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

An Odesa local, Olga Bokhonovskaya has spent much of her life living abroad. She earned her MBA in the US and previously worked in international marketing in California, London, and Moscow. In 2011, she transitioned to the tourism industry and founded Odessa Walks, a tour agency in her hometown of Odesa. During the pandemic, she began creating live-stream virtual programs in 2020, sharing her hometown's beauty and rich history with people around the world.

In September 2022, Olga moved to Berlin and Kraków because of the war in Ukraine. She launched a new tour agency, Your Jewish Heritage Guide, which specializes in Jewish heritage as well as cultural and historical in-person and virtual tours in Berlin, Kraków, and throughout Poland.