Shtetl Part 3: Exploring the lives of Jewish children in Eastern Europe
Thursday, December 5
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
In this part of our journey, we will step back in time and immerse ourselves in the world of Jewish childhood in the shtetl, the small towns that were once the heart of Jewish life in Eastern Europe. From the moment a child was born to the joyous celebration of their wedding day, we will explore the daily lives of shtetl children and the many factors that shaped their futures.
Together, we will discover their toys, the education they received, the friendships they formed, and the family bonds that surrounded them. We will look at the food they ate, the holidays they celebrated, and the joys and challenges they faced. Through stories, photographs, and memoirs, we will reimagine the innocence, curiosity, and resilience of childhood in these unique communities.
About Evgenia
Evgenia Kempinski is a Russian Jew born and raised in St. Petersburg. Her family was originally from the Pale of Settlement—Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. She has been an official St. Petersburg tour guide for over 15 years and is the founder and owner of St. Petersburg Jewish Tours, a company offering Jewish travelers a unique experience, highlighting the best of the former Soviet Union and Scandinavia from a Jewish point of view. She currently lives in Spain.
You will be asked to select one of these options:
General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution you will also be donating to the The Together Plan, a small charity with a big vision - to put Jewish Belarus back on the world map and help isolated Jewish communities find their voice and learn skills for self-development.