The abundance and variety of food was in no short order, but getting it there was no easy feat. Some was delivered by airplane and the rest was sent with a 7 ton truck from Brussels to Italy where it boarded a ferry to Sicily…..In Sicily the truck drove to southern Sicily onto a second ferry to its final destination, Valletta, Malta’s capital.  

 

In total a journey of approximately 3300km. All imported food had to be calculated perfectly as no additional kosher could be purchased during the program. 

 

Many hours were spent preparing the documents needed to transport the various types of food such as the kosher wine. Marco Sarfati, the caterer, traveled with his Mashgiach (Kashrut supervisor), chefs and staff for 3 days before the start of the event for all necessary preparations.  

The hotel where the event took place purchased some new dishes for the sole use of the JEP group, but the majority came from Brussels by truck.  

But besides dining on gourmet kosher meals, the participants enjoyed a scenic bicycle tour with breathtaking views from the Maltese hills and cliffs. Lunch was served during a cruise of the Grand Harbor and Marsamxetto Harbor, followed by an informative walking tour through Birgu.  The day trip “Treasures of Malta” by coach included walking tours through the historical cities of Valletta and Mdina as well as a stop at the impressive Blue Grotto.   

 

JEP is a sister organization of Brussels-based ECJS (European Center of Jewish Students). It provides young professionals, aged 27-39 personal and professional networking opportunities. 

 

It is designed to create a vibrant young Jewish community focused on making a positive contribution to the world. The organization will hold three major European events each year.  

 

Source: EJP