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“It was so moving to stand inside this gem of a synagogue; envisioning the many members and visitors who have found peace and sanctuary here over the centuries”.Ellen Paderson Congregation Mikve Israel-Emanuel is the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere. Its Sephardic tradition dates back to 1651, when Jewish merchants emigrated from… [Continue Reading]
“I told Ellen I wanted a family event for 18 people, ages 12 (Bat Mitzvah girl Hannah) to 76. It had to be close to Hannah’s birthday (mid-winter) and in a warm place. We wanted to focus on family rather than a big affair. We liked the idea of celebrating for a week in a relaxed atmosphere,… [Continue Reading]
“Costa Rica is a really beautiful place, with so much to see and do. We also had a great experience with the synagogue congregation at B'nei Israel. We felt truly welcomed and embraced -- as if we were family."
"...Thank you for your help in organizing our Bar Mitzvah trip to Costa Rica. We had a wonderful time. all the places you recommended were excellent and the trip went very smoothly".
"We wanted to focus on family rather than a big affair. We liked the idea of celebrating for a week in a relaxed atmosphere, while maintaining the religious significance. Ellen was so easy to work with at every step."
“This was the opposite of using a company like Expedia. Ellen helped us end-to-end. It was awesome, there were no surprises, and we got so much more than we booked. I’ve already recommended this alternative to my friends who are planning family milestones, or just an old-fashioned vacation."
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