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Aye-Aye, Rabbi!

For years, John Sherwood was a rabbi whose congregation was adrift. And he couldn’t have been happier. That’s because as a cruise chaplain, his floating congregation drifted to places like Venice, Istanbul, Costa Rica and Alaska.

Choose Your Own Cruise Adventure

Cruising isn\’t what it used to be. And to the more than 10 million people who took to the high seas last year, that\’s a good thing.

Eat, Daven, Eat on the High Seas

Performing cantors, adventurous shore excursions and all-you-can-eat sushi are on the menu when Kosherica sets sail. The company\’s most recent run, departing Ft. Lauderdale for seven days in the Eastern Caribbean, was no exception. Dudu Fisher inaugurated a string of shows, well supported by a handful of maritime mashgichim, midnight buffets and even Shabbat services aboard the five-star Celebrity Millennium luxury liner.

Flying Solo This Winter? Head South

The leaves have turned, the days are shorter and Chag Urim, the Holiday of Lights, glimmers ahead. In the meantime, if you\’re single or a student, and itching to plan a winter getaway, we\’ve rounded up a pair of juicy possibilities.

Enjoy Wedded Bliss in Lotus Position

Not every couple\’s notion of the ideal honeymoon entails a hedonistic beach resort and lots of fruity drinks garnished with umbrellas. Some want to begin married life with yoga.

Some couples pursue tantric yoga, a form that includes a tranquil sexuality, in hopes of creating a powerful union of mind, body and spirit. The Institute for Ecstatic Living — (877) 982-6872; www.ecstaticliving.com — organizes tantric vacations to Costa Rica, Hawaii and cruise getaways.

Political Fight Wages Over Abbas

The United States should be the country to bring Abbas to justice because \”it\’s an American citizen who was murdered,\” argued Abraham Foxman, the ADL\’s national director. \”We urge the Department of Justice to seize this moment to strike another blow in this nation\’s war on terrorism.\”

Singles Ahoy

When you\’re single, traveling to tropical islands isn\’t always what it\’s cracked up to be. But, I figure, if I don\’t meet the love of my life on this trip, at least I\’ll have a large pool of potential companions to go duty-free shopping with in the Bahamas.

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