Chabad opens its doors to all jewish travelers for a variety of needs. If you're traveling to Goa, Manali, or Mumbai then know that you have them as a safe haven. Here are the links to their info: In Goa: http://www.chabad.org/centers/default_cdo/aid/596653/jewish/Chabad-of-Goa.htm In Manali: http://www.chabad.org/centers/default_cdo/aid/429593/jewish/Chabad-of-Manali.htm in Mumbai: http://www.chabad.org/centers/default_cdo/aid/118651/jewish/Chabad-Mumbai.htm Shabbat Shalom

Who goes to 3rd world? (Sof Ha Olam.) You couldnt pay me to go to India. So many diseases there and filth. I dont even like curry. No thank you! Europe is much nicer and normal and has alot more culture!

Thank you Lee for this valuble information.

name me other countries that offer such services. and who pays for this - we do - thru our taxes. u want to travel - take the necessary precautions.

and then people still complain about the help they received and write nasty letters and talk very negative on the tv nd radio.

Many Israelis (like myself) are compelled to visit the Third World because we view it as more exciting, spiritual, etc than Europe. For me I find sub-saharan Africa the most interesting destination I could ever go in the world. Regardless of all this India is not "third world" exactly....and I really hope to go there as well. If you don't like to get a little dirty stay in your house and don't travel.

so they will be concerned about JO's going to India. Get a life Dumb nuts!

Plenty of safer, more civilized places around Asia. No need to spend our $$ in places where authorities do not do a damn thing to make those places safer AND prevent our government from helping us in case we need it. It's "bye-bye India!" from where I stand.

Insular, shimsular ! The place is a third world cesspool of poverty and ethnic strife. It's no place for a vacation. Ever hear of Ghandahar ?