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Prague’s Jewish Heritage – The Important Jewish Sites in Prague’s History
Located between the Old Town Square and the Vltava River, Prague's Jewish Quarter (known as Josefov) was once one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe, with a rich and varied history dating back to the 10th century. The circumstances leading to WW II and the country's post-war Communist regime did little to revive the hopes and religious rights (or indeed living standards) of those who survived, with many deciding to emigrate to the U.S., Western Europe or Israel. Today, with only 1,500 or so Orthodox Jews living in what remains of the traditional Jewish Quarter, it has once again become a thriving – and fascinating - part of Prague. Our local expert will take us on a tour to the Jewish Museum, the Jewish Cemetery and the Synagogues --- an insider’s view of Jewish Life in the past and today.

Jewish Budapest
The success of modern Budapest was due in great part to the diligence and organizational skills of Jewish industrialists and there are still many memories of the period. The Jewish Museum presents the community’s religious traditions, while the Holocaust Centre, which opened in 2004, reminds us of the terror. Starting in 1990, a major renaissance of Jewish culture took place in Budapest. The city has the most populous and active Jewish community in Central Europe. They cherish their religious, artistic and historical heritage. Our local expert will explain the history and take you to visit the largest synagogue in Europe, and the Jewish Museum.