Jewish Heritage Walking Tour in Berlin

The history of Jews in Berlin is as old as the city itself. On my tour, we will follow the Jewish history in Berlin from its early beginnings, through the destruction of this community once the Nazis came to power, until recent history and event. All of that, from the perspective of an active member of Jewish life here, with family routes in Germany. With me, you can learn about the early beginnings of the Jewish community in Berlin; see how it has got to be a beacon of the Haskalah Movement, the Jewish Enlightenment, and how Jews started to integrate into the society and felt part of it. You will experience the horrific stories of the Holocaust in Berlin, and how this community symbolically rebuilt itself. This tour can be done in 3 hours (if we only visit the "Jewish Quarter") or can be extended, so we can visit other Jewish related sites in the city.

- See the remains of the Alte Synagogue, the oldest Synagogue in Berlin. - Stand in the site of Moses Mendelssohn's Home - Learn about the Women's Protest in Rosenstraße and visit the powerful memorial there - Stroll through the picturesque Hackesche Höfe (the courtyards' area) - Experience the amazing story of Otto Weidt and his Workshop for the Blind - Pass by the Jewish Cemetery in Große Hamburger Street and the former Jewish Boys' School (today Jewish High School) - Understand the significance of the Missing-House Memorial - View the Neue Synagogue (New Synagogue) ** The above is a suggestion. All our Tours are tailor-made and the exact itinerary depends on your time and interests. **The order of the sites may change depending on your selected starting point.