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Jewish Tour of Galicia, Eastern Poland:
Przemyśl, Tarnów, and Rzeszów
Sunday, November 16
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
Step into the rich and complex Jewish heritage of Eastern Poland, once known as Polish Galicia, with this immersive virtual tour through Tarnów, Przemyśl, and Rzeszów. These historic towns, once home to vibrant Jewish communities, reveal stories of resilience, culture, and loss that still echo today.
In Przemyśl, one of Galicia's oldest Jewish centers, merchants, scholars, and craftsmen shaped the city's character. Visitors can explore remnants of synagogues, walk through the former Jewish quarter that became a ghetto during World War II, and learn about the community's unique role at the crossroads of East and West.
In Tarnów, the beautifully preserved old town contrasts with the haunting ruins of the Great Synagogue and the Jewish cemetery, bearing witness to centuries of life and the town's tragic role in the Holocaust.
Rzeszów, once nicknamed the "Little Jerusalem" of Galicia, held a thriving Jewish population. Synagogue architecture and former Jewish quarters still preserve this heritage.
This tour offers insight into everyday Jewish life, cultural contributions, and the devastating events of the 20th century, connecting history with memory in a meaningful way.
About Olga
An Odessa local, Olga Bokhonovskaya has spent lots of time living abroad. She's earned her MBA in the US and formerly has been employed in the field of international marketing in California, London Moscow. She switched to the tourism industry in 2011 and founded Odessa Walks tour agency back in her hometown Odessa. Because of the pandemic, she created live-stream virtual programs starting in 2020 that share her hometown's beauty and rich history with people from around the world.
In September 2022, Olga moved to Berlin and Kraków because of the war in Ukraine. While she continues giving virtual tours of Odessa, she now creates live, virtual, and in-person cultural and historic tours of Berlin, Kraków, and other destinations in Central and Eastern Europe.
RECORDING INFORMATION
This talk will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after.
It will be available for 3 days, and 7 days for members.
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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 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.
