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Scotland & Northern Ireland: Lord Mayors and Traders
June 29-July 9, 2010
Scottish and Irish legend is steeped in mythical and biblical allusion. The ancient stone pillar, Lia Fáil that sits majestically atop a hill, is said to have been Jacob’s pillow, brought by Hebrew tribes. Celts believed it possessed magic and could determine whether the ancient High Kings were true, and therefore worthy of coronation. Jewish history in Ireland reaches back one thousand years with Jews playing important roles in Irish society—from Lord Mayors in Belfast, Dublin and Cork, to members of Parliament and prominent players in the world of commerce and trade. This Jewish Museum trip will bring to life the heritage and traditions of the Jews of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Led by Dr. Isaac and Becky Herschkopf, our journey will take us from majestic Edinburgh to the sweeping Scottish Highlands; from historic Belfast, to the breathtaking Antrim Coast and the fabled Giants Causeway. Along the way, we will see world-renowned landscapes, rugged coastlines, and an indescribable green that cloaks the Irish hills. Discussions are planned with prominent members of the Jewish community in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Belfast. An optional four-day excursion is available to Dublin and the Ring of Kerry. We invite you to join us for a fascinating trip that delves into the mystery, myth and Jewish history of these windswept lands.
Program Land Cost: $5,500* (plus $75 Jewish Museum Membership for non-members) *Per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement: $1,150. Gratuities: $125 additional. Limited to 25 participants.
Click here to download the itinerary for the trip to Scotland & Northern Ireland.
Sarajevo & Croatia: A Cross Section of Jewish Culture
October 6-18, 2010
Croatia sits at the crossroads of Europe, where East and West begin to blend. Jewish culture in the region represents another cross section with Jews from Sephardi and Askenazi origins having lived on the Dalmatian coast since Roman times, while Jewish communities in Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb can be traced to the 14th century.
Accompanied by Professor Jane Gerber and experienced guide Lucy Rapoport, the itinerary includes Sarajevo, Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik and the spectacular Dalmatian Coast. Along the way, we will meet members of renewed Jewish communities; travel through the Croatian countryside; visit outstanding museums; view architecture unique to the area; learn the secrets of the famous Sarajevo Haggadah; and stay at some of the most charming hotels in Europe. Please join us on this unique, exotic adventure.
Program Land Cost: $5,600* (plus $75 Jewish Museum Membership for non-members) *Per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement: $1,400. Gratuities: $125 additional. Round-trip air: New York-Zagreb, Dubrovnik-New York (including interior flight Zagreb-Split) available at $896 (plus tax and fuel charges applicable at time of ticketing). Limited to 25 participants.
Click here to download the itinerary for the trip to Zagreb, Sarajevo and Dubrovnik.
Southern Spain: Jewish Statesmen & Scholars of Andalucia
October 23-November 3, 2010
Culturally, artistically, and linguistically the Jews of Spain can be credited with some of the richest traditions in Jewish history. Spain was the site of the most exceptional Hebrew poetry created during the Golden Age of Hebrew literature—even rabbis wrote poetry of love, wine and friendship.
We invite you to join the Jewish Museum’s journey to southern Spain, where we will visit the historic synagogues of Toledo, the medieval synagogue of Cordoba (a city still associated with Maimonides), and explore the grandeur of Granada with its magnificent Alhambra palace. Along the way we’ll learn about the Golden Age of Spain and the heroic personalities who assured Sephardic creativity and survival.
Our accompanying faculty will be Professor Ray Scheindlin, who will address a wide variety of themes including the significance of Toledo for Spanish Jewry, and Maimonides and the poetry and mysticism of Jewish medieval Spain. Guest artist mezzo-soprano Janice Meyerson also joins the group to perform traditional Sephardic Jewish music including soulful songs in Ladino.
Program Land Cost: $5,900* (plus $75 Jewish Museum Membership for non-members) *Per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement available: $1,750. Gratuities: $125 additional. Limited to 30 participants.
Click here to download the itinerary for the trip to Southern Spain.
Mystics, Saints & Healers: The Jews of Morocco
October 31-November 11, 2010
Morocco—exotic, mysterious, and full of extremes—from high mountain peaks to deserts, lush valleys and kasbahs. It is home to a unique Jewish culture formed during the age of Islamic ascendancy and later nourished with the spread of European culture. Likened to the desert palm: “rooted in Africa, watered by Islam, and rustled by the winds of Europe,” Morocco combines African, Middle Eastern and European influences to create an alluring destination unlike any other.
Led by Aryeh Maidenbaum and accompanied throughout by outstanding scholar Dr. Yoram Bilu, as well as expert local guides, we will immerse ourselves in the heritage and tradition of the Jews of Morocco; experience their traditional arts, crafts and music; and learn about the particular fascination Moroccan Jews have had with charismatic rabbis, saints and healers. There is much to take in—the stunning coastline, the picturesque souks, medieval streets, and a Berber marketplace in the High Atlas Mountains. We invite you to join us on this extraordinary journey!
Program Land Cost: $5,700* (plus $75 Jewish Museum Membership for non-members) *Per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement: $1,350. Gratuities: $125 additional. Limited to 30 participants.
Click here to download the itinerary for the trip to Morocco.
Join us for Travel U: One Day Seminar on the Jews of Morocco.
Cuba
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You are invited to join us on a mission to Cuba. During this visit, we will meet with leaders of the Jewish community, learn about life on the island, bring with us humanitarian donations of medicine and clothing, attend services and join members of the Jewish community for dinner, and have the opportunity to see other places of interest.
Jewish settlers in Cuba date back centuries-from the first "conversos" who reached Cuba in 1492, through Jews fleeing Brazil in the 17th century. However, persecuted by the Inquisition, Jews had to flee Cuba during the 17th and 18th centuries and were only able ro begin returning after independence from Spain was achieved in 1898.
Travel with us as we learn about the Jewish community in Havana and some of the outlying provinces; visit Sephardic and Ashkenazi Synagogues; and meet Jewish community leaders as we travel through Cuba.
Interest in this trip is high and space limited, so we urge you to reserve your place quickly!
For more information about any of these programs, including day by day itineraries, help in making air arrangements, or registration information, please contact The Jewish Museum Travel Office at (845) 256-0194 or e-mail: JMTravelinfo@aol.com.
Participation:
The Jewish Museum Travel Program is open to all members of The Jewish Museum; non-members are welcome to join the Museum to participate. While designed for people of all ages, Museum travel programs entail walking moderate distances which may include uneven or slightly hilly terrain.
