This program will be recorded and available in the member portal.

Program Description:

Transport yourself back in time on this virtual tour exploring the rich history, political landscape, and heritage of Romanian Jews — from the days of the Roman Empire, through the flourishing community of the 18th and 19th centuries, to the dramatic events of the last era. Our journey will take you to Bucharest and its iconic Great Synagogue (1847) and unveil stories of Jewish life in smaller towns. This visual narrative is filled with photographs and stories illuminating Jewish Romania.

Bio:

Evgenia Kempinski, originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, now in Israel, has been an official tour guide to Russia and the Baltic states for over 15 years. She runs the popular Online Jewish Travel Club, currently offering virtual tours to the former Soviet Union.  The tours provide a Jewish perspective that seeks to unite Jews from different countries through love of travel and art, and an appreciation of our Jewish Heritage. Evgenia has lectured extensively.