Scholar in Residence Programs on our Glatt Kosher Cruises Featuring

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Kosher Cruises on the highly respected Holland America Line and Kosher Passover Programs also feature:

One of America's Most Respected Psychotherapists

Spend this winter connecting with loved ones on a special Kosherica cruise featuring M. Gary Neuman, one of Americas most respected psychotherapists. M. Gary Neuman is a regular on the Opera Show and a best selling author.

M. Gary Neuman is a Florida psychotherapist, rabbi, creator of the internationally recognized Sandcastles Program for children of divorced and author of Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way (Random House) and Emotional Infidelity, How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage and Other Secrets to a Great Marriage (Crown). His work has received national media coverage including multiple appearances on Oprah, the Today Show, the View, NPR as well as appearances on Dateline, NBC Nightly News, CBS Weekend News and Good Morning America. He has been written about in numerous publications including People, Time, Cosmopolitan, Parents, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald and elsewhere. Gary lives with his wife and five children in Miami Beach, Florida.




View the January 17-24, 2010 Western Caribbean Kosher Cruise - Jewish Wellness Cruise
FEATURING: M. Gary Neuman

Rabbi Elazar Muskin

Rabbi Muskin serves as Rabbi of Young Israel of Century City, a position he has held since January, 1986. Under his leadership the congregation has become one of the fastest growing Orthodox synagogues on the West Coast, and is considered a leader in creative Adult Education programs. The synagogue was awarded the national citation from the Orthodox Union for its Annual Adult Education Program Calendar. Prior to assuming this position he served as Rabbi for 5 years at the Mt. Sinai Jewish Center in Manhattan, New York.

Before entering the rabbinate Rabbi Muskin served as Executive Director of T’chiya Volunteers, an organization dedicated to serving development towns in Israel. Rabbi Muskin directed T’chiya for eleven years, helping establish it as a premier summer program for American college students interested in volunteering in Israel.

Rabbi Muskin received his Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University, studied at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh in Israel from 1972-1975, and earned his B.A. in psychology from Yeshiva College. He also earned a Master’s degree in Medieval Jewish Philosophy from the Bernard Revel Graduate School, and a Master’s degree in Education from Columbia University.

Rabbi Muskin has published a number of scholarly and popular articles and has lectured in numerous communities in the United States, Europe and Israel. He is a contributing columnist for the weekly Torah Portion article which appears in the Los Angeles Jewish Journal newspaper, and frequently contributed to AMIT Magazine and Olam. He also published a monograph on the Jewish attitude towards racism for the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ). Appointed by Mayor Hahn, Rabbi Muskin served as a Commissioner from 2001-2006 on the Human Relations Commission of the City of Los Angeles. Rabbi Muskin is a founder and leader of Tzohar International, a rabbinic organization supporting a dynamic modern Religious Zionist rabbinate in Israel. He is presently Vice President of the Rabbinical Council of America and Past President of the Rabbinical Council of California, after serving as its President from 1992-1997.


View the June 20-27, 2010 Alaska Kosher Cruise
FEATURING: Rabbi Elazar Muskin

Rabbi Shalom Lipskar

Since receiving ordination from the Central Lubavitch Yeshiva in Brooklyn in 1968, Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar has worked as an emissary for the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In 1969 he founded the Landow yeshiva Center in Miami Beach, Florida. He has served as its principal and dean of its elementary, academy, and high school studies. Directly responsible for the training of its rabbinical students. He has formulated a school-wide curriculum and manages a multi-million dollar budget.

In 1981 he founded The Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside, Florida. As its head Rabbi he is both the spiritual leader and educational programmer for all ages. Also in 1981 Rabbi Lipskar founded the Aleph Insititute and the Educational Academy for the Elderly, both based in Surfside. The Aleph Institute is a non-profit national humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for both prisoners and military personnel and their families. Rabbi Lipskar has created alternative punishment philosophies and developed unique educational opportunities for the general public in the field of treatment of closed populations.


As director of the Educational Academy for the Elderly, Rabbi Lipskar develops pilot programs and restructures the educational priorities of elderly citizens, trying to positively alter their self-image.

Rabbi Lipskar is recognized as an international leader bringing Torah values to people from all walks of life.


View the Glatt Kosher Caribbean Jewish Music Festival Cruise
FEATURING: Rabbi Shalom Lipskar

Dr. Yael Respler

Dr. Yael Respler is a psychotherapist in private practice in Brooklyn. She writes a column for the Jewish Press, [Dear Dr. Yael] and hosts a summer radio show on in the Catskills, {Psychology in the 2000’s}. Dr. Respler released a DVD/video/ CD-Rom “Chutpah is Muktzah 2” as well as a video “Chutzpah is Muktzah” and an audiocassette “Creative Jewish Parenting.” Dr. Yael Respler has lectured extensively in the U.S.A, Canada and Switzerland. Dr. Respler is a certified hypnotherapist and specializes in dealing with stress, dating issues, marriage counseling, the intimate relationship and parenting conflicts. She has conducted over 90 parenting workshops and numerous Shalom Bayis workshops for women.
View the January 17-24, 2010 Western Caribbean Kosher Cruise - Jewish Wellness Cruise
FEATURING: Dr. Yael Respler

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)

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Recent Press about Kosherica's Jewish Vacation Cruises:

On January 24th, 2010, an all-star line-up of Jewish Singers and Rabbis joins Kosherica on a stunning seven-day Jewish Music Festival at Sea. On board to entertain guests will be a complement of some of the most famous names in Jewish music: Dudu Fisher, Avraham Fried, Binyamin Helfgot, father and son duo Naftali and Netanel Hershtik, Avi Albrecht, Benzion Miller, Yaakov Motzen, Yanky Rosenfeld, Aaron Shifman, Shloma Simcha, Yaakov Stark, Benjamin Warschawski, Berel Zucker, Daniel Gildar and Amiran Dvir & Band. These multi-talented artists will entertain Kosherica guests with everything from traditional cantorial music (both Ashkenazi and Sephardi-style) to Yiddish and Ladino folk music, klezmer, and excerpts from the worlds of opera and Broadway.

Adding excitement, the Jewish Music Festival at Sea sails over Shabbat Shira. “Chanting the ‘Song of The Sea’ will have a deep and special meaning on this upcoming Shabbat Shira,” says Yehuda Shifman, President of Kosherica Cruises.

Daily Shiurim and Daf Yomi will be given by some of the most respected Rabbis today: Rabbi Sholom Lipskar (The Shul), Rabbi Marc Schneier (The Hampton Synagogue, New York Synagogue) and Rabbi Steven Weil (Executive Vice President of the OU).

The luxurious cruise will boast Kosherica’s 5 star Glatt Kosher gourmet cuisine service under the strict supervision of MGK (Maritime Glatt Kosher), as well as Kosherica’s renowned first-class customer service. A kosher cruise offers the best of both worlds for body and mind: Guests can enjoy all the vessel’s amenities, including spa treatments, pool decks, fully-equipped fitness areas, and extensive onboard shopping, casino action, and entertainment. Best of all, stimulating educational and cultural programs include talks by the distinguished rabbis on board, Jewish study sessions, and daily services. Candle lighting, Kiddush, traditional menus, and synagogue services led by noted cantors make Shabbat at sea an unforgettable experience. Being part of a group of Jews of all affiliations from all over the world provides an instant connection and the opportunity to make new friends.

(Only Kosherica guests will be permitted to attend Kosherica events, meals and services.)

The Jewish Festival of Music at Sea sails from Port Everglades, Florida (Fort Lauderdale) on Sunday evening January 24th and visits St. Thomas US Virgin Islands, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, before returning to Port Everglades on Sunday January 31st.

In addition to the Jewish Music Festival at Sea, Kosherica is offering a December 27, 2009 Caribbean cruise and a January 17, 2010 Spiritual Wellness Caribbean cruise featuring M. Gary Neuman (Oprah Show) and Dr. Yael Respler. Kosherica is also now offering 5 star cruises departing from New York City, Europe, Alaska and Florida.

For further information or to book a place on the Jewish Festival of Music at Sea, cruise, please call 877-724-5567 (877- SAIL KOSHER) or 305-695-2700 or visit Kosherica at www.Kosherica.com.

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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. December 27th, 2009 Glatt Kosher Caribbean Cruise, January 17th, 2010 (Yeshiva Week Cruise) and January 24th, 2010 (Jewish Music Festival).

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.


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
2010 Glatt Kosher Passover Programs

Kosherica, worldwide leaders in the Kosher cruise and tour industry, are proud to announce a dazzling 2010 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.

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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.



Jewish Singles Cruise Option: www.JsinglesCruise.com