Join Menachem Lubinsky as he sits down with Raphi Bloom, the visionary behind TotallyJewishTravel.com, the internet's largest kosher travel website. This insightful discussion explores the evolving landscape of kosher travel in today's complex world.

- **TotallyJewishTravel.com Spotlight**
- Unique features and offerings of the platform
- What sets the website apart in the kosher travel space
- Tools and resources available for Jewish travelers

- **Post-COVID Travel Landscape**
- How the pandemic reshaped kosher travel patterns
- Recovery and adaptation of the industry
- New safety protocols and considerations

- **Impact of October 7th and Current Events**
- Changes in Jewish travel patterns since October 7th
- Security considerations for Jewish travelers
- How the industry is adapting to new safety concerns

- **Pesach 2025 Season**
- Current outlook amidst regional tensions
- How the Hezbollah conflict is affecting planning
- Adaptation strategies for tour operators and hotels

- **Economic Factors**
- Impact of inflation on vacation choices
- Changes in booking patterns and preferences
- How travelers are adjusting their budgets

- **Emerging Travel Trends**
- New popular destinations for kosher travelers
- Up-and-coming locations gaining attention
- Why these destinations are attracting Jewish tourists

- **Kashrus Logistics**
- Challenges of securing reliable mashgichim in exotic locations
- Solutions and innovations in kosher supervision
- How operators maintain high kashrus standards worldwide

Rapi Bloom is the founder of TotallyJewishTravel.com, the premier online resource for kosher travel worldwide. His platform has revolutionized how Jewish travelers plan their vacations by providing comprehensive information about kosher-friendly destinations, accommodations, and services.

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In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Avrohom Marmorstein, whose diverse experience includes serving as the head of Kosher certification for the Fairway supermarket chain, leading a synagogue congregation, and conducting extensive research into Kosher history.

Topics discussed:

• How Kosher supervision (hashgacha) serves as a bridge for Jewish outreach (kiruv)
• The fascinating tale of a Kosher-certified Rastafarian restaurant
• An inside look at a unique Yiddish farm producing organic hand-made shmura matzah
• Rabbi Marmorstein's research into Jewish life and Kosher observance in early 1900s New York
• The evolution and development of organized Kashrut supervision in America
• His experiences as the supervising rabbi (Rav Hamachshir) for the Fairway supermarket chain

Join us for these engaging stories at the intersection of Kosher supervision, Jewish history, and community outreach.

For Menachem Lubinsky and Lubicom Marketing and Business Consulting

Call 718.854.4450 or e-mail mlubinsky@lubicom.com

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In this week's episode, Menachem Lubinsky sits down with Chaim Oberlander, the founder of KJ Poultry, to explore the fascinating world of kosher poultry production.

**Topics Covered:**

1. The history and development of KJ Poultry's unique kosher chicken and turkey plant
2. How KJ Poultry became the world's largest kosher chicken processing facility
3. The distinctive aspects of KJ Glatt's shechita (kosher slaughter) process
4. Chesed (charitable) programs associated with KJ Poultry
5. Chaim Oberlander's commitment to maintaining high standards in:
- Equipment and technology
- Working conditions for employees
- Standards for mashgichim (kosher supervisors)

Join us for an insightful discussion on the intersection of traditional kosher practices and modern poultry production.