Allyson Shaw

Washington, D.C., United States

Editor and Digital Producer at National Geographic Kids

Popcorn enthusiast. Writer & editor for @ngkids but views are my own!

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Increasing your workforce without the cost

2 months ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Allyson Shaw

Back in the day, the Jewish work experience was learning the family trade from your father. There was no argument (well, perhaps there was), but it was actively encouraged. Diverting to a radically different profession was questionable, unless, of course, it was medical – after all what Jewish parent doesn’t want a doctor in the house. But that was forever ago, back when anyone who went to university was given a parade in Stamford Hill.
Justin Baldoni needs a spiritual break in Israel

2 months ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Allyson Shaw

In its commitment to enhancing Israel’s hospitality landscape, the Fattal group is in overdrive with 15 new properties in stages of development, but Hotel Botanica – an upscale, adults-only establishment is already open for business. More importantly the 163-room hotel is the most likely place to spot actor Justin Baldoni, because it is located at the foot of Haifa’s renowned Bahá’í Gardens and only a 1,700 step climb to the Shrine of the Báb.
Kosher Paradise in luxury with a sublime discount

Mar 4, 2025 | jewishnews.co.uk | Allyson Shaw

Early bird discounts have become the secret strategy of savvy travellers who want more for their money. That’s why we’re telling you about the special offer at Montenegro’s Dukley Hotel & Resort which has two hotels, three private beaches and now an Israeli chef at the only kosher restaurant in the country.
Go in the Devil’s Name | Allyson Shaw

Oct 11, 2023 | laphamsquarterly.org | Allyson Shaw

Alas, I deserve not to be sitting here, for I have done so many evil deeds, especially killing of men…I deserve to be riven upon iron harrows and worse if it could be devised. —Isobel Gowdie’s third confession, 1662Isobel Gowdie was tried for witchcraft in 1662, during what historians call “The Great Scottish Witch-hunt,” due to the unprecedented scale of suffering and death during that spate of mass hunts.