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The Jewish Heritage of Haguenau

La Synagogue de Haguenau was built in 1820-1821 is in neoclassical style. It was destroyed during the Occupation and damaged at the end of the Second World War. It was renovated and found all its splendor in 1959. Many vestiges from the old synagogue which were in a house in Rue du Sel, are on display there. This ancient synagogue was built in 1492, then fell victim to the fire in 1676, and was then rebuilt. It was an active synagogue until 1820, when the current synagogue was built.

Le Jewish cemetery of Haguenau is one of the most oldest in Alsace with burials dating from the Xth century. The types of stelae are different according to the times and according to the religious role of the person buried. These stelae are interesting to analyze and comment on in particular the front part on which we find epitaphs as well as sculptures. This cemetery has an area of approximately 1 hectare and 60 ares and hosts 3200 graves.

The cemetery was enlarged in 1766 and 1872. It was the victim of vandalism during Second World War. Walls and doors were gutted, and graves were also knocked down or destroyed. As a result of this, nearly a thousand graves are missing today.

Jewish Heritage Tour of Romania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldov

You are very welcome to join us for an intriguing tour in search of the lost of Jewish heritage in Romania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. There are many places you will visit such as synagogues, memorials, schools, Jewish history museums, theaters and cemeteries.

We start in Sochi, a famous resort city on the Black Sea coast, with its humid subtropical climate, once called the Russian Riviera. Next let’s learn about the old civilization of the Abkhaz, that live nowadays in the Republic of Abkhazia, once called Florida of the Soviet Union, which separated from Georgia after the war from 92’93. Only Russia, Venezuela, Nauru and Nicaragua recognize its independence. Finally we get to the Crimean Peninsula, famous for breathtaking landscapes and rich history, after driving on the famous bridge over …

The Hidden Gems of Jewish Barcelona

The story of the Jewish community of Barcelona is a fascinating one, but the traces of that history are difficult to spot in today’s city. With the help of this virtual guide, you’ll be able to find those hidden traces as you walk through the streets of Barcelona, exploring the city’s Jewish heritage and its contemporary Jewish reality, all the while applying a critical eye to the narratives that have been built around it. Discover Barcelona’s Medieval Jewish community and learn about the return of Jews to Sepharad, the context of the Spanish Civil war, and the development of Barcelona’s modern Jewish communities. The full tour would last between 2 and 3 hours, and will visit a total of approximately 13 places.

Red Village: Jewish Capital of the Caucasus

This tour is a chance to discover life and traditions of mountain Jews living in Guba for centuries. It focuses on the architectural and livelihood experiences as synagogues, mikveh’s, arch bridge, restaurant, museum of mountain Jews and etc.

Izmir: The First Juderia

Dating back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods, the Jewish heritage of Izmir exhibits a unique character with its dominant Sephardic traditions of religion and culture. Some preserved, some in ruins, examples of magnificent synagogues built in previous centuries in Izmir, remain today within the First Juderia. They constitute a living testimony to community’s life in Izmir, which was one of the most spectacular of its kind and had the most spiritual and cultural influence on all Jewish diaspora communities in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Centropa Jewish Berlin Tour

Welcome to the Centropa Jewish walking tour of Berlin. We are about to spend about an hour or so together—unless you want to stop into the Centrum Judaicum (or go back to it afterwards)—and we’re going to tell you about Berlin Mitte and its Jewish history: its tumultuous rise, the way it teemed with life, it’s tragic destruction. No, this is not a comprehensive tour but it will give you the highlights. I will be your guide, and my name is Edward Serotta, director of Centropa. At the end of this app we’ll give you links to more on German Jewish history and our institute, too.

Judaism in Havana: A Tour of Jewish Cuba

Jewish communities have traveled far and wide for hundreds of years, settling in countries open to trade and closed off from the rest of the world. Your custom tailored tour takes you through the stunning landscape of Cuba and immerses you in the Cuban Jewish lifestyle. Light the Shabbas candles with a local family to celebrated the end of another week. Peruse the library of one of the oldest synagogues in the country. Visit the only kosher butcher on the island. Learn about the heritage of the Cuban people and experience the unforgettable sensation of the Jewish community.

Havana’s Jewish Heritage

Delve into the history of Jewish immigrants who moved to Cuba in the early 20th century, 1920’s & 1930’s. Visit existing and important landmarks, synagogues, and meet members of the local Jewish community.

Highlights:

– Meet with a member of the Jewish community to tour Sephardic Synagogue in Vedado and see two others
– Visit Menorah Square, dedicated to the holocaust victims
– The Jewish cemetery in Guanabacoa
– Have a cocktail and admire the unique decor of Hotel Raquel
– Tour is OFAC compliant under the general license “Support for the Cuban people” 515.574

Diamond Exchange Private Tour

The Israeli Diamond Exchange, holds the title of the world’s largest diamond exchange, and we at Tours4U, boast of being the only company that provides tours of this hidden part of the Israeli economy.

The high stakes and sensitive security of the Diamond Exchange means that all guests of the exchange provide passport identification, fingerprints and photos to be used in facial recognition.

The tour guides you through the birth of a polished diamond, by witnessing first hand rough diamonds being polished into the finest of gemstones, in one of Israel’s diamond cutting factories. We see diamond cutters who have been cutting and polishing diamonds for over 50 years, and are of the best cutters worldwide, busy creating their beloved work.

The tour then takes you through to the highly exclusive exchange trading floor. We comprehensively teach you all the particulars of the IDE. We witness the members of the exchange in animated negotiations, buying and trading Israeli diamonds that will then be sent and sold worldwide.

The last stop of the tour is a meeting with a master diamantaire, Mr. Hanan Savranksy. Hanan is a third-generation gemologist, and an exclusive member of the exchange, whose creations are not only ingeniously designed but are of the highest quality and style.

The cutting of the diamond, the jewelry designs and stone settings are done exclusively by Hanan, making Savransky Private Jeweler’s one of the only jewelry designers whose entire pieces are created, designed and crafted by one person alone.

Portuguese Jewish Heritage

During 3 hours, I will show and explain the Jewish occupation and its historical evolution in Porto and Portugal. From the high medieval times until today.

The main subjects will be the medieval períod and peaceful one. The Jewish quarter construction and how the history gets grey. The conversos or “Cristãos Novos” and the lack of religious freedom. The inquisition and its terrible impact. And, finally, the local community after the XX century.

Since I started to give this tour my main concern was to offer good and correct information. After giving this tour dozens of times, I can affirm that my public was the most important challenge and “tool” for my success because each doubt and each question were and still are important.

At a calm pace, I will provide you a tour as we planned or am ready to adapt to some preferences and be able to listen to your question, so we can share stories and have an excellent tour together.

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