Join us on a virtual, livestreamed walking tour of Paris. Our journey will take us all the way back to the Middle Ages, where we’ll explore the beginnings of the Jewish community in the city. We’ll then explore Marais, where the heart of the community lies. Our guide will delve deep into the center of the neighborhood, known as “the Pletzl” in Yiddish, where we’ll learn about the community during the 19th century. We’ll then learn about the Nazi period, beginning with the occupation in 1940 and the first convoys to the concentration camps in 1942. We’ll see the Shoah Memorial and the synagogue ..read more

Join us on virtual, livestreamed walking tour of Nuremberg to explore the interesting, yet devastating history of the city’s Jewish community, which was once the second largest Jewish community in Bavaria. We will start with a stroll in the Old Town, where we’ll uncover traces of the medieval Jewish community, including stones from the old Jewish cemetery. You’ll learn why the Star of David marks the floor of Nuremberg’s most important church and how the community was reestablished following the Black Death. Finally, we’ll move forward in time to the devastation of the 20th century. We’ll visi ..read more

Join us on this livestreamed, virtual tour of Tbilisi, Georgia, where we’ll celebrate the heritage of the city’s Jewish community and its profound impact on history. We will journey into the heart of the Tbilisi, where our expert guide will illuminate the diverse architectural influences that shape the city’s Jewish landscape. We’ll uncover hidden and historical gems such as the revered Blue Synagogue and the evocative remnants of Jewish life preserved within the walls of the Shota Rustaveli State Drama Theater. Co-presented with Wowzitude. Live closed captions will be available. The post ..read more

Step back in time for a virtual walking tour of Venice, Italy, where we’ll delve into the rich Jewish heritage of one of the world’s most enchanting cities. Our journey will begin in 1516 when the Venetian Ghetto was established. Discover the architectural marvels of the Ghetto, including some of the world’s oldest “skyscrapers,” along with significant cultural milestones such as the first staging of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. We’ll continue through the liberation of the Ghetto during Napoleon’s march on Venice in 1797 to the dark days of Nazi occupation beginning in 19 ..read more

On this livestreamed, virtual tour of Vienna’s Jewish Quarter in the second district, we’ll walk the streets and lanes of this fascinating neighborhood as our guide shares insights into its rich Jewish heritage and culture. As we walk, our guide will tell us about the Quarter’s vibrant intellectual and artistic scenes in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including details about the early life of composer Arnold Schoenberg. In addition, through poignant narratives and historical accounts, gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact of the Holocaust on Vienna’s Jewish Quarter, and how the m ..read more

Anne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s most famous residents, and every year millions of people travel to the city to see where Anne and her family hid from the Nazis during WWII. On this livestreamed, virtual tour, we will walk along the last part of the route that the Frank family took on the journey to their hiding place. As we walk around the area, we will see the outside of the house where Anne and her family were in hiding and the beautiful Prinsengracht canal. Using Anne’s own words, we will learn about the secret annex and the impact her story has had on people throughout the world. Co-prese ..read more

Seville’s Santa Cruz quarter, protected by the Alcazar, was formerly the city’s famous Jewish Quarter. The maze of streets and their evocative names give a good idea of what it was like in 1492. During our live, virtual tour with our guide, Jose Luis, we will stroll around the Calle de la Judería, Callejón del Agua, Calle Vida, Calle Muerte, Plaza Doña Elvira, Plaza Sta Marta, Plaza de la Alianza, Cruces, Calle Aire and Marmoles the Roman Temple. Located in the center of Seville, the whitewashed facades, flowers, and patios make Santa Cruz a charming quarter and will give you an idea of daily ..read more

Home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in Central Europe, Regensberg, Germany is situated at the meeting point of the Danube, Naab, and Regen Rivers. This livestreamed, virtual walking tour will begin by exploring fifteenth and sixteenth century remnants in the city’s former Jewish quarter. We’ll see a once-hidden former Mikvah, and learn the history of the city’s synagogue. Our guide will take us from the Middle Ages to the early modern period, exploring migration patterns and the Nazi deportations. Finally, get to know the new Jewish community, which is roughly sixty years old, and a v ..read more

Worms, Germany, located on the west bank of the Rhine River, is home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in Europe and holds some of the first Jewish UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On this livestreamed, virtual walking tour we will learn why Worms was once called “Little Jerusalem.” Our guide will show us the Holy Sands cemetery, thought to be the oldest cemetery in Europe; the Hall of Mourning in the Art Noveau style; and the Jewish quarter. We will learn why Jews settled in Worms and how Jewish tradition is still present in the city today. Co-presented with Wowzitude. The post Virtual ..read more

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