What Makes A Holiday Trip Kosher?

Going on kosher vacations has become more convenient for many Jews nowadays. There are many options that you can choose from. For example, you can go on a kosher tour that will take you on a culinary adventure around France, or you could go on a kosher river cruise along the Danube River in Central Europe and visit the many towns that used to have (or still have) Jewish communities.
Kosher tourism is on the rise, and it doesn't seem like it's slowing down anytime soon. 
What makes a vacation a kosher one, you might ask? Let's take a look at what kosher tourism means. 

But First: A Refresher of the Word 'Kosher' 

We all probably know what 'kosher' means, right? It is a Hebrew term for classifying food that is fit for consumption by Jews. To be considered kosher, the food has to comply with the standards of kashrut -- the Jewish dietary law.

Kosher isn't just about the food's safety or your physical health (although some nutrition enthusiasts say they feel much healthier when on a kosher diet). It is also about respecting and adhering to the religious laws and traditions that have been passed down and taught to us for thousands of years.

What Does Kosher Tourism Entail?

This kind of tourism is aimed towards Jewish travelers. Aside from heading to places that are significant to Jewish history, it also means your accommodations are usually close to synagogues and serve kosher meals -- or point you to places that do have them. There are also specialized travel packages that cater to those that are going on a kosher holiday trip during, say, Pesach, Hanukkah, and Sukkot.

Thinking about going on a vacation of your own? On land, Chabad houses and kosher hotels will be a big help in making your travels more convenient. On water, kosher cruises offer not only kosher meals and Jewish tours, but they have onboard synagogues as well. They also take into consideration if a day in the travel schedule falls on Shabbat.

So, have you decided on what kind of trip would you like? 



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