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Borneo orangutan holiday
This two-week Borneo orangutan holiday allows you to get up close to some of Malaysia's most mesmerising and iconic wildlife. Discover Borneo on a holiday set to an array of exotic postcard-worthy backdrops; time is perfectly balanced between both the stunning coastal white-sand beaches and the lush virgin rainforest. Stout walking shoes at the ready you'll find yourself exploring the spectacular Danum Valley conservation area which is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. Here youll encounter a wide range of wild primates, birds and insects, before retiring to your base at a variety of jungle lodge accommodations, from where to enjoy nocturnal nature walks (or just relax in the ...
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From £3,195 including UK flights
South Korea group tour
South Korea has a rich cultural heritage which contrasts sharply with its ultra modern image of bright lights, big cities and industrial and technological advances. This 11-day classic group tour takes in the highlights of this intriguing country which many people will find pleasantly surprising. Explore the bustling metropolis of Seoul with its high rise buildings and super efficient subway juxtaposed with the serenity of sites such as the grounds around what remains of the Gyeongbok Palace. Explore the impressive reproduction of local life in the Korean Folk Village which teaches you a little about Korean culture in the 18th and 19th centuries and enjoy panoramic views of the city from ...
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From £1,985 excluding flights
Cambodia & Laos tailor made tour
This is an exciting 14-day holiday to Cambodia and Laos which takes in the highlights of these two fascinating countries. Discover the ancient temples of Angkor with their intricate wall carvings depicting early Cambodian life and witness the ravages of time played out on jungle-bound Ta Prohm, or 'jungle temple'. Travel to the country's second largest city of Battambang and ride the quirky bamboo train for a unique open-air rail experience travelling past rice paddies and small villages. Arrive in the bustling capital of Phnom Penh and visit the truly stunning Royal Palace which is also home to the equally impressive Silver Pagoda. Built in traditional Khmer style, the site dominates the ...
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From £3,395 including UK flights
Armenia holiday, tailor made
Travel to Armenia on this 11-day private holiday which takes in the sights and sounds of what is a fascinating country. Explore the capital Yerevan, one of the worlds oldest continuously inhabited cities, with visits to the National Gallery, the History Museum and the Genocide Museum. Travel to Etchmiadzin and visit the 4th Century Cathedral which was built to replace a pagan temple upon the country's adoption of Christianity and listed as a UNESCO Heritage site in 2000. Enjoy panoramic views from the Church of the Holy Virgin Hripsime of Mounts Ararat and Aragats. Discover where St Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for preaching Christianity and and marvel at the mountain-top ...
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From £2,400 including UK flights
Vietnam tailor made adventure holiday
Get off the beaten track and explore remote areas of fascinating Vietnam on this 17-day private holiday. Starting with an exploration of the bustling streets of Hanoi, journey to picturesque Halong Bay to enjoy time to relax in the bay with kayaking or swimming and a sumptuous dinner under the stars onboard a fabulous junk boat. Board a fun and comfortable overnight train to Lao Cai and drive to the northern hilltribe town of Sapa to enjoy the lush mountain scenery, take a boat ride on the Chay River and enjoy trekking and village visits. Watch the locals at work at the morning market - especially keep an eye out for the colourful Flower H'mong people. Return and fly south to Ho Chi ...
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From £3,495 including UK flights
Taiwan small group tour
Discover the highlights of fascinating Taiwan on this fast-paced, fully escorted group tour. Explore the capital Taipei, a city of contrasts with ancient temples and modern glass-fronted buildings soaring skyward. Visit a range of sites including the National Palace Museum which houses an excellent collection of exhibits and is set in pretty gardens with a Koi carp pond and also Lungshan Temple, founded in 1738 and dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. Drive to Sun Moon Lake, an area home to the Thao tribe, and visit a woodcarving village and paper workshop to learn about these traditional arts. Explore Wen Wu Temple which has beautiful lake views. Explore Tainan, the oldest city in ...
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From £945 excluding flights
Best of Vietnam holiday, tailor made
Discover the Best of Vietnam on this comprehensive 16-day Vietnam holiday. Start in the north with an exploration of the historic city of Hanoi with its wide French boulevards and winding Old Quarter - enjoy the bustling activity of an evening out in Hanoi on a guided street food tour to sample the best dishes on offer. Travel out of the city and learn about a grass-roots microloans scheme aimed to help rural villagers earn a living. Cruise through the limestone karst formations of UNESCO Heritage Halong Bay and paddle yourself through the Bay to explore the caves and coastline. Take the overnight train to Hue, the old imperial capital and home to a host of interesting sites including the ...
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From £2,835 including UK flights
Laos holiday, cultural tour
A comprehensive 13-day Laos holiday visiting the highlights of this fascinating, laidback country. Starting in the heritage city of Luang Prabang with its surrounding impressive mountain ranges and historic temples, the tour travels south via the enigmatic Plain of Jars. Mystery still remains over the source and purpose of the apparently 2000 year old jars which only adds to the intrigue surrounding the site. Continue south to explore the sleepy riverside capital of Vientiane, home to Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple in the city which contains many historical Buddha images some dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Explore the unusual Buddha Park with its numerous Buddhist and Hindu ...
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From £3,095 including UK flights
Northern Laos holiday
Laos, a landlocked country and the smallest of the three former French Indochina states, is a friendly, spiritual country with a more laidback pace than the rest of South East Asia. This 11-day Northern Laos holiday ofers plenty of time to explore the highlights of the heritage city of Luang Prabang and get off the beaten track to discover rural tribes and remote villages. Starting in northern Thailand with a brief exploration of the Golden Triangle area, travel south along the Mekong to discover life in riverside villages and the chance to enjoy local activities such as rice planting and traditional fishing techniques. Discover the Pak Ou Caves, which are crammed full of Buddha statues of ...
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From £3,135 including UK flights
Moldova holiday, tailor made
The Republic of Moldova, to give it its official name, is sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine and is probably most well known for its world class wine production. However we feel there is a lot more to this tiny land-locked country and our Essentian Moldova holiday hopes to introduce you to some of the best. With the main city of Chisinau as 'home' for the next five nights, take the time to explore this pretty green city ringed with parks, lakes and tree-lined avenues. Stroll to the Arc de Triomphe and visit Cathedral Park home to the magnificent Orthodox Cathedral and explore the many museums available including the National History Museum and the Art Museum. Depart the city and head ...
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From £799 including UK flights
Cambodia tour, temples and culture
A Cambodia holiday with a difference. This off the beaten track 15-day holiday takes you to some of the lesser known and visited regions of the country but without missing the highlights of this beautiful country. Starting from the bustling capital of Phnom Penh, home to the impressive Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the trip heads south to the remote province of Tatai to stay in the fabulously quirky 4 Rivers Floating Lodge. Alternately relax and explore the region including a visit to the rugged Tatai Waterfalls and some fun river kayaking. Travel to the laid-back and sleepy seaside town of Kep, famous to the locals for its delicious crab and still relatively untouched by modern ...
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From £3,795 including UK flights
Goroka Show holiday in Papua New Guinea
Take a small-group adventure into the highlands of Papua New Guinea to discover the wonders of this unique and rugged country. The highlight of the tour is the Goroka Show, a colourful annual festival that has been taking place since the 1950s. This fantastic event allows visitors to witness different tribes from all over the country who gather to display their culture, song and dance in rich colourful costumes, headpieces and magnificently painted bodies. More than 100 tribes participate in the event performing extraordinary displays of 'singsings' - traditional songs, dances and ritual performances - it really is one of the highlights of the PNG calendar! From Goroka travel north to the ...
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From £5,435 including domestic flights only
Cambodia holiday, wildlife & culture
Explore Cambodia on this 15-day tailor-made holiday and discover much more than the temples of Angkor. Delve into the bustling capital of Phnom Penh to stroll the Royal Palace complex and marvel at the Silver Pagoda. Drive out to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and learn about the reign of the Khmer Rouge in the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Become a bear keeper for the day and learn about the process of helping rescued sun bears and take a jungle walk with a rescued herd of elephants - watch them take a cooling dip in a nearby waterfall. Glide along the Mekong in search of the rare Irrawaddy dolphin before driving through the Cambodian countryside ranging from lush jungle landscapes to ...
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From £3,395 including UK flights
Azores small group tour
The Azores, an island group boasting hot geysirs, rugged volcanoes and a wild natural beauty just waiting to be explored on this small-group 10-day tour. Explore the most well-known island in the group, Sao Miguel, with visits to Furnas Valley and its thermal springs and sample a meal cooked in traditional Cozida style. Hop over to Terceira Island and enjoy the panoramic vistas from Serra Do Cume viewpoint and visit popular UNESCO-registered Angra do Heroismo. Crossing to Pico Island embark on a whale and dolphin watching excursion, a real highlight of any trip to the Azores. Cross by boat to Faial Island to explore the island's lively capital at Horta which has a harbour full of colourful ...
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From £1,995 including UK flights
Iran holiday, private departure
For those short on time yet keen to experience the wonders of historic Iran then this 9-day tailor-made tour is perfect. Start from the hustle and bustle of Tehran with the chance to explore the many museums and palaces: discover the huge collection of gems in the Jewels Treasury and learn about the history of Iran in the interesting National Museum. Explore the greenest city in Iran, Isfahan, and stroll Naqsh-e Jahan Square with its fountains and gardens before an early evening stroll along the Zayandeh River Bridges. Drive to the desert city of Yazd and take an early morning trip and climb to the Towers of Silence to see the Zoroastrian sky burial complex and visit the Ateshkadeh Fire ...
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From £2,735 including UK flights
Burma holiday, rivers & railways
Travel to Burma to discover a land of sprawling temple complexes, crumbling colonial buildings and a friendly populace still relatively unfamiliar with foreign visitors. This 14-day Burma holiday starts with an exploration of the bustling streets of Yangon, home to the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda, the country's most revered Buddhist temple. Travel to the cooler climate of Pyin Oo Lwin, the former British hill station, before taking the bumpy but exciting train journey across the scenic Goktiek Viaduct which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, a must-do experience in Burma. Discover Mandalay, home to the 'worlds biggest book' found at Kuthodaw Pagoda, and stroll across ...
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From £3,615 including UK flights
Bhutan small group tours
This Bhutan small group tour, over two weeks, offers every opportunity to discover a largely overlooked destination seemingly tucked away in the foothills of the mountains. Bhutan is a pristine Himalayan country with much to offer the curious traveller. Discover a country awash with beautiful temples peopled by Buddhist monks in maroon robes, high mountain passes festooned with colourful prayer flags and friendly locals happy in traditional dress. Trek to Tiger's Nest Monastery which seems to perch precariously on the edge of a cliff, stroll through rural villages to discover traditional Bhutanese life and enjoy a tipple (or two) at the Red Panda Microbrewery. The highlight of this Bhutan ...
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From £4,495 including UK flights
Palestine and Israel small group tour
There is no doubt that this is a troubled region, for centuries the land and holy sites have been fought over and today is no different. With two nations laying claim to the region it can be a difficult land to travel through, not due to safety concerns but due to walls and checkpoints. With this small group tour we hope to take you across the checkpoints, travel on both Israeli and Palestinian roads and give you an insight in to the current situation faced by locals in their daily lives. We will also visit historical sites, Roman ruins, Byzantine churches and Crusader halls as well as take in the beautiful countryside. Our tour takes in Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Hebron where we see ancient ...
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From £2,875 including UK flights
Kazakhstan holiday, Back in the USSR
Discover remote Kazakhstan on this exclusive and unusual small-group tour. The north-eastern corner of Kazakhstan is one of the lesser-visited areas of Central Asia and in the mid-20th century the reason would have been obvious as it was home to the Soviet nuclear testing programme. Today it remains quiet but the region has opened up to visitors and you can now visit the laboratories of Igor Kurchatov, the director of the Soviet atomic bomb project and head into the Semipalatinsk Test Site where the experiments were carried out. You can see the concrete towers which housed the test instruments, and sites such as the re-constructed Moscow metro station. This tour also visits the ghost ...
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From £3,075 including UK flights
Small group Lebanon tour
Lebanon, a small country tucked away on the Mediterranean coast often overlooked by travellers. From the busting and lively capital of Beirut to the small rural villages dotted with cedar trees, Lebanon cannot fail to captivate those visitors willing to explore. This 9-day small-group tour takes in coastal communities including the pretty harbour at Byblos as well as the country's second city at Tripoli. Visit the Neolithic Sea Castle of Sidon and learn the art of soap making before watching fishermen drying their nets in the harbourside community of Tyre. Stroll the cedar forests of the Chouf Mountains and of course visit one of the highlights of the country, the historic ruins of ...
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From £2,770 including UK flights


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Thursday, December 08, 2005
Matisyahu Live And Kiddush Hashem
11 comments:
- Mobius said...
a chilul hashem? to have enough love for your fellow jew -- dati and chiloni alike -- that you should stand in the same room as them, or even dance absent a mechitza? chas v'chalilah!
your attitude is the chilul hashem, which considers socializing with "the heathens" anything less than an expression of loving your brother and in turn, loving g-d.
maybe it's fortunate that the show has been sold out for a week and that you couldn't go even if you wanted to.
- Thu Dec 08, 02:16:00 PM
- Zoe Strickman said...
I fully understand how you feel and what you are going through. It's always a question of whether you belong in a certain place or not, regardless of who is performing. Then again, if everyone did as you are doing (abstaining from going), then Matisyahu wouldn't have an audience. I believe that it is important to support those encouraging people to move closer to yiddishkeit.
Just because a Jew goes into a club doesn't mean he has to act like the goyim.
- Thu Dec 08, 02:18:00 PM
I understand your position and your internal conflict.
I have been having the same issue. I bought tickets for me and my wife, but have a strong feeling that it is inappropriate to go. Maybe if it was in the US it would not feel like such a conflict, but here it does..
- Thu Dec 08, 04:57:00 PM
- Harry said...
It's music for goodness sakes, not a orgy.
- Thu Dec 08, 05:11:00 PM
- The real me said...
(I think) What cosmic is trying to say is that its not the people he is worried about, its the place.
I go to bars all the time, but you will never find me in a club, its just something I dont do.
- Thu Dec 08, 07:28:00 PM
- Soccer Dad said...
I remember 2 articles from the Baltimore Jewish Times.
One was from the one time editor who wrote that he would not wear his Yarmulke at work but would wear it to a rock concert. He was concerned (IIRC) that at work people would think he was judging others but at concerts it was good to show that Orthodox Jews have other interests.
The other article was by a Conservative Rabbi who wrote of getting together a minyan at a Grateful Dead concert.
I know that it doesn't totally relate to your concerns. But it's similar. Finally, Bob Dylan's son-in-law, Peter Himmelman apparently arranges minyanim at his concerts.
- Thu Dec 08, 07:33:00 PM
- Tovya @ Zion Report said...
no, you have to understand mobius... he is just a little twisted, and wouldn't know the difference between a chillul hashem and honey baked ham (which I am sure he is probablly eating right now)...
which makes me change my mind and realize that he must know a lot more about it than i previously thought...
- Thu Dec 08, 11:20:00 PM
- Lemon Lime Moon said...
Cosmic has made the right choice.
His reasons are very valid even if some have a rather nasty reaction to it. The message you give to your children is important.
I would not go for another reason.
I am not quite fond of the use of reggae music which comes out of the drug culture of the Carribean as a way of praising Hashem.
I find it..disturbing.
- Fri Dec 09, 11:09:00 AM
Well, I decided to go, despite my misgivings. I was afraid I would feel awkward and out of place, never having gone "clubbing" before.
Anyway, may concerns were fairly misfounded. While I still think it is inappropriate for good religious boys (and their wives) to go clubbing, last night was not so bad. About 85% of the crowd was noticeably religious. that would include a range of boys wearing smal kippa seruga all the way to a couple of black hats (though they were chabad, not litvish) and everything in between. Lots of Yeshiva boys and Sem girls and some older and middle-age couples (the class I almost fall into).
The concert was great! Matisyahu is very energetic and I find him to be a bit of an enigma. I think that might be why he is so popular. That might even be why it was not just teens and 20 somethings but also middle aged and older couples showed up.
Anyway, I am glad I went.
- Fri Dec 09, 11:48:00 AM
They way things are going these days in Israel, the greatest Chilulei Hashem are perpetrated by the religious. That much is clear. Between corruption and their response to the pullout- I would say Dati Jews, as opposed to Charedim, are in a unique position to start healing the wounds and begin reaching out, at lease culturally, to the rest of the Israeli Jewish population. Just like the Paletinian "Cycle" of violence, one side is certainly more to blame for the hate between the sects of jews in Israel and it is no doubt the Charedi community. This is coming from a YU boy. Get out there and be a kidush Hashem in the less traditional sense. Show the world, or at least the Chilonim- who are still Jews- that you are culturally aware, that you embrace all people, you are concerened with the future of the jewish people and that you love all of them...except for Satmar.
- Fri Dec 09, 05:46:00 PM
- YMedad said...
Well, my son is going and later I hope to report on impressions. Maybe he'll meet a nice Jewish girl there.
- Sat Dec 10, 10:24:00 PM

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There is exactly enough time.
For me, a large key to enjoying life is initiative: Setting my alarm clock so I get up when I want to instead of waking up late; sitting down with a cup of coffee in the morning to relax and reflect instead of absently looking at my phone in bed; responding to work email after I complete my big projects instead of letting my inbox run my day; choosing to have dinner with the kids instead of staying at work until "it is all done"; making a list of what I want to get done in a day and doing those things first.
For a long time one of my little traditions has been to make sure I exercise on New Year's Day. It is a small way of mentally setting the initiative for the year, of saying "I'm healthy and active." This small ritual doesn't guarantee anything, but I can look at workout logs for past years and see that, with striking consistency, the mediocre years tend not to have an entry on January 1.
We have all heard the wisdom that you can't control many things, but you can totally control how you react to them. Similarly, you can't choose everything – or even many of the things – that you have to do, but you can choose to make sure you create time for the things most important to you.
A long while back a couple of good friends gave me a painting that said, in essence, "You can be happy once you realize that there is exactly enough time for the important things in life." Seems like a good affirmation for 2013. Happy New Year!


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Summer is on it's way! How to prepare for a day in the Australian sun...
Sun and water safety in Australia
Australia's beaches are beautiful, but there can be dangers too - read this handy guide for making the most of the beach this summer, so you can make the most of it!
1. Keep Hydrated
When it's hot, it is very easy to become dehydrated - always bring a water bottle with you in hot weather! At many beaches and touristy areas there are free water fountains that you can use to refill your bottle.
2. Protect Your Skin
The Australian sun can be very hot and the amount of UV (harmful Ultraviolet Rays) may be stronger than what you are used to in your home country.
- Wear sunscreen protection (we recommend SPF50+, and water resistant) and apply before you go outside.
- Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before swimming and ensure you re-apply sunscreen after swimming.
- Wear a hat and UV protective sunglasses.
- Avoid spending long periods of time in the sun between 10am and 3pm, as this is when the sun is strongest.
- Make sure you follow these tips even when it isn't sunny – you can still get burnt on cloudy or overcast days.
3. Swim Safe
Australia has many beautiful beaches and waterways, but it is important to take care when swimming. Here are some tips for staying safe in the water:
- If you know you are not a good swimmer, don't swim at the beach.
- Never dive into water if you are not sure how deep it is.
- Only swim at patrolled beaches (a beach where there are lifeguards on duty - look for the signs) and always swim between the red and yellow flags where lifeguards can see you.
- Many Australian beaches have 'rips'. These are strong underwater currents that can be very difficult to see, but can draw you away from the shore quickly. If you swim between the flags you should not have any problem with rips. If you do find yourself in a rip, try not to panic or swim against it. Stay with your surfboard or other floating device if you have one. Swim gently parallel to the beach out of the rip zone, or wave and call for assistance from lifeguards or other swimmers and surfers.
For more information on water safety, visit the Surf Life Saving website.
4. Be aware of Sea Life
Australia isn't as dangerous as it's made out to be, but you should still be aware of what else is sharing the water with you..
- Firstly - don't worry about sharks! Their appearances are actually quite rare, and the surf life guards will usually spot them from a long distance. If you hear an alarm or siren while swimming don't panic, calmly leave the water and wait for the life guards to announce when the shark has left the area.
- Bluebottle jellyfish can commonly be found washed up on the sand. They won't kill you, but if you touch one of their tentacles you will get a nasty sting! They travel in groups, so if you hear of anyone getting stung near you it's best to stay out of the water. Always look where you step in the sand, because they can sting even when dead.
- There are several types of stinging jellyfish that can be found around Australia, especially in the north & north-eastern coasts. Jellyfish can be difficult to spot in the water. If you suspect you are stung by a jellyfish, call the lifeguard for help - some stings may require you to be checked by a doctor, and you may need to call an ambulance.
If you get stung by a bluebottle don't panic! It will be quite painful. It is best to call a life guard for help, as they can help to soothe the pain, and if the sting is close to the heart, neck or face they may want to call an ambulance to make sure you are checked out by a doctor. If you know it is a bluebottle do not put ice on the sting - this will increase the pain. Warm water is a much better remedy!
5. Have fun!
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