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Jewish city story of Amsterdam

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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World Jewish Travel Official February 19, 2024

Exploring Dark Tourism: A Jewish Traveler's Journey

Dark tourism has increasingly attracted those with a curiosity for history, a desire to understand past sufferings, and a need to pay tribute to those who endured them. As a form of travel that takes visitors to sites of tragedy, dark tourism plays a significant role in Jewish cultural travel. These journeys help to preserve collective memory, recount resilience, and teach enduring lessons that stem from the darkest chapters of Jewish history. World Jewish Travel offers Jewish cultural travelers the opportunity to engage with history authentically and intimately through its Dark Tourism page, featuring destinations where visitors can explore important historical sites, memorials, museums, and tours such as a 7-Day Portugal Jewish tour, a Spanish Inquisition & Madrid Tour, the Anne Frank House, and recent additions from Black Saturday such as Hostages Square and a private tour of the Sderot, the Nova Festival Site, and the Gaza Envelope.

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World Jewish Travel Official December 27, 2023

Jewish Diaspora Virtual Tours: The Anne Frank House, Auschwitz, and Jewish Europe

The Jewish diaspora is a testament to the resilience and strength of a people who have traversed the globe, carrying their traditions, stories, and cultural heritage with them. Thanks to the power of Diaspora virtual tours, we can now embark on a journey through time to explore significant sites that bear witness to the Jewish experience. Join us as we delve into the world of the Jewish diaspora through virtual visits to Anne Frank House, Auschwitz, and Jewish Europe.

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Jack Dev February 17, 2024

Amsterdam, Netherlands: An Artistic City with an Abundance of Jewish Culture

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. 

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KT Browne May 8, 2023

Tips to Visit Anne Frank House, Amsterdam

A visit to Anne Frank House is usually at the top of people’s list when traveling to Amsterdam. The Anne Frank House Museum in central Amsterdam is a haunting yet beautiful house that is home to the diary that Anne wrote during her long days in hiding. For an authentic, subdued experience that is historical and eye-opening this tribute to the family and people who hid from the Nazis during the Second World War is not to be missed.

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Context Travel May 8, 2023

Holocaust Memorials in Berlin, Budapest, and Amsterdam

There are hundreds of Holocaust memorials around the world, including many in cities where we run walking tours. We sat down with scholars in Berlin, Budapest, and Amsterdam to learn more about some of the most significant Holocaust memorials around the world, and to get their insight into some of the trickier aspects of interpretation and memorialization.

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