BA Jewish Heritage Walking Tour - Visit Libertad Synagogue + Jewish Museum and more
Description
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 and Retiro.
We’ll go beyond tradition as we explore how politics and the broad history of Argentina shaped the Argentine Jewish Identity.
This tour includes a private born-and-raised Argentine Jewish guide, bus/taxi fare during the tour, bottled water and tickets to the Libertad Synagogue, Paso Synagogue and the Jewish Museum.
Explore:
-Once Neighborhood: the heart of the Jewish Argentine community.
-AMIA (from outside): Argentina’s most important institution, targeted in the 90’s by a terrorist attack.
-Paso Synagogue (from outside, visit inside is optional).
-Tribunales: the first Jewish neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
-Libertad Synagogue and Jewish Museum.
-Square of the old Israeli Embassy.
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.
Included
Tickets to the Jewish Museum + Libertad Synagogue + Paso Synagogue
Guiding Services + Public Transportation included in price
Know before you go
Remember to bring your passport with you! It will be required at the Synagogues and the Jewish Museum.