Hannah and Sarah enjoyed about Toledo and the kosher cheese.
Segovia, Israel, Colombia, Miami and ….. shiny day
The former factory of Schinlder to be converted into a “Shoa” Memorial
The former factory of Oskar Schindler (1908-1974), a German businessman and spy who 
saved the lives of more than a thousand Jews during World War II in the Czech town of Brnenec, and the land of the former adjacent concentration camp, Converted into a new memorial of the Holocaust.
This is reported by the Czech daily Pravo, according to which a foundation has already purchased the land in the center-east of the country, where in 1944 Schindler moved his enamel and ammunition factory in Krakow.
The founder and director of The Endowment Fund Memorial of Shoah and Oskar Schindler, Jaroslav Novak, explains to the newspaper that it already has the support of the local authorities but is still looking for ways to finance the project, which aims to rebuild the whole complex, Including the control towers and the field in which factory workers had been held.
According to a biography of US historian David M. Crowe, Schindler, famous for Steven Spielberg’s hit film “Schindler’s List,” was “a gold-hearted opportunist” who saved the lives of 1,200 Jews during National Socialism.
Thanks to his good contacts with the Nazi authorities in Cracow, he acquired the Deutsche Email Warrenfabrik, called “Emalia”, which had been owned by a Jew and then transferred to Brnenec with the hundreds of Jewish workers he employed and thus saved from being deported to The Nazi extermination camps.
Chanuca in Ceuta
Ceuta is very little Spanish city located in North Africa. Located at the other side of the Gibraltar Streight.
The Jewish Comunity in this city is very active and keeps good relationship with the authorities and rest of citizen. Here you can see the Januca LIghting Ceremony.
Click here to see the Januca Lighting
Cuellar(Segovia) remember its Jewish Past
In December 2015 the city of Cuellar decided to name 2 more streets of the Jewish Quarter as Camino de la JuderÃa(Jewish Quarter Way) and Rebi Simuel(Rab Shemuel St.). With this initiave the city of Cuéllar, makes a effort to remember the Jewish heritage of the city.
Chanuka in Segovia
The Didactic Center of the JuderÃa opens its doors to the Market of Chanukah
On December 15 and 16
, an open house will be held at the museum located in the House of Abraham Seneor
The market consists of various publications, Kosher products and handicrafts, facilitated by Horacio Kohan, director and founder of the Jewish magazine of culture Roots
Chanukah in Hebrew means inauguration and refers to the reopening of the Temple by the Jews, after it was desecrated by the Greeks in the second century BC. C. This festivity, which lasts 8 days, is celebrated every year in the month of December with great joy. Throughout these days candles are lit in the januquia, a candelabrum with eight arms aligned with an additional support for another candle, denominated shamash, that is used to light the others. In Chanukah there is also the custom of taking certain foods, such as sufganiot, and children play with four-sided spinning tops marked with the Hebrew initials of the phrase “A Great Miracle Happened Here.”
Chanuka in Alicante(Spain)
From www.abc.es
Casa Mediterráneo collaborates in the recovery of the Jewish tradition in Alicante with its participation for the second year in the feast of Chanukah, one of the most celebrated celebrations of the Hebrew calendar that represents the perseverance and the struggle for the identity of the Jewish people.
The director general of Casa Mediterráneo, Almudena Muñoz, will be responsible for lighting, on Thursday, one of the nine arms that make up the Januquiá, a candlestick that symbolizes for the Semites the divine presence and the spiritual light. The event, organized by the Jewish Community of Alicante for the fourth consecutive year, will begin at 19.30 in the Plaza de la SantÃsima Faz in Alicante with the official lighting of this candlestick.
The Hanukkah or Feast of Lights is celebrated on the 25th of Kislev – the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar – and commemorates the revolt of the Maccabees against the Syrian king Antioch in 165 BC. According to Jewish tradition, the candlestick of the Great Temple of Jerusalem recovered remained on for eight days miraculously, which is why the Jews continue to celebrate this holiday as a symbol of optimism and hope.
Today, this feast is celebrated happily by lighting the Chanukah to remember that with faith it is possible to overcome all obstacles and that the righteous are the ones who finally triumph. The candelabra lights are lit every eight days after dark, illuminating the home to show that one should not lose hope in the face of “darkness.”
Segovia Jewish Cementery
The Jewish necropolis of Segovia, has celebrated 5 years in 2016 since the recovery project was launched. It is a tourist resort of high level, as it complements in an excellent way the already of itself interesting visit to the Juderia of Segovia. The cemetery was recovered in 2011 with the financial support of the EEA GRANTS. The city council used georadar to delimit the area where burials took place, and it was discovered that the total area could reach 5 hectares of land.
Shiny Winter day in Toledo
“Both Dan and I can’t thank you enough for giving us a tour of Toledo along with the Jewish history. Â Your tour was the highlight of our trip and want you to know how truly grateful we both are for you for time, knowledge and especially all of your patience answering all of our questions and of course giving us time to shop!”
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From http://www.thelocal.es  A brilliant day trip from Madrid!
A view of Toledo’s hillside. Photo: JP Newell/Flickr.
The charm of Toledo’s antiquated feel coupled with its winding cobblestone streets draws many visitors. Also a World Heritage Site, the city is a gorgeous medley of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish architecture.
Must-see sights include: The Castle of San Servando, the Alcázar fortress, El Greco Museum, the synagogues of El Transito and Santa MarÃa La Blanca, the TornerÃas Mosque, the Roman Alcántara Bridge, and the Cathedral of Saint Mary. Aside from these, a relaxed stroll through Toledo’s streets is a must to truly appreciate its charm.
It is also famed for its regional cuisine and is the 2016 gastronomy capital of Spain.
The Roman Aqueduct in Segovia. Photo: Arrano/Flickr.
Segovia is another picturesque city appealing for its medieval charm. Like Toledo, a wander through its beautiful little alleyways, especially the Jewish Quarter, is an absolute must; so is a visit to the Plaza Mayor, the Alcázar, Segovia Cathedral, and the magnificent Roman Aqueduct dating back to the first century.
Don’t miss its fairytale castle, rumoured to be the inspiration behind Disney’s Cinderella’s castle. And no visit to Segovia would be complete without a taste of its famous cuisine.