Uncover the fascinating story of Odessa’s Jewry on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore the landmarks and sights that shaped the Golden Age of Odessa’s Jewish community.
Uncover the fascinating story of Odessa’s Jewry on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore the landmarks and sights that shaped the Golden Age of Odessa’s Jewish community.
- Primorsky Boulevard - We’ll talk of Odessa’s early Jewish settlers. What attracted them to Odessa? Who were they? Where did they come from? Small craftsmen and traders. Some of them later became affluent merchants and bankers. Like the famous Ephrussi.
- Odessa Synagogue - We’ll see the two temples - the Brodsky synagogue and the Main Choral…
- Primorsky Boulevard - We’ll talk of Odessa’s early Jewish settlers. What attracted them to Odessa? Who were they? Where did they come from? Small craftsmen and traders. Some of them later became affluent merchants and bankers. Like the famous Ephrussi.
- Odessa Synagogue - We’ll see the two temples - the Brodsky synagogue and the Main Choral synagogue. We’ll share with you the story of the temples and talk about the two communities: the German Jews and the Orthodox community.
- Monument to Isaac Babel - The story of Isaac Babel and Odessa’s Tales. And who put the monument and why does it look like this?
- Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater - Described by Ze’ev Jabotinsky in his novel The Five, this Odessa’s iconic sight (as well as its predecessor) had a huge impact upon Odessa’s Jewry. We’ll uncover this during our tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Discover the history of Odessa’s Jewish community from the city’s inception to the late 19th century on this engaging 3-hour Jewish Odessa walking tour. Delve into the sites associated with the Golden Age of Odessa’s Jewry.
Learn about the journey from the first Jewish settlers to the formation of the Jewish merchant community, the Haskalah movement, the…
Discover the history of Odessa’s Jewish community from the city’s inception to the late 19th century on this engaging 3-hour Jewish Odessa walking tour. Delve into the sites associated with the Golden Age of Odessa’s Jewry.
Learn about the journey from the first Jewish settlers to the formation of the Jewish merchant community, the Haskalah movement, the initial pogroms, and the emergence of Odessa’s Palestine committee. This tour narrates the fascinating story of Odessa’s Jewish Golden Age. Experience the Jewish heritage through city landmarks and significant Jewish sites. Visit the Great Choral Synagogue and the Brodsky Temple. A stroll through the area affected by the pogroms reveals one of the most somber chapters in Odessa’s history. Discover how Odessa evolved into a cultural hub for Jews, where the first Jewish newspapers in Russian, Yiddish, and Hebrew were published. Additionally, explore locations featured in Jabotinsky’s novel “The Five” and the renowned “The Hare with Amber Eyes.”
- Dress code to go inside the synagogue applies. Entrance to the synagogue is restricted during the Jewish holidays and shabbat.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
