Egypt
February 21-March 4, 2010
Egypt - a country ancient, yet contemporary, mixing aspects of the past and the present - a wonderful combination of myth and realism! Among highlights, this special trip will encompass Cairo (including its renowned Museum, and the Pyramids of Giza); Alexandria (second city of the Roman Empire - whose incredibly rich Jewish history dates back to the time of Alexander the Great) and a fabled cruise along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. During the course of our travels in Egypt, we will hear from knowledgeable experts, learn a great deal about Egypt’s monumental art and archaeology, and follow the mythical Nile as it weaves its way from Aswan to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Luxor (Egypt's ancient capital). Join us on this deluxe Jewish heritage tour of Egypt!
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 Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
India
March 3-16, 2010
India is fascinating, not only for its sacred cow, the Taj Mahal and Hinduism, but it is also the least known and most benevolent of Jewish Diasporas. Jews have lived in India for over 2,000 years without facing a trace of anti-Semitism. The Jewish Museum Heritage Tour of India II will include touring the exotic cities of Mumbai (Bombay), Cochin, New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur as well as meetings with fascinating Jewish communities and discovering unknown secrets of the Jewish experience in India. The program is superb; the hotels are among the finest in the world and our accompanying scholar, Rabbi Marvin Tokayer, is considered one of the world’s leading experts on the Jewish experience in India.
This trip is limited to 26 participants.
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Join Us for Travel U: One Day Seminar on the Jews of India
 Post Office, Ireland |
Scotland & Northern Ireland
June 29-July 8, 2010*
While Jewish settlers in Ireland are known to date back to the 12th century, it was not until 1660 that the first Synagogue was founded - a small prayer room opposite Dublin Castle. Since then, bolstered by significant immigration from Eastern Europe at the end of the 19th century, Jews have played importnant roles in Irish society - from Lord Mayors in Dublin and Cork, to members of Parliment, the Diplomatic Service, and the world of commerce and trade. The 2010 Jewish Museum tour of Ireland will bring to life the heritage and tradition of the Jews of Ireland and explore the origins and nature of their unique experience.
Ireland, blessed with a magnificent and dramatic landscape, is a country that is rich in spirit and history. It encompasses legends, Celtic myth and music and layer upon layer of different cultures. In our travels, we will meet its warm and friendly people and enjoy discussions with experts and leading Jewish figures. Along the way, we will experience Ireland's breathtaking landscape, rugged coastline and her verdant countryside - abundant with wildflowers and magnificent vistas.
We invite you to join us for a unique and fascinating experience!
* Tentative dates; to be confirmed.
The Jewish Museum Travel Program is open to all members of The Jewish Museum. Members at the Patron ($1,000) level and above receive priority registration. If you would like to become a member, and participate in the Travel Program, you can do so by joining online.
For more information about The Jewish Museum Travel Program, please contact tour organizer Dr. Aryeh Maidenbaum at 845.256.0194, or fax to 845.256.0196.
Email: JMTravelinfo@aol.com
