About this talk

Embark on a captivating virtual tour exploring the rich Jewish heritage of the Rhineland through three of Germany's most historically significant Jewish communities: Frankfurt, Mainz, and Worms. These cities were once vibrant centers of Jewish scholarship, commerce, and religious life, shaping the foundations of Ashkenazi Jewish culture.

Frankfurt thrived as a major Jewish hub for centuries, home to figures like the Rothschild family. Explore the Frankfurter Judengasse, one of Europe's first Jewish ghettos, and visit key sites such as the Judengasse Jewish Museum, the Old Jewish Cemetery, and the Rothschild Museum.

Mainz, a center of Jewish learning and part of the ShUM cities, drew many Jewish scholars in the 11th century. Discover the medieval Jewish cemetery (Judensand) and the striking New Synagogue, symbolizing post-WWII revival.

Worms is one of Europe's oldest Jewish communities, Worms was home to Rashi and the famed Heiliger Sand cemetery. Explore the reconstructed 11th-century Worms Synagogue and its historic Jewish quarter.

About Olga 

An Odessa local, Olga Bokhonovskaya has spent lots of time living abroad. She's earned her MBA in the US and formerly has been employed in the field of international marketing in California, London  Moscow. She switched to the tourism industry in 2011 and founded Odessa Walks tour agency back in her hometown Odessa. Because of the pandemic, she created live-stream virtual programs starting in 2020 that share her hometown's beauty and rich history with people from around the world.

In September 2022 Olga moved to Berlin and Krakow because of the war in Ukraine. While she continues giving virtual tours of Odessa, she now creates live, virtual and in-person cultural and historic tours of Berlin, Krakow and other destinations in Central and Eastern Europe.