Message: Passover begins at sundown on Wedensday, April 19th, just two weeks away. I decided to post this in case anyone could benefit from it. True, it's very late now, but some of these may still have last-minute availability, you never know so it pays to inquire. <BR> <BR>(Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with any of this businesses and take no responsibility for any aspect of any of the products and services they offer.) <BR> <BR>Presidential Kosher Holidays <BR>http://www.passovervacations.com/ <BR>Runs Passover programs at the Hyatt Dorado Beach and the El Conquistador in <BR>Puerto Rico, the Wyndham Aruba and the Scottsdale Princess in Arizona. <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>

Noah-- <BR> <BR>I am going on vacation during passover (after the two seders). I felt somewhat guilty going during that time but now that I am going to Puerto Rico and with your post, I am feeling overwhelming guilt. Thanks!! : )))

Dear Guilty: <BR>Obviously you are not going to be alone if "Passover Programs" are being run by hotels/resorts. Go and enjoy. If you are feeling really verklempt (sp?) take a flight to St. Thomas and go to the oldest temple in North America. Steep hill getting to it.

Dear Guilty, <BR> <BR>That is exactly what a cousin of mine told me when she went yachting in the Virgin Islands a few years ago during Passover. <BR> <BR>If you have travel insurance that would cover the full-amount of a last-minute cancellation, then perhaps you would want to consider asking if one of the programs has any availiblity left and changing your plans. <BR> <BR>Otherwise, you may want to see if you can join one of the Puerto Rico programs for a meal and maybe for synagogue services one day. The programs run between April 19-26 and it is possible that they will have something for the following Sabbath, April 27-28. <BR> <BR>I'd be interested in hearing about it if you do. <BR> <BR>Best wishes for a happy holiday and a great trip, <BR> <BR>Noah

I believe the oldest synagogue in North America is in Curacao which we visited when we were there. I may be wrong, but I thought I read that....

Bette, you could be right. I know it is the oldest - perhaps just the United States, not North America