This Pesach, Leisure Time Tours, in cooperation with Kosherica, is thrilled to announce that we have added the Saddlebrook Resort located in beautiful Tampa, Florida.
Set across 480 acres of natural beauty, it’s a place where world-renowned recreation and unmatched amenities awaken the senses. Guests immerse themselves in a rich sports legacy from elite training to casual play. Nature surrounds you at every turn, with walkable villages and scenic trails shaded by cypress trees, Spanish moss, and towering Florida palms. Bask in the sunshine poolside, unwind with a restorative treatment at the hotel spa.
A New Era of Luxury
Saddlebrook Resort is stepping into an exciting new era. Inspired by its legacy of leisure, sport, and timeless hospitality, the hotel has reimagined its spaces to better serve the modern traveler. From renovated accommodations and venues to enhanced amenities, including the serenity pool, tennis courts, pickleball, & sports facilities, each transformation reflects the hotel's continued commitment to delivering a top-notch resort.
🎾 World-Class Tennis
43 tennis courts featuring all four Grand Slam surfaces, 8 pickleball courts, a high-performance training center, and a full-service pro shop.
⛳ Historic Golf
3 historic golf courses totaling 27 holes, recently undergoing a transformative redesign headed by golf architect Rees Jones.
🍽️ Gourmet Dining
World-class gourmet cuisine, sumptuous tea rooms, and poolside barbecues under the Glatt Kosher supervision of Rabbi Berel Simpser.
2026 Scholars in Residence & Speakers
Rabbi Dr. Yosie Levine
Rabbi of The Jewish Center, NYC
Rabbi Levine has taken a leadership role on the issue of day school affordability and pioneered a communal model for sustaining excellent Jewish education. He is co-chair of the Manhattan Eruv and active in AIPAC, the Beth Din of America, and UJA-Federation of New York. His book, Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi and the Battlegrounds of the Early Modern Rabbinate, is an award winner.
Rabbi Mark Wildes
Founder of Manhattan Jewish Experience (MJE)
Rabbi Wildes is the Founder of MJE, engaging unaffiliated Jewish men and women in their 20s & 30s. He is the author of "Beyond the Instant" and "The 40 Day Challenge." MJE has successfully reconnected thousands of Jews with Judaism, resulting in 391 marriages.
Yair Rosenberg
Staff Writer at The Atlantic
Yair covers the intersection of politics, culture, and religion. He has written for the NYT, Washington Post, and WSJ. He has testified in Congress about antisemitism and creates original Jewish music in his spare time.
Eylon Levy
Former Spokesman for the State of Israel
One of the most globally recognized voices for Israel in the October 7 War. He heads the Spokesoffice, a civil society initiative to advocate for Israel. Recognized as the #1 Young Zionist Visionary of the Year.
Morton A. Klein
National President of ZOA
Morton Klein is a widely regarded Jewish activist who served in the Nixon, Ford, and Carter Administrations. He has led successful campaigns against anti-Israel bias in textbooks and media.
Zoe Koelewijn & Covenant Winery
Zoe Koelewijn: General Manager of Covenant Winery. A WSET Level 3 certified wine professional, Zoe oversees the winery’s operations and brings deep expertise from both Israeli and Californian wine markets.
Covenant Winery: Founded in Napa Valley, Covenant is known for its high-end wines and distinctive winemaking approach, producing more than 20 wines sourced from premier vineyards.
Adina Shoshana
Social Media Personality ("Now Jewish Nanny")
Adina Shoshana is a voice for Jewish pride who converted to Orthodox Judaism in 2025. She shares her insights and journey from a Christian upbringing to Orthodox conversion on TikTok and Instagram.
2026 World Class Entertainment
🎤 Michael Rapaport
American actor and comedian seen in Hulu’s Life & Beth, Friends, Prison Break, and Atypical. Host of the worldwide phenomenon "I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast".
🎶 Tal Vaknin
Internationally acclaimed singer of Jewish pop and soul. Known for hits like "Neshama" and "Emunah", Tal has performed with Andrea Bocelli and for IDF soldiers during the Iron Swords War.
🎸 Ryan Quinn
Known for his four-chair-turning performance on NBC’s "The Voice." Ryan combines rock, pop, folk, soul, and jazz into a unique style.
World-Renowned Day Camp
We have always believed that the kids’ program is one of the most important features of a Pesach program. If the kids are having a great time, the parents can have a truly relaxing vacation.
Adina Lipson
Camp Director
Adina has worked at Camp Nesher since 2013 and served as Director at the Time Warner Children’s Center in NYC. She brings years of experience working with kids ages 6 months – 15 years to the Tampa Pesach program!
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