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Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Jewish history is ingrained in the very cobblestones of Amsterdam, and communities of both Sephardim and Ashkenazim have called this city home for nearly five hundred years. The city has produced some of the most well known Jewish writers, artists, intellectuals, and politicians in the world. In addition to its rich history, Amsterdam also has a thriving Jewish cultural life from its restaurants to its museums

Sephardi and Ashkenazi: The Jewish Cultural Communities of Amsterdam

Jews arrived in Amsterdam at varying times in the city’s history. The first community that came were the Sephardim from Spain, Portugal and the Ottoman Empire. When Spain began to introduce laws expelling the Jews during the 13th century, the Netherlands became a safe haven for...

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Three of the greatest pleasures in life for cultured people are literature, travel and stimulating company. A Gil Travel Jewish literary heritage tour takes you, and your family or friends, to the heart of European cities like Paris, Berlin and Prague. You can explore the old Jewish neighborhoods and walk in the footsteps of great writers like Franz Kafka, Isaac Babel, Alfred Doblin, and the tragic teen diarist Anne Frank.

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10 Must-Visit Jewish Heritage Sites Around the World in 2024

There is nothing more basic than the desire to know one’s past. Since the 17th century, Jews from all four corners of the earth arrived in America in search of freedom to practice their faith in peace and as a way to persecution that had chased them for thousands of years, Yet, generations later we still crave to see where our ancestors lived and walk in their footsteps to get a glimpse into the unique culture and traditions they brought with them.

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Europe's 6 Best Preserved Jewish Quarters: A 2024 Guide

Jews have lived in Europe since the Roman Empire. As Europe’s cities began to grow and prosper at the end of the Dark Ages, they attracted new Jewish communities who contributed to their economic and cultural life. Jewish quarters became features of many cities, and the most famous thrived as centers of commerce and scholarship, producing luminaries like Rashi, the Maharal of Prague, and the Gaon of Vilna.

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Top Europen Jewish Heritage Travel Destinations

If you’re an American Jew, the chances are that at least some of your ancestors came to the US from Europe or Russia. It can be a wonderful – and often poignant – experience to visit the neighborhoods, streets and synagogues that our forebears knew. Customized Jewish heritage tours in Europe are also vitally important for the next generation. Guided tours of Poland, Hungary, France, Holland and other European countries can help our teens to develop a strong and positive Jewish identity!

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The Best Jewish Heritage Tours in the Netherlands: What to Look For

The Netherlands – also called Holland – is one of Europe’s smallest countries, but the Jewish heritage experience in the Netherlands is both rich and rewarding. Holland has a long Jewish history and the modern capital of Amsterdam is full of fascinating Jewish cultural sites, as well as being home to a small but thriving Jewish community. If you’re planning a trip to Europe a luxury Jewish heritage tour in the Netherlands should be at the top of your list!

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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.

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