SEPHARDIC ROUTES: FROM SPAIN TO THE BALKANS

Step into the Jewish world of Catalonia! From the ancient stones of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter to the narrow alleys of Girona and the medieval mikvah in Besalú — uncover the legacy of Sephardic Jewry in Catalonia.

Uncover the extraordinary story of Bulgarian Jews from ancient roots to a thriving Sephardic community. Their fate in the 20th century is one of history’s greatest paradoxes: while Bulgaria stood with Nazi Germany, it also defied Hitler by refusing to deport its own Jewish citizens. This is a story of resilience and survival you will never forget.

Travel across the Balkans into the Jewish past. Explore the origins, traditions, and resilience of Jewish communities in former Yugoslavia, and see how history shaped their lives.

Welcome to Trieste, a city of crossroads at the Slovenian-Italian border. Discover its captivating Jewish story from historic synagogues to cultural treasures that reveal the city’s unique identity.

Join me on a walk through Croatia’s iconic cities — Zagreb, Dubrovnik, and Split. Together we’ll uncover the Jewish stories hidden in their streets, from ancient synagogues to modern times, and explore how Jewish heritage shaped the culture and spirit of the Adriatic coast.