Jewish Krakow Part 1:

The Golden Age of Krakow Jews

Thursday, March 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

Join us to explore the Golden Age of Kraków's Jews and discover Kazimierz, the city's historic Jewish quarter. Learn what drew Jewish communities to Kraków, when the Old Synagogue was built, and why they later left the Old Town to settle in Kazimierz.

As you stroll through the streets of the Old Town, you'll follow in the footsteps of those who relocated centuries ago. Hear captivating stories about Jewish merchants and renowned scholars, and virtually visit seven historic synagogues while uncovering their fascinating histories.

You'll also discover who the legendary Esterka was and what the prominent Polish king Casimir the Great did for Kraków's Jewish community.

About Olga

A native of Odessa, Olga Bokhonovskaya has spent many years living abroad. She earned her MBA in the United States and previously worked in international marketing in California, London, and Moscow.

In 2011, she transitioned to the tourism industry and founded the Odessa Walks tour agency in her hometown. During the pandemic, she began creating live-stream virtual programs in 2020, sharing Odessa's beauty and rich history with audiences around the world.

In September 2022, Olga relocated to Berlin and Kraków due to the war in Ukraine. While she continues to lead virtual tours of Odessa, she now also designs and conducts live, virtual, and in-person cultural and historical tours in Berlin, Kraków, and other destinations across Central and Eastern Europe.