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The Jews of Ukraine:
A Virtual Tour of Kyiv and Odesa
Sunday, May 4
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
We invite you to explore the heart of Ukraine through its key cities, Kyiv and Odesa, and discover their rich Jewish heritage.
Jews have lived in Kyiv since the 8th century. Over the years, the city has been home to Jewish scholars and rabbis, writers and Zionists, and influential leaders in business, culture, and politics. Kyiv's Jewish community has experienced periods of remarkable prosperity as well as devastating tragedy.
Odesa, often considered by many Russian-speaking Jews as the Jewish capital of the former USSR, is known for its unique Jewish character: a distinct sense of humor, Jewish quarters with unusual architecture, a legendary Jewish criminal underworld, a thriving Zionist movement, and of course, the story of ships carrying Jews to the Land of Israel in the early 1920s.
We will delve into the rich history of these two important Jewish centers, and explore the present-day lives and challenges of their 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 was an official St. Petersburg tour guide for over 15 years and she is 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. She currently lives in Barcelona, Spain.
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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, Ukraine and further locations in the former USSR back on the world map and help isolated Jewish communities find their voice and learn skills for self-development.
