In 2016, an extraordinary project was born, hosted in the Troyes Synagogue: providing a “house” for Rashi in his native town, set inside a typical 17th-century Champagne-style background. After four years of work, the results of the synagogue’s restoration are exceptional: visitors are invited to pray under the splendid glass roof of the sanctuary, wander amidst a 2000-square-meter labyrinth of courtyards, halls and cellars and learn about the adventure of this reconstruction. The synagogue of Troyes also invites visitors to immerse themselves in Rashi’s universe, through an ambitious exhibition titled “Rashi’s House”, in which visitors can discover Rashi and his work, thanks to an immersive and innovative digital scenography. This exhibition shares the story of Rashi and his disciples, who were able to transmit the soul of French Judaism far beyond the borders of the Champagne area, influencing rabbinical literature far beyond the 13th century, end of the Tossafists era in Champagne. A recreated oratory and bet hamidrash (study hall) immerse visitors in the medieval Troyes of Rashi. Visitors are also invited to study Rashi’s commentaries on digital devices, creating an innovative interactive experience.
Post Tour Tag: Sightseeing
Baku Soviet and Modern Pop-Culture Private Walking Tour
Private Walking Tour in Baku to explore busy central streets and hear exquisite stories of love and hatred, contrast and harmony from Soviet and Modern Pop-Culture.
On this Free Baku Tour, you will explore the social-cultural-leasure heart of downtown Baku labelled as “Tarqovı” (Nizami street) and learn about exquisite stories of love and hatred, rise and fall, happiness and tragedy, turmoil and tranquillity, contrast and harmony from confluent lives of oil barons, Soviet times and everyday people.
You will be guided to the social and cultural formation of Fountains Square (then Parapet), Nizami (then Torgovaya), and Khagani (Xəqani; then Molokanskaya) streets in Baku based on real-life stories, urban legends, and myths that have been developed through socialist Soviet and capitalist modern times. The tour ends with a free cup of black Azerbaijani tea at Coffee Moffie, a local coffee shop.
HIGHLIGHT
- Explore downtown on 2.5 hours walking tour
- Understand Soviet times and Pop-Culture in Baku
- Hear about Urban legends and myths
- Soak up the atmosphere of popular culture
- Empathize with the love stories of Baku
- Spot central pubs and cafes
- Led by a local guide
- Tour ends with a glass of local wine
The tour takes place EVERY DAY. However, booking is REQUIRED
Jewish walking tour
On this Jewish-themed city tour of Copenhagen, you will hear about the amazing history of Danish Jewry, from when the first Jews were invited by the King Christian 4th in 1622, up to the present time.
A specially trained Jewish guide will share his/her personal stories about the miraculous rescue of more than 7,000 Danish Jews during the Nazi occupation in October 1943 and about Jewish life today.
While walking through the old city centre of Copenhagen, we will of course also tell you about the many landmarks we pass on our way. This includes:
- The Copenhagen Synagogue
- City Hall
- The Copenhagen University
- The Parliament
- Christiansborg Palace
- The Round Tower
- The Old Stock Exchange
- The Pedestrian Mall ”Ströget”
- The Danish-Jewish Museum
Jewish Moldova
Jewish heritage tours in Moldova.
Copenhagen Jewish Heritage Tour
On this 1,5-hour tour we will focus on the area close to The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen.
We start with a visit inside the Synagogue (closed Fridays and Sundays)
Although never many in number, Danish Jews have had an important influence on Danish culture and history. Your Jewish guide will share personal stories about the miraculous rescue of the Danish Jewish during WW2, and about present Jewish life.
During this tour you will pass Copenhagen landmarks such as: The historic Round Tower, The Cathedral, The Stumbling Stones, The University, The Statue of Niels Bohr
The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen.
Rescue Route 3
5-hour tour by car
On this 5-hour tour Rescue Route 3, we will pick you up a you hotel or cruise ship and take you for experiencing Jewish and general sights. The tour includes a visit inside The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen (closed Fridays and Sundays) and a visit to the amazing Danish Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Liebeskind. With a limousine available for 5-hours we are able to cover all the key sights in Copenhagen as well as all the Jewish sights.
During this tour you will pass Copenhagen landmarks such as: The Little Mermaid, The Gefion Fountain, The City Hall, Tivoli Gardens The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen, The historic Round Tower, The Cathedral, The Stumbling Stones, The Pedestrian Street “Ströget”, The University, The Statue of Niels Bohr, Christiansborg Palace (The Parliament), The Royal Library and The Danish-Jewish-Museum.
After the visit The Danish-Jewish Museum we drive to the picturesque little fishing village of Dragör. Here your Jewish guide will share the true account of the miraculous rescue of their family and 7.000 Jews.
Brave fishermen helped more than 95 % of the Jewish population in Denmark to safety in Sweden in a heroic act, the world had never seen before. Many Jewish Danes escaped from the village Dragör on small fishing boats. One of these boats was the fishing boat Elisabeth K571k, which ferried many Danish Jews to safety in Sweden on the cold and dark nights of October 1943.
This authentic boat is still in the harbour waiting to be explored.
Rescue Route 2
Combination of a 3-hour walking tour followed by 2 hours by car.
On this 5-hour Rescue Route 2, we will start with a 3-hour walking tour experiencing Jewish and general sights. We start with a visit inside The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen (closed Fridays and Sundays) and continue through the old city ending the tour after a visit to the amazing Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Liebeskind.
During this tour we will pass Copenhagen landmarks such as: The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen, The historic Round Tower, The Cathedral, The Stumbling Stones, The Pedestrian Street “Ströget”, The University, The Statue of Niels Bohr, Christiansborg Palace (The Parliament), The Royal Library and The Danish-Jewish-Museum.Jewish Walking tour followed by a visit to Dragör fishing village
On this Rescue Route 2, we start our tour at The Danish Jewish Museum designed by world-famous architect Daniel Liebeskind.
After the visit a limousine is waiting outside to take you to the picturesque little fishing village of Dragör. Here your Jewish guide will share the true account of the miraculous rescue of their family and 7.000 Jews.
Brave fishermen helped more than 95 % of the Jewish population in Denmark to safety in Sweden in a heroic act, the world had never seen before. Many Jewish Danes escaped from the village Dragör on small fishing boats. One of these boats was the fishing boat Elisabeth K571k, which ferried many Danish Jews to safety in Sweden on the cold and dark nights of October 1943.
This authentic boat is still in the harbour waiting to be explored.
Rescue Route 1
Visit to the Jewish Museum followed by 2 hours by car. On this Rescue Route 1 tour, we start at The Danish Jewish Museum designed by world famous architect Daniel Liebeskind. Here you will learn about 400 years of Jewish presence in the Danish Kingdom. After the visit a limousine is waiting outside to take us to the picturesque fishing village of Dragör. Here your Jewish guide will share the true account of the miraculous rescue of their family and 7.000 Jews.
Brave fishermen helped more than 95 % of the Jewish population in Denmark to safety in Sweden in a heroic act, the world had never seen before. Many Jewish Danes escaped from the village Dragör on small fishing boats. One of these boats was the fishing boat Elisabeth K571, which ferried many Danish Jews to safety in Sweden in dark and cold nights in October 1943. This authentic boat is still in the harbour waiting to be explored.
Today Dragör Town is a charming village with old half-timbered houses, cozy cafes and restaurants only 8 miles from the center of Copenhagen. The visit to Dragör will not only evoke the past, but also give you an interesting and unique experience of life in a small Danish coastal village.
Jewish Walking Tour and generel sights
On this 3-hour tour we will experience Jewish and general sights. We start with a visit inside The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen (closed Fridays and Sundays) and continue through the old city ending the tour after a visit to the amazing Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Liebeskind.
On this tour you will learn about the history of Copenhagen, Danish history as well as the 400 year history of Jewish presence in the Danish Kingdom. Your Jewish guide will share personal stories about the miraculous rescue of the Danish Jewish during WW2, and about present Jewish life.
During this tour you will pass Copenhagen landmarks such as: The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen, The historic Round Tower, The Cathedral, The Stumbling Stones, The Pedestrian Street “Ströget”, The University, The Statue of Niels Bohr, Christiansborg Palace (The Parliament), The Royal Library and The Danish Jewish Museum.
This tour is perfect if you want to combine a Copenhagen City Tour with a Jewish tour.
Jewish Copenhagen Tour Operator
Jewish Copenhagen was established in 2006 by Charlotte Thalmay, who is born and raised in Copenhagen and active in the Jewish Community.
The mission of Jewish Copenhagen, is to bring alive the history of Jewish life in Denmark. All the way back from 1622, up to the present with its everyday stories of being a minority in a small country.
All our guides are Jewish, handpicked, each with unique family stories about the rescue of the Danish Jews during WW2.
Jewish Copenahagen organizes all kinds of tours with a Jewish as well as a generel aspect of Denmark. Walking tours, tours by car, group tours by bus, religiuos tours, shabbat dinners and much more.
We are happy to customize the perfect tour for you.
