Mel Lifshitz recently went to Las Vegas with his nephew and then to LA to attend the wedding of his friend’s son.
In Las Vegas, Melly went to the city’s golf community and discovered the “Shadow Creek Golf Course”. The link is located in North Las Vegas. It is worth 60 million dollars and developed by Steve Wynn. Here’s a photo slide video for you to take a peek of the Shadow Creek Golf Course.
Following his trip to Vegas, Melly went straight to LA to celebrate the wedding of Ezra’s (his dear friend) son, Chilli. He didn’t manage to take a photo of him but took a snapshot of the guests.
Yas Island, what sounds like a Bond Villain hideout, is actually one of the most prestigious and revolutionary getaway resorts on the face of the earth. Featuring a world-class Kyle Phillips designed golf course (yaslinks.com), top of the line cuisine, and the crisp blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, this is the kind of environment many people find themselves fantasizing about.
Mel Lifshitz paid a visit to the aforementioned scenic Abu Dhabi "paradise", and discovered firsthand the true pleasures of the esteemed establishment. In addition to all the previously stated attractions, the island also features "Ferrari World" (ferrariworldabudhabi.com), a theme park inspired by the renowned expert auto company.
The site boasts the fastest roller coaster on the planet, at a whopping 240 km/h, it has to be experienced to be believed. At Grand Prix speed, in a replica of a Rosso Scuderia Formula 1 race car, Mel Lifshitz soared 52 meters into the sky flying through chicanes inspired from world-famous race track.
So on your next visit to the UAE, take the advice of veteran traveler Mel Lifshitz, explore Yas Island only a short drive from Dubai, and have a blast.
There are lots of factors a traveler needs to consider before traveling to a certain destination.One of the main important thing to consider is the safety of the place especially if you are traveling abroad wherein you are not familiar with the people’s culture and customs.
Mel Lifshitz has been to numerous travel destinations both in and outside the country.Among the countries he visits, the following are in his top 5 list of friendliest and safest countries all over the world.
Portugal – An estimated 13 million foreign tourists visit Portugal every year which makes it one of the top 20 most visited countries in the world.The country is considered as the greatest seafaring nations in history.The modern Portugal welcomed foreign visitors by its dazzling city centers, new waves of boutiques, art galleries and cafes, and charming-very friendly people.Foreign travelers don’t need to worry about their safety since it has no records of any serious trouble with the tourists. Photo Credit.
Scotland – It is reported that tourism is one of the country’s key contributor to its economy.According to the Scottish Parliament Information Center, Scotland’s tourism accounted for up to 5% of GDP and 7.5% of employment.There are approximately 16 million tourists that visit the country every year.The country is proud of having well-educated people who know how to cherish their culture and know how to relax and have fun. Photo Credit.
Canada – As the 2nd largest county in the world, Canada has a large domestic and foreign tourism industry.The county’s tourism is commonly centered around Canada's four largest cities, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Ottawa.Canada is regarded as the friendliest country in 2007 based from the Anholt Brand Index.It earns around $60 billion yearly from tourism.Most of the tourists love the country because of Canadians’ friendly vibes.It is noted that only over 10% of Canada’s crimes are violent.
Germany – Of all the great countries, Melly Lifshitz has been to, he prefers to go back again and again in Germany.It’s not just because Germans produce the best beer in the world, it has to do with the cordiality the Germans show to their foreign visitors.Most tourists who go to Germany become instantly connected to the country’s warm and cultured atmosphere.Foreign visitors enjoy their classical opera houses, numerous museums and popular festivities like Oktoberfest.Though there are a few notable crimes that happens every now then in the country, Germany’s violent crime index lower compared to the USA.In fact most of its crime rates are declining.
Other friendly countries in Mel Lifshitz’s list include Ireland, Greece, Swizerland, Malaysia, and Fiji.
It’s always ideal to be prepared all the time especially if you often travel.Though traveling is synonymous to unwinding, it can also cause confusions, fatigue, and problems.
Mel Lifshitzshares some basic things to remember that you should put into heart on what to do before traveling.
1. Know Your Purpose – It’s easy actually but some people got sucked in into some mediocre stuff that they often forget why they need to travel. It is very important to distinguish why there is a need for you to travel and from there you will see the worth and importance of traveling in your life.
2.Know Yourself – This is directly related to number 1. Knowing your Purpose why you need to travel is just the beginning.Before you embark to that very exciting adventure, you should do some self checks first.Are you physically fit?Do you need companions?Are you mentally healthy?As a traveler, you should be aware of your own physical and mental limitations.If you are lacking in the physical aspect, you may consider bringing a capable companion during your travel.
3.Know Your Equipment – This depends on what type of travel you are having.If you are road bound, you should check the limitations of your car (if you are using one), or if you are brining a DSLR with you.Check your baggage and list the emergency stuff you are bringing - flashlight, lighter, first aid kit, etc..Safety is a must in every travel.
4.Know Your Rights and Responsibilities – You should be knowledgeable of the laws, policies, business practices,and cultural norms from one region to another. Remember that keeping in track of the specifics merits an advanced degree in traveling.You should be knowledgeable and responsible at the same time.
5.Know Your Destination – This is the very heart of your travel.You should not embark into any without knowing first your destination.You can easily do research about your travel destination just by going online.Check reviews and feedback from actual customers and try to compare.
Mel Lifshitz hopes that above’s simple tips can be of help to his fellow travelers.Check this blog every now and then for more helpful travel tips from Melly “Menachem” Lifshitz.
Menachem Lifshitz and his wife, Rochelle, are currently planning for their next travel destinations as part of the preparation for their series of long vacations. As Mel and family will embark to another series of travels, here's a video to recap their top 10 vacation photos.
To close this video post, below is a list of tips when traveling with kids.
Treat your travel as an adventure and let your kids explore and enjoy.
Always bring a medicine kit with you in case of emergency.
Always leave on time to avoid delays and tantrums.
Get the most out of your flight by doing a little pre-planning, stick to special meals, and consider boarding separately. Reference
Just recently, Menachem Lifshitz launched a series of online portals that feature stories and articles about his travels, charity works, family, and other important happenings that he wants to share to the public.Among the major portals are his official website, Mel Lifshitz – The Official Website of Melly Lifshitz (www.mellifshitz.com), Mel Lifshitz on LinkedIn, Mel Lifshitz on Blogger, Mel Lifshitz on Facebook, Mel Lifshitz’s Travel Blog, Mel Lifshitz’s Museum Adventures, Mel Lifshitz on Quora, and his official page on Twitter.
Mel Lifshitz Official Website at www.mellifshitz.com is currently under construction and will soon feature a comprehensive online biography about him.It would serve as his main portal wherein all his other online blogs and social accounts will be integrated.
Mel Lifshitz’s LinkedIn profile is his official business account wherein he gathers potential contacts and meet people from the same industry.LinkedIn, being known as the most popular social networking site for business professionals, is on top of Melly’s favorite web 2.0 sites.
The official twitter page of Melly Lifshitz. Mel is an avid golf player and a travel lover. He's a philanthropist from New York supporting various types of charities.
Mel Lifshitz Online Biography. Detailing about Menachem Lifshitz life as a philanthropist, traveler, avid golf player, and being a father to his kids and a loving husband to his wife, Rochelle.
The family that travels together, stays together.This holds true to Menachem Lifshitz’s family.Melly along with wife, Rochelle, always find time to bring their kids whenever they go outside the country.Traveling has become a bonding tradition that keeps all the members of the family intact, contented, and happy.
Melly Lifshitz and family have been to a lot of traveling.Their cruise vacations include trips to the Mediterranean as well as Caribbean and Baltic cruises on cruise lines such as Crystal, Seabourn, Silver Sea, Costa, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean.Their trips over the years have included a Safari in south Africa, sightseeing trips to the Fjords, Australia, Germany, Italy, France, Hungary, Austria, Prague, China, and many other countries. They have traveled extensively to Israel on countless vacations.
Below are some untitled photos of the whole Lifshitz’s family during their travel vacations.
Trivia:According to a recent study in the Applied Research in Quality of Life, it’s the vacation planning that makes us happiest, and not the actual vacation itself.The happiness boost not only occurs when clicking away on different travel sites or thumbing through Lonely Planets, and plotting your adventure. These researchers from the Netherlands (aren’t people generally happier there anyway?) found that the act of mapping out that time off increased happiness for up to eight weeks – two whole months – ahead of the trip. That’s certainly a lot longer than most vacations I know about. Source: Matador Network
Mel Lifshitz, along with his wife and kids, is looking forward to travel to China as well as doing a trip to Dubai, Venice - Italy and a cruise to the Greek isles culminating with a trip to Israel.He has recently began jogging with the intention of participating in the Jerusalem marathon next March in Israel.
In China, they plan to visit Hangzhou's top tourist attraction, the West Lake.The lake is famous for its panoramic natural scenery, weeping willow trees, showy flowering bushes, rockeries, and ancient stone bridges.The Great Wall, Dali, Lijiang River, and the Potala Palace, are among the top destinations in China the family wanted to go to.
The Dubai Autodrome is on top of Mel E. Lifshitz’s destination list in Dubai.It is Dubai’s first fully integrated motorsports facility wherein the complex is part of the Union Properties Motorcity development which offers manufacturers and racing teams a perfect location for testing, prototype development, vehicle demonstrations, product launches, driver training, and hot weather car research for international manufacturers.
On the other hand, Rochelle and the kids are also excited to visit the Ducal Palace in Venice.The palace contains numerous treasures of the art world. The decorations are extraordinary and include works by the master artists of the Venetian Republica. It was Venice's center of power until the Venetian Republic ended in the 18th century.
In Israel, Mel Lifshitz plan to revisit his favorite museums like the Eretz Israel Museum, the Jerusalem’s Bible Lands Museum, the Menachem Begin Museum in Jerusalem, and the Tower of David Museum.
The Lifshitz family travels a lot.They just recently returned from Le Blanc in Cancun Mexico after enjoying the Pesach program.
The Pesach program features the best the world had to offer. The rooms are also great and spacious and the staff was friendly and accommodating like many of the best hotels in the world. The program was very well run, soup to nuts.
Mel Lifshitz and family were treated to exceptional meals.Their breakfasts covered all the basics including eggs, salads and cheeses and many things you would expect to eat Pesach, like cereal, pancakes, French toast and crepes. There was also many types of smoked fish, a variety of mini quiches, potatoes. It was almost over the top and quite delicious. The lunches were excellent featuring an indoor buffet and by the pool there was everything from great pizza delivered poolside with french fries and many tropical drinks. The plated dinners were also great the main courses featured steak, duck, prime rib and veal. They also had a bbq each afternoon with hamburgers/hotdogs and chicken cutlets. Not fancy or over done but a nice touch.
The tearoom was superb with a nice mix of chocolates fruits nuts and ices plus really great cakes... The program is quite pricey but essentially people get what they pay for it is a very high quality Pesach program in a lovely hotel on a great beach. Then there is the case of the weather, it is great.
Mel E. Lifshitz highly recommends the Pesach program to anyone looking for a high end passover program in great locale.He is planning to book again for next year’s program.
Mel Liftshitz, a notable philanthropist from New York, is fond of traveling.He often visits Jerusalem but always make sure to stop by in North Israel to visit the Ashkenazi synagogue in Tzfat.The holy synagogue is a special place for him and his family.
Mel shares an interesting story of the synagogue during the War of Independence.It is said that a bomb fell in the courtyard, and a piece of shrapnel flew into the side of the pulpit while the synagogue was packed with people in prayer.Miraculously, no one was hurt during that accident.The event was considered one of many miracles that took place in Tsfat. It is also said, that in the courtyard of this synagogue is a column with a concave surface that in the past had been used by the sick and elderlyfor Lag B’Omer bonfires for they could not join the traditional procession to Mt. Meron.
Mel E. Lifshitz highly recommends people visit this holy synagogue. He and his family view it as a very special place to pray, consequently the Lifshitz family has been there many times.
History of Ashkenazi Synagogue
The Ashkenazi HaAri Synagogue was established by Sephardic Jewish immigrants from Greece in the 16th century. The synagogue was built in the place where the Ari used to pray on Erev Shabbat after walking with his disciples to a nearby field to welcome Shabbat. This tradition of welcoming Shabbat is still practiced during Kabbalat Shabbat services when Jewish communities around the world rise and turn towards the entrance of their synagogue to great Shabbat during the singing of L'cha Dodi.
After the arrival of the Hasidim from Eastern Europe in the 18th century, the synagogue began to serve the Ashkenazi community. Though it is associated by name with the Ashkenazi community, the synagogue currently serves as a popular place of worship for Jews of different affiliations.
The 1837 earthquake destroyed the synagogue. It was rebuilt twenty years later in 1857, which is the Hebrew numerical equivalent to, “How awe-inspiring is this place, the synagogue of HaAri of blessed memory.” This phrase is inscribed on a plaque above the entrance. The southern wall of the synagogue, the wall closest to Jerusalem, contains the Holy Ark, which is carved from olive wood by an artisan from Galicia in the style of Eastern European synagogues. The Ark includes an anthropomorphic image of a lion, alluding to the synagogue’s namesake. The image is followed by the commandment: “Though shalt not make unto thee any graven image.” A wooden latticework fence surrounds a column where the Ari was believed to have appeared before Rabbi Shmuel Heller.
