Insane! Unlimited Flights for a Month on JetBlue: “AYCJ” – all over the U.S. & Carribean

JetBlue is at it again … and I wish I could take advantage of this. That doesn’t mean that you can’t!

JetBlue is offering “AYCJ” or All You Can Jet – unlimited travel for 30 days anywhere the airline flies for one low price.

Purchasing the AYCJ Pass can be done online only at jetblue.com/aycj. Enjoy unlimited travel from September 7 to October 6, 2010. JetBlue has more than 60 cities to choose from. It’s just $699 for the AYCJ-7 (travel any day of the week) and $499 for the AYCJ-5 (travel any day of the week excluding Friday & Sunday travel).

The great news is that so many of the places available in the AYCJ deal have Kosher options, the Kosher Traveler can easily take advantage.

Learn more about Kosher Travel to some of JetBlue’s destinations:

• Aruba
• Austin
• Boston
• Burlington
• Chicago — coming soon to YeahThatsKosher.com
• Cancun, Mexico
• Ft. Lauderdale / Miami
• Las Vegas
• Los Angeles
• New Orleans
• New York
• Phoenix
• San Jose, Costa Rica
• Seattle
• Washington, DC

Netanya Kosher Food Festival: Aug. 17-19

The Kosher Food Festival will take place this year on the Argaman Boardwalk in Netanya on Tuesday – Thursday, August 17-19th, between 18:00-23:00 (6-11pm).

Dozens of kosher restaurants will be participating with portions at ₪ 15-25 NIS.

Check out one of our author’s post on Netanya:
http://yeahthatskosher.com/2008/12/netanya-israel/

Source: http://www.janglo.net

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JetBlue & EL AL Announce U.S. – Israel Interline Partnership

Hey guys, I just saw the following announcement online, and I was super thrilled! So, whatever your thoughts on JetBlue or EL AL, you can’t deny that this is extremely convenient, especially for those Americans who find that in order to get to Israel they had to fly to New York anyways. Now, it’s all in one built in cost, one ticket, one purchase, and you don’t have to transfer your baggage. I highlighted some key points below in italics.

Please comment below and let us know what your take is on this? Will you benefit from this agreement?
~Dani

JetBlue Airways, which has a great flight map throughout the American Northeast & West Coast, and Israel’s national airline, EL AL, announced today that they intend to sign an interline agreement, providing new and convenient connecting options for both EL AL and JetBlue customers wishing to travel between the U.S. and Israel. Beginning in September, customers will be able to purchase a single ticket for travel on flights of both carriers in one simple transaction, and enjoy seamless connecting service to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport from most JetBlue cities via New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

New York’s JFK Airport is EL AL’s leading gateway into the United States, with as many as three daily flights to/from Tel Aviv, and is also JetBlue’s main hub with service to 50+ cities across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. JetBlue is the #1 domestic airline at JFK, carrying more travelers to this key global hub than any other airline.

Customers traveling on the two carriers will enjoy the convenience of purchasing and traveling on a single e-ticket. In addition, on the day of travel, customers will benefit from simplified one-stop, through check-in and easy connections at JFK Airport. Customers will receive boarding cards for both carriers’ flights upon check-in with either JetBlue or EL AL and their baggage will be checked to their final destination.

From: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jetblue-airways-and-el-al-israel-airlines-announce-interline-agreement-to-connect-customers-between-us-and-israel-99014739.html

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Travel Warning to Turkey

Israelis, and Jews the world over have enjoyed traveling to & around Turkey for the past decade or more due to exceptional Israeli – Turkish relations in the region. However, due to last month’s flotilla incident, Israel’s National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Bureau (NSCCTB) has issued a travel warning to Israelis planning trips to Turkey.

In response to the events surrounding the protest flotilla, there are growing protests by the government and public in Turkey. This delicate state of affairs is liable to deteriorate into violent outbreaks against Israelis in Turkey.

Americans too have enjoyed years of friendly travel to the Turkish state. However, recently, the American Embassy in Ankara, Turkey issued travel warnings to to the country well before this incident:

April 8, 2010

The Department of State would like to remind American citizens that there is a current travel alert for Turkey based on a continuing valid threat.

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to evolving security concerns in Turkey, and reminds them of the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests.

U.S. citizens in Turkey should be particularly vigilant in light of the ongoing “Get Out America, This is Our Country” campaign and upcoming significant anniversaries associated with the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party/Front (DHKP/C), a designated terrorist organization. Actions against American and/or Turkish-American cultural and business establishments in Turkey are possible. We remind U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

Given current events this may be common sense, but nonetheless, this is still an important message to spread until potential terrorist activity in Turkey subsides, and/or relations between Turkey and Israel are
normalized.

Take care and have happy & safe travels!

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Keeping Kosher at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

For those enduring the long trek to South Africa to enjoy the 2010 World Cup, you’ll be pleased to know that kosher food is plentiful on the southern tip of the African continent. Hopefully you’ll be attending games in either Cape Town or Johannesburg (locally known as Jo-berg) where the majority of the South African Jewish community resides.

We have compiled a list of restaurants, delis, kosher bed and breakfasts, and other places where you can access kosher food. We’ve even listed a kosher safari in case you have the extra time after the games to explore.

The following list are licensed kosher establishments from the South African Beth Din as of January 2010.

Johannesburg

• AFRICA KOSHER SAFARIS – Safari – 45 Durham Street, Raedene, Johannesburg
• BURGER BOX – Restaurant / Take-away (Meat) – 17 Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
• CAFÉ GENESIS – Restaurant / Take-away (Milk) – Genesis Centre, Fairmount, Johannesburg
• CORNER CAFÉ – Coffee Shop – Cnr Kingswood & Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
• CREPE AND LATTE (MILK) / RELISH (MEAT) – Restaurants / Take-away (Crepe = Milk; Relish = Meat) – Ground Floor, 23 Melrose Blvd, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
• DEE JAYS DELI – Percelia Delicatessen 85c Third Ave, Percelia, Johannesburg
• DEE JAYS DELI – Sandton Delicatessen 100 South Rd, Shop 7, Morningview Centre, Morningside, Johannesburg
  
• DINER’S – Delicatessen – Cnr Orchard & Cheltondale Sts, Cheltondale, Johannesburg
• FAFF – Restaurant (Meat) – 44 The Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg
• FEIGEL’S DEPOT (Glenhazel) – Sealed deli items for sale (no fresh orders) – Cnr Kingswood & Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
• FEIGEL’S KOSHER DELI – Delicatessen – Cnr Johannesburg & Modderfontein Rds, Lyndhurst, Johannesburg
• FRANGELICAS – Coffee Shop – 5 Long Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
• KOSHER B&B / MEDITERRANEAN GRILL RESTAURANT – Bed & Breakfast / Restaurant / Take-away (Pareve & Milk) – 124 3rd Ave, Fairmount, Johannesburg
• METZUYAN ON THE SQUARE – Restaurant / Take-away (Meat) – Baker Square (Shop 7), Baker Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg
• MICHELO’S PIZZERIA & TAKE-AWAY – Restaurant / Take-away (Milk) – 15 Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
• MOOZ BROS – Bakery / Restaurant / Take-away (Milk) – 74 George Avenue, Sandringham, Johannesburg
• MUNCHIES MEAT / MUNCHIES MILK – Restaurant / Take-away (Meat / Milk) – Shop 234 Balfour Park Shopping Centre, Highlands North, Johannesburg
• NANDOS (the only kosher Nandos) – Restaurant / Take-away (Meat) – 27 Aintree Ave, Savoy, Johannesburg
• NEXT DOOR – Restaurant / Take-away (Milk) – 80 Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg
• PAUSE – Coffee Shop – Genesis Centre, Fairmount, Johannesburg
• SHIRLEY’S – Parev/Milk Bakery and Meat Restaurant / Deli / Take-away – 114 William Road, Norwood, Johannesburg
• SHOSHANAS BAKERY – Bakery & Deli – 11 Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
• SHULAS BAKERY – Bakery / Deli / Restaurant / Take-away (Pareve and Milk) – 10 Bradfield Dr, Fairmount, Johannesburg
• THE ONLY KOSHER GRILL – Restaurant / Take-away (Meat) – Cnr Hamlin and 6th Ave, Norwood Mall, Norwood, Johannesburg
• THE PIE WORKS – Restaurant / Take-away (Meat / Milk) – 78 George Avenue, Sandringham, Johannesburg
• VISTA 180 – Bed & Breakfast – 60 Robberg Road, Plettenberg Bay

Cape Town

• AVRON’S PLACE – Restaurant / Take-away (Meat) – 19-33 Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
• BERKIES @ THE BELMONT – Fish Buffet – Holmfirth Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
• CAFÉ RITEVE – Restaurant / Take-away (Milk) – 88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town
• COFFEE TIME – Coffee Shop – 20 Breda Street, Gardens, Cape Town
• GOLDIES DELI – Restaurant / Take-away (Meat) – 174 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
• HIGHLANDS HOUSE COFFEE SHOP – Coffee Shop – 234 Upper Buitenkant Street, Highlands Estate, Cape Town
• KAPLAN CENTRE @ University of Cape Town – Lunch / Take-away – University of Cape Town
• CHECKERS – Bakery / Butchery / Fishery / Deli Galleria Centre, Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
• PICK ‘N PAY – Bakery / Butchery / Fishery / Deli – Adelphi Centre, Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
• PICK ‘N PAY – Bakery / Butchery / Fishery / Deli – Cnr Main and Campground Roads, Claremont, Cape Town
• SPAR – Bakery / Butchery / Fishery / Deli – 94 Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town

Synagogues in South Africa

As an added convenience, we’ve located a listing of ALL the shuls in South Africa, which include 7 Chabads, and a handful of synagogues in bordering Namibia & Zimbabwe.
Click Here to view the South African Synagogue List (PDF)

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Let us know what your favorite kosher place to eat in South Africa is … comment below.

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CHARITY: America Eats for Israel — 5/13/10 (Today)

America Eats for Israel is a Tzedakah (Charity) campaign where 10% of all proceedes will go directly to the Meir Panim organization, a soup kitchen in Israel.

Meir Panim was established to offer a realistic solution to the growing poverty crisis in Israel that affects over one and a half million people across the country. Meir Panim’s unwavering commitment to the people of Israel has helped bring lasting relief to the poor, encouragement for the less fortunate, new opportunities for struggling families, and hope for children-at-risk.

Meir Panim’s food and social service programs help to alleviate the harmful of poverty in the short-term and provide long-term, proactive solutions to assist needy Israelis to break out of the cycle of poverty and become active, self-sufficient members of Israeli society.

America Eats for Israel is a project run by High School Students to raise money for tzedakah.

By eating at any of the participating restaurants below TODAY, you will help the poor and hungry in Israel. 10% of your meal will go to Meir Panim.

Participating Restaurants:

New York
Washington Heights:

Golan Heights

Riverdale:

Ginger Grill

Flatbush:

Sasson Grill

Cafe 16

Pizza Time

New Jersey
Teaneck:

EJ’s

Chickie’s

Poppie’s

Mocca Bleu

Smokey Joe’s BBQ Steakhouse

ETC Steakhouse

Highland Park:

Park Place

Jerusalem Pizza

Springfield:

Bagel Supreme

Livingston:

Jerusalem Pizza

Super Duper Bagels

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Keeping Kosher at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

Enjoying the Vancouver Olympic Games but can’t find what to eat? Thankfully, there is some kosher food in Vancouver to keep you satiated and perhaps titillate your taste buds.

There are at least 5 kosher eateries in the Vancouver area (although none are downtown):

• Sabra Glatt Kosher Restaurant & Bakery (3844 Oak Street) [Meat]
• Pini’s Kosher (729 West 16th Ave.) [Dairy]
• Nava (located in the lobby of the JCC – 950 West 41st Ave) [Dairy]
• Maple Grill (1967 W. Broadway) [Meat]
• Falafel Plus & Catering (446 W 8th Ave)

To read more about these restaurants, check out our “Kosher Travel” post on Vancouver, BC.

Use the BC Kosher website as an additional resource while in Vancouver and the surrounding area.

If you’ve found other places & ways to keep kosher at this year’s games, please let us know and comment below!

Feel free to repost this to your blog, but please include the original link to this post: http://yeahthatskosher.com/2010/02/keeping-kosher-at-the-2010-winter-olympics-in-vancouver

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