Our Podcasts
For nearly 50 years, Gil Travel has been connecting people to meaningful Jewish and cultural experiences around the world. Through our podcasts, we share inspiring stories, thought-provoking conversations, and personal journeys that celebrate travel, heritage, and community. Join us as we explore the people and ideas shaping Jewish travel today — and discover the world through a more meaningful lens.
Portugal’s Crypto Jews secret history and enduring legacy
Podcast duration: 14:15
The fascinating and tragic story of Portugal’s Crypto-Jews (also called Marranos or Conversos) is a key part of the history of the European diaspora. The Crypto-Jews, who risked their lives by secretly practicing Judaism under the nose of the Inquisition, played a role in the exploration of the New World and Portugal’s epic voyages of discovery, and also settled Amsterdam and Northern European cities.
Shabbat in the Holy Land: What to Expect for a Kosher Traveler
Podcast duration: 11:23
Shabbat in Israel is a magical experience that connects us to an unbroken line of Jewish tradition and observance that goes back thousands of years. Despite the Diaspora, and everything that befell the Jewish people, there were always Jewish communities in Israel. They endured all hardships and restrictions, keeping the ancient Shabbat rituals alive.