Online Jewish Travel Club
VIRTUAL JEWISH HERITAGE TOURS WITH PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
Hello and welcome to the Online Jewish Travel Club!
If you are into the Jewish history and art and also like virtual travels you are in the right place! I am happy to meet and greet you!
I am Evgenia (Jane) Kempinski - a professional Jewish tour guide.
I am a Jew born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia now living in Haifa, Israel.
I have been a St. Petersburg tour guide for over 15 years.
I am now the founder of the Online Jewish Travel Club, which unites Jews from different countries through our love of traveling and art, as well as our appreciation of Jewish Heritage.
I am Evgenia (Jane) Kempinski - a professional Jewish tour guide.
I am a Jew born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia now living in Haifa, Israel.
I have been a St. Petersburg tour guide for over 15 years.
I am now the founder of the Online Jewish Travel Club, which unites Jews from different countries through our love of traveling and art, as well as our appreciation of Jewish Heritage.
What do we do here?
We meet twice a month on Zoom to visit different countries and speak about the Jewish life there.
My tours are always full of great photographs as well as the most interesting and meaningful stories.
I know how to explain difficult issues in the simple and understandable way and the most important - how to make history alive!
How to join?
Easy! Press the button "JOIN THE CLUB", fill in the registration form and immediately receive your first FREE recorded tour to watch at any time on any device!
What's next? Scroll down this page to find the next live event and register!
We meet twice a month on Zoom to visit different countries and speak about the Jewish life there.
My tours are always full of great photographs as well as the most interesting and meaningful stories.
I know how to explain difficult issues in the simple and understandable way and the most important - how to make history alive!
How to join?
Easy! Press the button "JOIN THE CLUB", fill in the registration form and immediately receive your first FREE recorded tour to watch at any time on any device!
What's next? Scroll down this page to find the next live event and register!
NEXT LIVE EVENT:
Online two-part series on November 4 & 12
"SEPHARDIC BULGARIA:
A JOURNEY THROUGH JEWISH HISTORY, HERITAGE, AND SURVIVAL"
The meeting is organized on Zoom.
We meet at 2:00PM ET.
It is 9:00PM in Jerusalem, 7:00PM in London,
2:00PM in New York, 1:00PM in Chicago
and 11:00AM in California
We meet at 2:00PM ET.
It is 9:00PM in Jerusalem, 7:00PM in London,
2:00PM in New York, 1:00PM in Chicago
and 11:00AM in California
Explore Sephardic Bulgaria: A Virtual Journey Through History and Heritage
Join me on a fascinating two-part virtual tour as we explore the rich and complex history, heritage, and culture of Sephardic Jews in Bulgaria.
This immersive journey will take you from ancient times to modern-day Bulgaria, unveiling the lives, traditions, and contributions of Jewish communities across centuries.
November 04 Part I: History and Traditions
In the first part of the tour, we will trace the roots of Jewish life in Bulgaria, starting with the Roman era and continuing through the Middle Ages.
Discover how Sephardic Jews, expelled from Spain in 1492, found a new home in the Ottoman Empire and contributed to the vibrant cultural landscape of Bulgaria.
As we travel virtually through various towns, from bustling cities to small villages, you will see remnants of Jewish synagogues, homes, and cultural centers that still stand as a testament to this enduring community.
November 11 Part II: The 20th and 21st Centuries
The second part of the tour shifts focus to the dramatic changes of the 20th century, a period marked by immense challenges and remarkable resilience. We will recount the little-known, miraculous story of how Bulgarian Jews survived the Holocaust.
We will take time to explore the post-WWII Communist era, which saw the mass exodus of Bulgarian Jews to Israel, and the impact this had on the Jewish community in Bulgaria.
Finally, we will visit the vibrant Jewish communities that remain today, examining their role in modern Bulgaria and how they preserve their rich heritage in the 21st century.
Join me on a fascinating two-part virtual tour as we explore the rich and complex history, heritage, and culture of Sephardic Jews in Bulgaria.
This immersive journey will take you from ancient times to modern-day Bulgaria, unveiling the lives, traditions, and contributions of Jewish communities across centuries.
November 04 Part I: History and Traditions
In the first part of the tour, we will trace the roots of Jewish life in Bulgaria, starting with the Roman era and continuing through the Middle Ages.
Discover how Sephardic Jews, expelled from Spain in 1492, found a new home in the Ottoman Empire and contributed to the vibrant cultural landscape of Bulgaria.
As we travel virtually through various towns, from bustling cities to small villages, you will see remnants of Jewish synagogues, homes, and cultural centers that still stand as a testament to this enduring community.
November 11 Part II: The 20th and 21st Centuries
The second part of the tour shifts focus to the dramatic changes of the 20th century, a period marked by immense challenges and remarkable resilience. We will recount the little-known, miraculous story of how Bulgarian Jews survived the Holocaust.
We will take time to explore the post-WWII Communist era, which saw the mass exodus of Bulgarian Jews to Israel, and the impact this had on the Jewish community in Bulgaria.
Finally, we will visit the vibrant Jewish communities that remain today, examining their role in modern Bulgaria and how they preserve their rich heritage in the 21st century.
FREE VIRTUAL TOUR "ST. PETERSBURG FROM THE JEWISH PERSPECTIVE. LIFE, HISTORY, ART"
FILL IN THE REGISTRATION FORM AND GET ONE FREE TOUR IMMEDIATELY
Welcome to watch free virtual tour dedicated to the History, Heritage and Art of St. Petersburg Jews.
The tour includes:
You will get the link to the free tour right after your registration!
The tour includes:
- The best part of St. Petersburg
- The most interesting and unknown stories about the history of St. Petersburg Jews
- The Hermitage museum from the Jewish perspective
- The life of Soviet Jews and miraculous rebirth of Judaism in Leningrad (St. Petersburg)
You will get the link to the free tour right after your registration!
Virtual Tours Collection
Recorded virtual tours available to watch at any time on any device
$15
This talk helps us create an image of a Shtetl - its life, structure, people, traditions and more. We will try to understand the uniqueness of the Shtetl in our history and its influence on our Jewish identity.
15$
I invite you to visit the key cities of Croatia - Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split and learn their Jewish history.
15$
Welcome to Kiev - the capital of Ukraine - once a Jewish metropolis.
Here's what people say:
- Dear Jane,
You did an amazingly good job yesterday!!! It was very very interesting, even after having been to the Hermitage on two different tours, once many years ago on a music trip, and then, of course, with your guiding with the JHS. Not only did you show us the beauty that is the Hermitage, you gave a very good insight in the process of restoration. As a volunteer at the Israel Museum I have had the privilege to attend lectures on the subject, and I have to compliment you on a job very well done!Irene Coster - Thank you for organizing this wonderful experience. Jane was fantastic and shared such specific and educational information for each piece of art which made it very meaningful for me. I very much look forward to further lectures with her. This virtual tour had that extraordinary visual benefit that no people were present to interrupt the beauty of each room we entered. It was fantastic.Sharon Jacobs
- This was one of the most wonderful, extraordinary presentations (all 3 days) I have ever watched! Evgenia's vast knowledge, her clear, informative, most pleasant and enthusiastic way of presenting, the wonderful photos and all the visual materials she used which so helped with my understanding, made this a truly outstanding experience! I so look forward to any future presentations she may do.Laura Kurtzman
Contact me:
WhatsApp: +34 681 377 290
Email: my.jtclub@gmail.com
Email: my.jtclub@gmail.com
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