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St. Petersburg from the Jewish Perspective:
Life, History, Art
Thursday, April 23
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
St. Petersburg, the capital of the Russian Empire for over 200 years, is known for its unique beauty and rich cultural heritage. Museums, palaces, bridges, and grand squares—alongside both classical and modern architecture—can be found throughout the city. It is my privilege to share the charm of my city with you; together, we will explore St. Petersburg through a Jewish lens.
We will delve into the Jewish history and heritage of St. Petersburg, including the maskilim—enlightened, educated Jews who led the community in the 19th century. We will examine the role of Jews in the revolutionary events of 1917 and discuss the experiences of Soviet Jews. You will also learn about well-known refuseniks and witness the remarkable rebirth of Jewish life in St. Petersburg after the fall of the USSR. As I guide you through the city with images, I will share my own family's story to illustrate both the history and contemporary life of our community.
Whether this is your first time discovering St. Petersburg or you have visited before, this tour will offer a meaningful perspective—revealing the city's Jewish heritage in a fresh and engaging way.
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 was an official St. Petersburg tour guide for over 15 years, and she was the founder and owner of St.Petersburg Jewish Tours - a company offering Jewish travelers a unique experience of showcasing the best of the former Soviet Union and Scandinavia from a Jewish point of view.
Today, she is based in Barcelona, Spain, where she conducts both Jewish-themed and general interest tours in person.
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Moscow from a Jewish Perspective on May 17
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.
Click here to register
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 and Ukraine
back on the world map and help isolated Jewish communities find their
voice and learn skills for self-development.
