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St. Petersburg from the Jewish Perspective: Life, History, Art
Thursday, January 30
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, which was the capital of the Russian Empire for 200 years, is known for its unique beauty and rich cultural heritage. Museums, palaces, bridges, squares, as well as classical and modern architecture, can be found throughout the city. It's my privilege to share the charm of my city with you; together, we will explore St. Petersburg through a Jewish lens.
We will learn about the Jewish history and heritage in St. Petersburg, including the 'maskilim'—enlightened, educated Jews who led the community in the 19th century. We will explore the role of Jews in the Russian Revolutionary events of 1917 and discuss the experiences of Soviet Jews. We will learn about some well-known refuseniks and witness the miraculous changes and rebirth of Jewish life in St. Petersburg after the fall of the USSR. While guiding you through the city with images, I will also share my own family's story to illustrate both the history and the contemporary life of our Jewish community.
If you have never been to St. Petersburg, this tour will give you a good taste of what the city is like. If you have already visited, this tour will offer you a fresh perspective, highlighting its Jewish heritage in a new and unusual 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 has been an official St. Petersburg tour guide for over 15 years and is the founder and owner of St. Petersburg Jewish Tours, a company offering Jewish travelers a unique experience, highlighting the best of the former Soviet Union and Scandinavia from a Jewish point of view. She currently lives in 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 back on the world map and help isolated Jewish communities find their voice and learn skills for self-development.