeli tourists had to remain silent in Cairo Why Windsor is far more than merely a castle... Rabbi got dramatic to stop shul’s falling membership Old Masters actually come to life at Laguna Beach Horses and Bourbon are part of Kentucky’s fabric Island life helps Dani give up pork to rediscover religion Israel’s the country where the impossible becomes possible Holocaust mystery over grandparents graves in biggest Jewish cemetery Stories of hope at new Auschwitz installation New bid to preserve the history of the Jews of South Wales Playground’s hidden secret now providing fun for kids A former brothel is revitalising Jewish life in Barcelona Embrace with grandson of SS member made theatre trip to Berlin worthwhile When Uncle Andy painted portrait was birthday gift That special relationship between Jews and Muslims there for all to see in Tunisia Memorial to the heroes killed while serving Nahal Corps Museum is home to Holocaust survivors Stunning views a reminder of closeness of Israel’s enemies Vegan eateries are booming in historic Levinsky Market Journey into past at Polish shtetl in Israel Kerala Jewry is rapidly disappearing as it fights to keep ancient traditions When fast of Esther used to be disguised as Lent If only walls could talk — in Afula they certainly do See a new side to Israel and you’ll soon discover that it is blooming great Moshe’s models stir memories for museum visitors French consul installs art gallery in Herzliya home Museum shows how 2,000 years of history ended Memories of Mexico Jewish life stirred by film Büyükada is in danger of losing its Jewish identity Belmonte’s Jews seek full recognition from Portugal Myanmar’s Jewish leader is still hopeful of a revival 6,000-kilometre trek ends in Jerusalem for Dutchman Mountains are just perfect for hiking families Museum recalls family that died saving Polish Jews New centre tells Holocaust stories from both sides Israeli charedim find their Judaism flexible enough to include yoga Israeli tourists flocking to Poland... and 64pc more Poles visit Israel Rural village of calves goats and chickens home to century- old Ugandan Jewish community Incredible beauty makes Ein Gedi real phenomenon Jaffa Rd buildings tell the story of Jerusalem history I spread the word on streets of Europe with my harp Mount Ararat? You’ll find Noah’s Ark in Kentucky There’s more than one reason for Denver to be known as Mile High city Quiet street near bustling Ben Yehuda mall contains house of the Father of Modern Hebrew Historic scroll’s return to its home Alone with my memories and the ghosts of Tamla Motown Studio A Grave situation as initiative aims to restore cemeteries Hidden gem in the desert becomes tourism beacon Kibbutz is thriving after recovering from tragedy The comeback city was never really down and out French aristocrat is not the only one losing his head over reenactment Streets of Ann Arbor see red at the double Eight days was not enough to see all Sri Lanka’s delights Quay to an enjoyable 24 hours in vibrant Salford Sun shines for 21 hours a day on Arkhangelsk shul No shortage of sites on Philippines’ 7,000 islands Chabad rabbi will greet Jewish South American football fans in Rostov Whistlestop tour begins at the Choo-Choo Hotel Son’s death sparked philanthropy Jerusalem market’s undergone a change Tower was a refuge and prison for Jews New president closer to community than Zuma Why Leonard Cohen towers over Montreal Antwerp, the world’s most luxurious (free) ghetto Design today mirrors Israel at 70 Museum tells Shoah story through Orthodox eyes Met Museum’s artefacts tell the story of Pesach exodus Castle roof garden has hidden Biblical gems Seaside resort was bought from Lebanese landowner Haifa dream of rail route connecting Middle East Kibbutz members launched a daring night-time raid Wielding the axe in Ottawa Kibbutz cowboy never returned from war Architect wants you to truly see delights of Jerusalem Chabad will provide gold service at Olympics What’s cooking at the CIA? Could Harry and Meghan honeymoon in Malta? Malta ‘needs more Jewish women’ Hilton sparkles with new look Walking and cycling in the footsteps of Picasso There’s history in them thar bricks... The night I nearly slept in Lady T’s bed Uri Geller museum to open next year Jews, blues and the fight for civil rights and freedom in America's Delta plains Rabbi trekked 150 miles to support civil rights activists March of the ducks twice daily in the hotel lobby Budapest shul to be added to heritage list State-of-the-art synagogue will open in São Paulo ‘Store’ where all goods are over 150 years old Schoolgirls discovered heroine of Holocaust The Dreaming Tree, Rupert the horse... and magic of Disney Chabad set up ‘in the middle of nowhere’ among the Mormons