Come explore the history of the Jewish people in Argentina, from its colonial times to modernity. As we navigate the history, traditions and landmarks of South America’s largest community, we’ll explore the neighborhoods of Once, Tribunales, Retiro, Recoleta and the colonial city center of Plaza de Mayo.
We’ll go beyond tradition as we explore how politics and the broad history of Argentina shaped the Argentine Jewish Identity.
Discover the Argentine Jewish identity as you learn about:
-The origins and development of the Argentine Jewish Community.
-The iconic Jewish Gauchos of the countryside.
-The 1919 BA pogrom and the rise of antisemitism in Argentina.
-WW2 in Argentina: Peronism, Nazis, Allies, the hunt for Eichmann.
-The Disappeared Jews of the 1976 military dictatorship.
-The 90’s terrorist attacks and aftermath.
-Current events and challenges faced by our community.
Posted By : afinetraveler
This was a wonderful tour, perhaps our favorite so far in Buenos Aires. (It was the Jewish Heritage Walking tour.) Our guide, Candela, was warm & friendly, and full of interesting stories & facts. Each stop of the tour covered a different aspect of Jewish life & history in Argentina. But Candela also provided us with insight into Argentinian culture, as well as recommendations on other places to go & things to do during our stay in the city. This tour is well worth the time & money, and most importantly, it was fun & interesting.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 09:37:06
Posted By : SJtravellers
It was an amazing experience. As travelers one always visits churches and cathedrals. This tour focussed on the Jewish experience in Argentina, and included a visit to the Jewish Museum, the large centrally located synagogue, and two sites where Jews were targeted by bombers. Argentina has the fifth largest Jewish population in the world and a storied history of immigration, and it was a pleasure to spend some time learning about it. We ended the day at Recoleta Cemetery, in the late afternoon when it was a tad cooler on a broiling day. (Only one Jewish person is buried there. ) The cemetery is another tourist attraction, but it was large enough to absorb the visitors so that there were moments of solitude. All in all, a good tour, and our guide Fernando was easy to work with and very knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-02-04 18:28:53