14 Days Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour: Jewish Tour From Casablanca

Embark on a captivating 14 days expedition that traces Morocco’s rich Jewish heritage, commencing and culminating in the vibrant city of Casablanca. Delve into an immersive experience that seamlessly blends history, culture, and spirituality as you traverse the country’s diverse landscapes.

 

This meticulously crafted journey takes you through a tapestry of historical landmarks, architectural wonders, and cultural enclaves, each unveiling the stories of Morocco’s Jewish community. From the contemporary allure of Casablanca to the blue-washed charm of Chefchaouen, and from the imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech to the coastal allure of Essaouira, you’ll witness the harmonious coexistence of cultures that have shaped the nation’s identity.

 

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of synagogues, medinas, and historical sites while enjoying the comforts of carefully selected accommodations and seamless transportation. As a unique touch, the option to extend your journey beyond the 14 days allows you to savor more of Morocco’s treasures, with only transportation and accommodation adjustments to consider.

 

With this comprehensive Jewish heritage tour, you’re invited to not only explore the past but also connect with the present, celebrating the enduring threads that have woven Morocco’s cultural mosaic. Your every need is anticipated, ensuring a truly enriching and memorable experience that resonates long after your return.

Yam L’ Yam, Israel

The Yam L’ Yam Hike (Sea to Sea) is one of the most popular hiking trails in Israel literally crossing the country from west to east, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sea of Galilee, crossing some of Israel’s most beautiful scenery in the Western Galilee and Upper Galilee regions. The Sea to Sea hike is walked by thousands of Israelis and tourists every year, and takes between three to five days depending on how fast you walk, along marked scenic trails.

 

The trail starts in the city of Nahariya on Israel’s Mediterranean Coast, in the Western Galilee region of the country and heads directly inland through the flat Coastal Plain, and the fields belonging to kibbutzim and moshavim who grow a huge variety of crops. As the Coastal Plain is left behind, the terrain begins to pick up and the final glimpse of the first sea (the Mediterranean) is left behind. You will pass the Montfort Fortress. Heading from Abirim, the trail continues east until the village of Fassuta, when it turns south winding its way past the villages of Elkosh and Hurfesh and towards Mount Meron. Following this is largely the descent down to the Sea of Galilee (the lowest freshwater lake on earth!) passing the famous city of Safed and ending on the shores of the Sea of Galilee just north of Kibbutz Ginosar.

 

The hike is a total of approx. 90km starting at sea level, climbing to 1,200 meters, and then descending to -210 meters. 

 

Whilst you can do the hike all-year-round, the nicest times are spring and fall – temperatures in the summer can be incredibly high. If taking this trail during the hot season, close attention must be made to the temperature and advice should be taken from the Park Rangers.

 

 

Jewish Amsterdammers Through the Centuries

Walk the full story of Jewish Amsterdam from the 16th century through today.

Hear the stories of the Jewish people who shaped Amsterdam but are sometimes overlooked. The horror of the Holocaust has a gravity, which is one reason why the city’s most famous resident is Anne Frank. However, to only speak of World War II is to erase the Jewish Amsterdammers who made the city vibrant. Our unique small-group walking tour through Amsterdam’s historic Jewish neighborhood showcases stories of true grit, dazzling intelligence, and effective activism throughout history. Learn how Amsterdam came to be known as New Jerusalem, and meet some of the individuals who helped create the city you see today.

Jewish Kolín

The history of the Jewish community in Kolín goes back to the 14th century. Due to its location and significance, Kolín is called “the Jerusalem on Elbe”. During this tour, you will explore the footsteps of the traditional Czech countryside Jewish community of Central Bohemia and its powerful history. You will visit a beautifully reconstructed synagogue from the 16th century, the medieval Jewish Quarter, and one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the country (The son of the famous Maharal of Prague is buried there). This hidden gem of Jewish heritage is only 45 minutes drive from Prague.A private tour of Jewish Kolín, offers unique oportunity to discover remains of vibrant historical Jewish life in traditional Czech village.

12 days Morocco Jewish Cultural Heritage Tour

Morocco has a rich and historical relationship with Jewish culture and a heritage that spans over thousands of years. Today there are still small Jewish communities in most of the bigger cities, they are the reminder that once there were over 250 000 Jews in Morocco in thriving communities across the country.

There are many Jewish heritage and cultural sights throughout the country that attest to these ancient communities, synagogues, cemetaries, Mellah’s (Jewish living quarters) and the only Jewish museum in the Arab world.

Morocco is a stunningly diverse country with breathtaking landscapes, ancient imperial cities and a profoundly rich culture. Our Jewish Cultural Heritage Grand Tour is the perfect combination of discovering this beautiful country and tracing the steps of Jewish ancestry in Morocco from the past to the present day.

Highlights : Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque, Museum of Moroccan Judaism of Casablanca, Mellah, Temple Beth- El Synagogue, Em Habanim & Neve Chalom, historic sites of Jewish Heritage, Rabat – Mellah, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Meknes– Mellah, tomb of Rabbi David Benmidan, Fes – Danan Synagogue, Maimonide Community Center, Ifrane, Seffrou – Mellah and Marrakesh – Lazama Synagogue,Mellah, largest Jewish cemetary in Morocco and Essaouira – Bet Ha-Knesset Simon Attias Synagogue, Mellah and Jewish cemeteries, Berber villages, camel trek in the Sahara Desert, Night sleeping in Luxury Camp in the Sahara, walking in Dades Valley, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate

8 Days Moroccan Jewish Ancestry Tour

Step back in time with an 8 day tour tracing the steps of Jewish Ancestry in Morocco from the past to the present day.

Morocco has a rich and historical relationship with Jewish culture and a heritage that spans over thousands of years. Today there are still small Jewish communities in most of the bigger cities, they are the reminder that once there were over 250 000 Jews in Morocco in thriving communities across the country. There are many Jewish heritage and cultural sights throughout the country that attest to these ancient communities, synagogues, cemeteries, Mellah’s (Jewish living quarters) and the only Jewish museum in the Arab world.

Highlights

Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque, Museum of Moroccan Judaism of Casablanca, Mellah, Temple Beth- El Synagogue, Em Habanim & Neve Chalom, historic sites of Jewish Heritage, Rabat – Mellah, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Meknes– Mellah, tomb of Rabbi David Benmidan, Fes – Danan Synagogue, Maimonide Community Center, IfraneSeffrou – Mellah and Marrakesh – Lazama Synagogue,Mellah, largest Jewish cemetary in Morocco and Essaouira – Bet Ha-Knesset Simon Attias Synagogue, Mellah and Jewish cemeteries

Itinerary

This journey is fully customizable and can be tailored to your individual preferences and travel style.

Jewish Kids tours of the Ancient Rome

Explore Rome in a Jewish atmosphere with your kids! Visiting such a huge monument like the Colosseum, the arch of Titus and the Roman Forum from a Jewish perspective can be an incredible experience for children and adults alike. Though you may think that tours may at times be exhausting, all my tours have proved to be entertaining for everyone. Tours are super fun, engaging and informative and children will be able to learn so much.

Jewish Atmoshere into the Vatican Museums

These are the Pope’s museums. On this fascinating tour we will discover the richness of the Vatican’s art collections from artifacts from ancient Rome. Experience wonderful rooms and painted ceilings from different eras and artistic styles in exquisite courtyards with breathtaking views. You will be amazed by the wonderful Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescos, learn more and  discover their hidden Jewish symbolism.

Private Day Tour to the Old City in Jerusalem

  • A private tour of Jerusalem.
  • everyone agrees that Jerusalem is the center of the world, people of all religions look to it.
  • Upon entering the Old City, you enter the time machine to the Jerusalem of King David 3000 years ago, his son King Solomon who built the First Temple until the time of the Second Temple.
  • We can combine a tour of the Western Wall tunnels where you can get to the closest place to the “Holy of Holies” and see the huge stones of the Western Wall that were the basis of the Temple wall. In the Jewish quarter we will visit the houses of the Cohanim (priests) during the Second Temple period. In addition, we will tell the story of Jerusalem during the War of Independence through the Zion Gate and the “Shelter Square” and the stories of the young and daring fighters.
  • In Cardo we will get to know the Jerusalem of the Roman period and the Crusader period that came about a thousand years later.
  • Additional sites can be integrated at the group’s request and by prior arrangement.
  • There is flexibility in the schedules and itinerary.
  • The day of the tour starts by picking up travelers from the hotel and ends back at the hotel.
  • Most of the trip is walking in the alleys of the old city

Visit Jewish India

Jewish Heritage Tour of Kolkata includes visit to the most fascinating three synagogues viz. Magen David, Neveh Shalom and Beth-El. At the Beth-El Synagogue gallery there is an exhibition of the Kolkata Jewish Heritage giving the history of the Jewish Community of Kolkatta and the many events that glorified the community over the last Century. We shall arrange your visit to the Jewish Girl’s School of Kolkata where you will meet with the Adminstrator of the School and the Jewish Community. You will be invited to the Nahoum’s Bakery in the New Market of Kolkata where you will see a variety of Confectionery and can order a Challa Bread for the Shabbath. The last stop in the Jewish tour of the Kolkata is at the Cemetery where you will observe one of the most unique Geniza which is located at the Centre. While returning back via Park Street you will see some of the former homes of the Sassoons’ or Elias or Meyer families who dominated the Jews of Kolkata.

🌍 Celebrating One Year of the Jewish Silk Road Portal

World Jewish Travel was thrilled at #IMTM 2024 to present a copy of the WJT Jewish Silk Road Pressbook to the CEO of the Azerbaijan National Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid and Jamilya Talibzade its Israeli representative Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB).

The Pressbook celebrates the one year anniversary of the Jewish Silk Road Portal launch, an amazing example of using Jewish travel as a means of cultural diplomacy, whilst highlighting the significant Jewish contribution to the ancient trade route. Kudos to our participating partners from the Kiriaty Foundation (Turkey), National Board of Tourism of #Georgia, National Board of Tourism of #Uzbekistan, and Israeli Embassy of #India. 

See the overwhelming reaction from the press, by downloading our free pressbook. Special thanks to Moshe Gilad of the @haaretzcom for highlighting this forgotten but important story in the Galeria section of the newspaper and available to download on WJT.

👉Link to WJT Jewsih Silk Rad Pressbook and more is in our bio

🌍 Celebrating One Year of the Jewish Silk Road Portal

World Jewish Travel was thrilled at #IMTM 2024 to present a copy of the WJT Jewish Silk Road Pressbook to the CEO of the Azerbaijan National Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid and Jamilya Talibzade its Israeli representative Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB).

The Pressbook celebrates the one year anniversary of the Jewish Silk Road Portal launch, an amazing example of using Jewish travel as a means of cultural diplomacy, whilst highlighting the significant Jewish contribution to the ancient trade route. Kudos to our participating partners from the Kiriaty Foundation (Turkey), National Board of Tourism of #Georgia, National Board of Tourism of #Uzbekistan, and Israeli Embassy of #India.

See the overwhelming reaction from the press, by downloading our free pressbook. Special thanks to Moshe Gilad of the @haaretzcom for highlighting this forgotten but important story in the Galeria section of the newspaper and available to download on WJT.

👉Link to WJT Jewsih Silk Rad Pressbook and more is in our bio
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