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A Fish Tail ... and so much more in sensational Seattle

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George Medovoy, JE Feature

A crowd begins to gather for the famous fish toss -- the main act at the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle. First, you choose a fish on a bed of ice. Then, one of the fish mongers -- a fellow in rubber overalls who's as much an actor as he is a seller of fish -- calls out to...

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A Different Kind of Gelt

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Elyse Glickman, JE Feature

When many Jews think of the Gold Rush, one thing that often comes to mind is Levi Strauss and his watershed invention -- blue jeans. While his fortune is forever associated with San Francisco, it is important to note there were other Jews who traveled west to find gold, but ended up prospering in other ways. Back in 1978, the...

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Latkes on Ice?

Quebec City offers a chance to chill at Chanukah

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George Medovoy, JE Feature

When it comes to winter fun, one of my fondest memories is watching dog-sled races in the very center of this historic cradle of French civilization in North America known as Quebec City. It's all part of an annual winter celebration called Carnaval de Quebec, which is scheduled in 2010 from Jan. 29 to Feb. 14. And along with that...

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'You Lovely Island' ...

San Juan offers a rich portal into the spice of Carib life

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George Medovoy, JE Feature

One of the biggest treats in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is to wake up in the morning and take in the breathtaking view of the Caribbean. That's what we were able to do during a stay at the San Juan Marriott and Stellaris Casino, conveniently located on San Juan's spectacular Condado Beach. I must admit, it was really hard to...

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A Valley Vacation? Fer Sure!

When California dreamin' and eatin' take over

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Elyse Glickman, JE Feature

Remember the trip to Southern California you took as a child with your family? Or do you remember watching the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day, envying the kids lining the parade route wearing shorts and T-shirts? Whether or not you've been to Los Angeles, you probably have certain ideas of what the town is all about --...