Scholar in Residence Programs

Sailings on the highly respected Holland America Line.

Rabbi Marvin Hier
In 1977, Rabbi Hier came to Los Angeles to create the Simon Wiesenthal Center, named in honor of famed Nazi hunter, Simon Wiesenthal.  Under his leadership, the Center has become one of the foremost Jewish human rights agencies in the world, with a constituency of more than 400,000 families, and offices throughout the United States, in Canada, Europe, Israel and Argentina.  In 1993, an article in the Los Angeles Times noted that Rabbi Hier had made the Wiesenthal Center, "the most visible Jewish organization in the world" and, in 2007, an article in Newsweek named him the "number one most influential rabbi in America."
 
The Center's educational arm, The Museum of Tolerance, opened in February 1993 to worldwide acclaim.  Founded to challenge visitors to confront bigotry and racism and to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts, the Museum hosts over a half million visitors a year, including 110,000 students.  Because of the success of its diversity training programs, the New York Tolerance Center opened in Manhattan in February 2004.  The Wiesenthal Center is also in the process of creating the Center for Human Dignity-Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, a 400,000 square foot site located in the heart of the city, designed by renowned architect Frank O. Gehry.  Read more about Rabbi Marvin Hier...


View the August 17-24, 2009 Greek Isles Cruise
FEATURING: Rabbi Marvin Hier
 

Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin
A distinguished communal Rabbi for over 35 years, Rabbi Riskin continues to change the face of modern Orthodox Jewry in Israel and the Diaspora.  Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Rabbi Riskin graduated valedictorian, summa cum laude from Yeshiva University in 1960, where he majored in Greek, Latin and English literatures. He received his Smicha (rabbinical ordination) from the eminent Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. Rabbi Riskin holds a Master's Degree in Jewish History and was awarded his PhD from New York University's department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature.

As a young rabbinical graduate, Rabbi Riskin became the founding rabbi of the Lincoln Square Synagogue in Manhattan, internationally renowned for its outreach to the entire Jewish community, as well as for its educational and social action programs. He became a major spokesperson for Modern Orthodoxy by pioneering the first women's Advanced Talmud Study program (Kollelet) and the first synagogue service conducted for women by women in the early 70's. Read more about Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin...

View the August 9-16, 2009 Magnificent Norwegian Fjords Cruise
FEATURING: Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin

Rabbi Steven Weil is the Senior Rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills, California.   He is a musmach of Yeshiva University and earned an MBA in finance from New York University.  Rabbi Weil is a highly sought after presenter who has addressed groups across North America and Europe.

Under Rabbi Weil’s leadership, Beth Jacob Congregation has added over 400 families and, at over 750 families, is the largest Orthodox congregation outside the metropolitan New York area.  Beth Jacob has undergone a transformation of its youth and Beit Medrash programs.  Many new social and educational programs have also been initiated during his tenure.  He has created an environment in which Beth Jacob is the only shul in history which houses B'nei Akiva and a Lakewood Kollel.  He serves at the dean of the Harkham-Hillel Hebrew Academy, an elementary school with 700 students.  Rabbi Weil is the 2007-2009 Scholar-In-Residence for the National Young Leadership Cabinet of the UJC.  He has been involved with editing and fundraising for multiple volumes of Rabbi Soloveitchik's shiurim.  Rabbi Weil has been honored by President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Governor Schwarzenegger, and Beverly Hills Mayors Webb and Delshad to deliver the invocations for them on numerous occasions.


Cruises Feturing Rabbi Steven Weil:
December 21-28, 2008 Eastern Caribbean: Chanukah Cruise!
August 11-23, 2009, Mediterranean Tapestry Cruise aboard Holland America's msOosterdam

Rabbi Marc Schneier
is a leading personality and spokesperson for the Jewish community. The Forward, in its annual survey of Jewish leaders, named Rabbi Schneier one of the 50 most prominent Jews in the United States, and Newsweek Magazine named him one of America's top 50 rabbis. As President and Founder of The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) and as one of the leading voices in the field of intergroup and race relations, reconciliation and understanding, Rabbi Schneier is at the forefront of strengthening ties among the Jewish, African-American, Latino and Asian-American ethnic communities, as well as promoting dialogue and cooperation among the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith communities. He has been honored by the United States Congress and the State of Israel as an advocate for human and civil rights and religious and ethnic tolerance. At the National Convention of the Democratic Party in Denver, Rabbi Schneier was among the religious leaders who led delegates in prayer at an interfaith gathering to kick off the convention; it was the first such forum at a Democratic convention. In 2008, Rabbi Schneier represented the American Jewish community in New Orleans at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s (SCLC) 50th annual convention, in New York at the national dinner of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), in Memphis at the 40th anniversary commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and in Madrid at the World Conference on Dialogue convened by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and hosted by King Juan Carlos of Spain. Read More about Rabbi Marc Schneier...

View the 2009 Miami Beach Passover program
FEATURING: Rabbi Marc Schneier



Rabbi Maurice Lamm is the author of five major books (including The Power of Hope and a CD-ROM entitled Love and Marriage. He is most popularly known for his The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning, first issued in 1969 and considered one of the best Jewish books of the year by The New York Time. Rabbi Lamm has also authored The Jewish Way in Love and Marriage, Becoming a Jew, and Living Torah in America. ), President of the National Institute for Jewish Hospice, and Professor at RIETS at Yeshiva University's Rabbinical Seminary in New York, where he holds the Chair in Professional Rabbinics. He was the Rabbi of one of the largest Orthodox synagogues in the United States , Beth Jacob of Beverly Hills .

Maurice Lamm was awarded an honorary doctorate by Yeshiva University , from which he holds a B. A., M. A., and rabbinic ordination. He has served on the faculty of Stern College for Women, was field director of Military Chaplains, and traveled for the U. S. Department of Defense with the civilian equivalent of Major General. His chaplaincy duties took him around the world. One of his most important contributions has been the creation of the National Institute for Jewish Hospice.

View the 2009 Miami Beach Passover program
FEATURING: Rabbi Maurice Lamm



Rabbi Rafael Grossman is a former special consultant for the Anti Defamation League and has written widely about antisemitism in America and the world. He spent most of his rabbinic career in the South, where he developed close relationships with the national leaders of fundamentalist Christianity. As a leading expert in interreligious affairs, he speaks widely on Christian and European antisemitism.

Read more about Rabbi Rafael Grossman...

Susie Fishbein - Kosher by Design Culinary Cruise

It may be a stretch to dub Susie Fishbein, an Orthodox Jewish New Jersey wife and mother, the "Jewish Martha Stewart". But with two best selling cook books — her latest, taking only 8 days to make Amazon's Top 500 list — and scheduled appearances on a slew of national and regional TV and radio shows, one is certainly tempted to.

This lady of faith first, projects a radiant, telegenic style that is as comfortable on camera as it's on stage, where she might be teaching culinary techniques to hundreds of eager students. Her prepossessing presence and approachable demeanor have brought her a degree of celebrity in the popular cultural milieu that is atypical for an observant Jew.

Though Susie's earlier work, "Kosher By Design: Picture-perfect Food for the Holidays and Every Day", sold 70,000 copies in a little over a year and her sequel, "Kosher By Design Entertains: Fabulous Recipes for Parties and Every Day", just came out March 1 and it's already sold 35,000 copies, with 50,000 copies in print, her success has not gone to her head. (Click on links to purchase. Sales help fund JWR)
View the January 18-25, 2009 Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard Costa Cruises: Fortuna
FEATURING: Susie Fishbein

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Recent Press about Kosherica's Jewish Vacation Cruises:

Kosherica Announces “Kosher Stimulus Package”: 2009 Program of Five-Star Luxury Kosher Travel at Newly Affordable Prices

Kosherica, worldwide leaders in the Kosher cruise and tour industry, is proud to announce its “Kosher Stimulus Package,” a dazzling lineup of luxury vacations for Passover, 2009, and cruises year round. From breathtaking Israel to the razzle dazzle of Miami Beach , Kosherica is committed to giving its clients the most luxurious and delicious options, and this commitment has earned Kosherica its sterling reputation as the premier Kosher cruise and Passover company. Kosherica’s “Kosher Stimulus Package” provides a five-star vacation experience, plus Kosherica’s renowned Glatt kosher, cholov Yisrael, pas Yisrael gourmet meals, at affordable, recession-busting prices: Passover starting at $2150 and Cruises at $999!

“Times are tough,” says Yehuda Shifman, Kosherica’s owner and CEO, “So people want to get real value for their vacation dollar. That’s why we’ve launched our Kosher Stimulus Package.” He continues, “We know there are many options in Kosher travel, but only Kosherica’s Kosher Stimulus Package can boast true five-star Glatt kosher luxury at affordable prices.”

“Kosher Stimulus” Passover Options start at $2150, and include:

The Miami Biltmore Golf Resort and Spa. A place of elegance, beauty, and calm, the Biltmore is a luxury golf and spa resort located in the elegant Coral Gables area of Miami. The resort features grand hotel rooms and suites, a world-class spa and fitness center, an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, 10 tennis courts and the world-famous Biltmore pool with private cabana suites. Passover Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Marc Schneier. Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach. This is where legends were made. The Deauville was the center of Miami Beach 's glamorous 60s. The Hotel recently completed a Multi Million Dollar Renovation of rooms and public areas. The Deauville has beautiful oceanfront grounds including an oversized pool. Passover Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Lamm.

Canyon Ranch, Miami Beach. Stunning scenery, lavish accommodations, infinite pleasures, incredible dining – and that's just at first glance. The Canyon Ranch , known for being the best spa in the US , has just completed a half a Billion dollar make-over. Staying at the Canyon Ranch and overlooking the oceanfront grounds, is the best way to spend Passover!

Rio Grande Gran Melia, Puerto Rico. Join us at the 5 star, AAA 4 diamond-rated Gran Melia Puerto Rico. Catering is by Prestige Caterers. All rooms are situated in elegant individual two-story bungalows throughout the property amidst its spectacular gardens and tropical surroundings or facing the ocean

All Kosherica Passover Programs include, our highly acclaimed Passover cuisine, daily Orthodox religious services and lectures, officiated by our Rabbi scholar-in-residence, two magnificent seders, professional entertainment and a full children's program. “Kosher Stimulus” Cruises start at $999

Kosherica is proud to announce 30 Cruises in 2009, including the first ever 6-star Glatt Kosher Cruise to Israel and Egypt (8/11/09, aboard Oceania Cruise Line, the world’s most highly respected cruise operator). Luxury ships will sail to destinations around the world, including Spain, Greece, Italy, Russia, the Norwegian Fjords, Australia, Vietnam, and Alaska 's majestic Glacier Bay . Our first voyages in the new year will take in the sights of the Panama Canal (1/18/09) Central America (1/18/09) and Caribbean (Jan 18th, 25th and Feb. 25th).

These exciting destinations are only a part of what makes Kosherica so special. Together with our provision of Glatt Kosher, Cholov Yisrael, Pas Yisrael gourmet meals, and our legendary customer service, our luxury vacations have earned us a sterling reputation as the leader in the Glatt Kosher cruise and tour industry. All food is prepared under the strict supervision of the MGK (Maritime Glatt Kosher) and elegantly presented on china, white linen and crystal.

Kosherica’s Scholar in residence Program will include Rabbi Marvin Hier, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Rabbi Steven Wiel, and Rabbi Marc Schneier.

Since its founding in 1996, Kosherica has hosted more Jewish cruises and Jewish cruise vacationers than all other Kosher cruise companies combined. Eighty perecent of our client base are repeat customers. “We believe in making our customers our family. We want this to be the best vaction they ever had,” says Yehuda Shifman, owner, “That’s why they always return.”

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From the tropical sun of the Caribbean to icy glaciers in Alaska, from the historic cities of the Baltics to the luxurious Greek Isles, Kosherica is committed to letting the Kosher vacationer explore the wonders of the Seven Seas in luxury and comfort. This, and its provision of Glatt Kosher, Cholov Yisrael, Pas Yisrael gourmet meals is one on the many reasons Kosherica has a sterling reputation as the leader in the Glatt Kosher cruise and tour industry. All food is prepared under the strict supervision of the MGK (Maritime Glatt Kosher) and elegantly presented on china, white linen and crystal.

In 2009, Kosherica will once again boast a cruise menu including 7- to 20-day sailings from fascinating ports of call. Luxury ships, including the 6 star Oceania Cruiseline, will sail everywhere from ISRAEL, Egypt, Turkey, Estonia, Finland, Russia and Sweden to Alaska's majestic Glacier Bay and the cornucopia of fall colors along the coast of New England and Canada. The sights of the Roman Empire—Italy and Croatia join the traditional Greek Isles and Caribbean cruise line-up. This astounding assortment of Kosherica choices are designed to please families and singles of all cruise-going ages. On board, in addition to the myriad of amenities available on a luxury liner, Kosherica’s programming includes Shabbat services, women’s Israeli dance classes, lectures, Daf Yomi, minyanim, mixers, private movie screenings and the Fun Factory Kosherica kids club for children. There is also a singles division, JSinglesCruise.

Since its founding in 1996, Kosherica has hosted more Jewish cruises and Jewish cruise vacationers than all other Kosher cruise companies. All Kosherica cruises set sail on five-star ocean liners from industry leaders like Costa and Holland America.

Going on a Kosherica Glatt Kosher cruise is also an opportunity to expand one’s horizons. A smorgasbord of shore excursions is available on every sailing. In addition to meeting people from all over the world, guests can explore exotic locales through excursions that may take them snorkeling with dolphins, helicoptering over a volcano or marveling at glaciers. Or they can spend shore time biking along a stunning coastline, exploring rain forests, shopping at duty-free shops or lounging on the beach.

Kosherica's Jewish Glatt Kosher Vacation Cruise Destinations:

Glatt Kosher Caribbean Cruise
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. January 18th, 2009 Glatt Kosher Caribbean Cruise (Yeshiva week), January 25th, 2009 and February 1st, 2009.

Glatt Kosher Alaska 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.


Glatt Kosher Mediterranean Cruises
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 Food
When evening falls and candlelight glows, you will dine on our Glatt Kosher (cholov yisroel, pas yisroel) award winning gourmet cuisine prepared under the strict supervision of the MGK (Maritime Glatt Kosher). Culinary delights are made from scratch and seasoned with fresh herbs daily. Our dramatic two-story main restaurant presents soaring ocean views, soft music, and exquisite setting of china, white linen and crystal--with attentive yet unobtrusive service from our European-trained staff.

When you cruise with Kosherica, you’re sailing into a Glatt Kosher vacation of a Lifetime.

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Glatt Kosher Food

When evening falls and candlelight glows, you will dine on our Glatt Kosher (cholov yisroel, pas yisroel) award winning gourmet cuisine prepared under the strict supervision of the MGK (Maritime Glatt Kosher). Culinary delights are made from scratch and seasoned with fresh herbs daily. Our dramatic two-story main restaurant presents soaring ocean views, soft music, and exquisite setting of china, white linen and crystal--with attentive yet unobtrusive service from our European-trained staff.

When you cruise with Kosherica, you’re sailing into a Luxury Glatt Kosher vacation of a Lifetime.


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Kosherica is Proud to Announce Our Amazing
2009 Glatt Kosher Passover Programs

Kosherica, worldwide leaders in the Kosher cruise and tour industry, are proud to announce a dazzling 2009 Passover Program.

From breathtaking rain forests in Costa Rica to miraculous waters of the Dead Sea, from the elegant  city of Cannes to the exotic Canary Islands, and from the razzle dazzle of South Beach, Florida to the warmth of the Catskill mountains, Kosherica is committed to giving our clients the most luxurious and exotic  Passover options.  This five-star vacation experience, plus Kosherica’s renowned glatt kosher, cholov Yisrael, pas Yisrael gourmet meals,  is why Kosherica enjoys a sterling reputation as the premier Kosher cruise and tour company.

Kosherica now provides to the Kosher traveler new and incredible options for Passover vacations. Kosherica has chosen leading resorts around the world that allow the Kosher traveler to celebrate Passover in  luxurious resorts in exotic locations. 

A Glatt Kosher Kosherica Passover is also an opportunity to expand horizons.  In addition to meeting people from all over the world, guests can explore exotic locales that may take them snorkeling with dolphins, exploring rain forests, lounging in the Dead Sea or soaking up sun on the French Rivera.

Each luxury Passover resort includes myriad amenities.  You can pamper yourself in our top rated spas, play professional-level golf courses, or just hit the beaches, pools and gyms.   Kosherica’s programming includes Seders, Shabbat services, classes, minyanim, and mixers.  There is also a singles division, JSinglesCruise, with programming designed to maximize meeting and mingling so that – who knows? – next Passover might be a honeymoon.

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Kosherica’s Glatt Kosher Passover Vacations and Resorts include:

• Stunning Passover Resorts and Hotels
• Incredible Golf/ Tennis and Pools
• World Class Spas
• Sumptuous and Superb famous Kosherica Tea Room.
• Teen and adult activities programs and entertainment.
• Excellent, fun, and educational Chidrens's day camp and infant care programs.

The Ultimate Glatt Kosher Passover Resort and Vacation! The perfect vacation for the Passover travel.

For more information on Our Glatt Kosher Vacations and Resorts please call us at 877-724-5567 or 305-695-2700.

Disclaimer: Kosherica Cruises and it agents are responsible for making arrangements for the services offered. The carriers, hotels, cruise lines and other suppliers providing services are independent contractors and are not agents, employees, servants, or joint ventureres of Kosherica Cruises or its affiliates. Airline alternative equipment and routings are subject to change by the Airline or the Operator and will not result in any refunds. Flight delays and changes are unfortunate, but are an inherent risk of air travel and are therefore outside the control and responsibility of Kosherica Cruises. All certificates and other travel documents for travel services issued by Kosherica Cruises are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the supplier and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied. Kosherica Cruises reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary or services whenever the company deems it necessary to the comfort, convenience, or safety of the participants and to cancel a cruise at any time. If Kosherica Cruises cancels a cruise, the company has no responsibility beyond the refund of monies paid to the company by the traveler. The participant agrees that neither Kosherica Cruises nor its affiliates shall be liable for any damage or loss including personal injury death, property loss, delay, change in air services, sickness, strike, war, quarantine, weather, upset, disappointment, inconvenience, or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any supplier or person providing services.



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