Discover the rich Jewish history of New Orleans on this engaging tour. Explore the French Quarter and learn about the Jewish community’s contributions to the city’s culture, business, music, and food.
Discover the rich Jewish history of New Orleans on this engaging tour. Explore the French Quarter and learn about the Jewish community’s contributions to the city’s culture, business, music, and food.
- Woldenberg Riverfront Park - Strolling along the river, the tour of Woldenberg Park offers an opportunity to view the Holocaust Memorial and the statue of Malcolm Woldenberg.
- Jackson Square - This stop provides an introduction to the history of New Orleans, discussing the colony’s early days and the threat of the inquisition.
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- Woldenberg Riverfront Park - Strolling along the river, the tour of Woldenberg Park offers an opportunity to view the Holocaust Memorial and the statue of Malcolm Woldenberg.
- Jackson Square - This stop provides an introduction to the history of New Orleans, discussing the colony’s early days and the threat of the inquisition.
- Madame John’s Legacy - This historic building boasts a captivating history and was once owned by a Jewish philanthropist.
- Royal Street - From Dumaine to Pirates Alley, the guide will share tales of New Orleans’ renowned pirates, some of whom were Jewish.
- Preservation Hall - In front of the iconic Jazz Hall, guests will learn about how music was preserved by Jewish preservationists.
- Omni Royal Orleans - The final discussion covers Judah Benjamin, a U.S. Senator and cabinet member of the Confederate government, and the topic of slavery in the state prior to the Civil War.
- Expert local guide with comprehensive area knowledge
- All tours are insured and led by licensed guides
- Expert local guide with comprehensive area knowledge
- All tours are insured and led by licensed guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Embark on a journey through the French Quarter that illuminates the Jewish community’s role in shaping the diverse cultural heritage of New Orleans. The Jewish populace has been an integral part of the city, influencing its commerce, music, and lifestyle from colonial era onwards. Traverse through the city’s original grounds, where you will learn about…
Embark on a journey through the French Quarter that illuminates the Jewish community’s role in shaping the diverse cultural heritage of New Orleans. The Jewish populace has been an integral part of the city, influencing its commerce, music, and lifestyle from colonial era onwards. Traverse through the city’s original grounds, where you will learn about the earliest Jewish immigrants, who fought to retain their identity within a Catholic colony.
Observe the localities where Jewish immigrants from the 19th and 20th centuries set up their homes and built their businesses. Discover how they fostered the city’s progress and development, supplementing the unique fusion of the old and new world identities that define New Orleans. The Jewish community is amongst the strongest advocates of preserving the French Quarter and jazz, its greatest accomplishment. Additionally, their influence is quite apparent in another global cultural specialty of New Orleans, its cuisine.
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