Embark on a poignant journey of discovery. This tour is an invitation to step into the shoes of history’s witnesses, exploring sites of profound significance to Berlin’s Jewish community. From the solemn beauty of the Old Synagogue to the powerful Block of Women, each location tells a story of resilience, faith, and remembrance. Visit the Memorial Jewish Cemetery and the esteemed Jüdisches Gymnasium Moses Mendelssohn, connecting with the past’s educational and spiritual heritage. Marvel at the architectural splendor and historical depth of the New Synagogue Berlin – Centrum Judaicum. Finally, uncover the lesser-known stories of courage at the Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt. This tour isn’t merely a walk through time; it’s an opportunity for you to become part of a continuing legacy. Join us to honor memory, celebrate survival, and carry forward the rich tapestry of Jewish history and culture in Berlin.
You will visit Old Synagogue in the district of Marienviertel in Berlin, once there stood the synagogue which was used for Jewish services. You will visit an important site for Jewish people which was destroyed during World War II.
Visit the place where a group of German women resisted the Nazi authorities which lead to the release of thousands of Jewish prisoners. The memorial commemorates the bravery of these women and reminds us that great bravery lies in every one of us.
You will explore one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the country. The Nazis destroyed most of the original gravestones in the 1940s, however, the site was later converted into a memorial in honor the Jewish victims during Holocaust.
You will make your own way to the meeting points