Aficionados of mid-20th century Modernism often overlook Lower Manhattan. Discover the area's modern treasures with architectural historian Matt Postal viewing major works of architecture and sculpture. Heading north from Wall Street, we'll view several freestanding office towers by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, important sculptures by Isamu Noguchi and Jean Dubuffet, as well as memorable works […]

Florence is an incredible kaleidoscope of cultures, faiths, and languages. It’s believed that Jews lived in Florence since the 13th century, however, they were first officially documented there in 1437, when the Republic called upon a group of resident Jews to restructure their “banchi” (banks), as Jews often were at that time offered certain communal […]

Through the eyes and camera of our guide Adam, explore off-the-beaten path parts of the Jewish quarter of Pest, one of the most interesting parts of Budapest’s city center. Learn the in-depth stories of the historical area including Stolpersteine, the former children’s republic of Gaudiopolis, and some micro-stories from everyday life of middle-class Jewish families. […]

Officially called the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, travel south with us to this stately, historic capital city. Learn about the first colonies in Argentina, along with the formation of the first Jewish community in Buenos Aires. We will walk through the Jewish Quarter, which still has a strong Jewish presence. Mezuzot are affixed to […]

Steeped in history, the capital city of Lima, Peru will welcome us with beautiful colonial vestiges of the Spanish occupation. Follow virtually in the footsteps of Manuel Bautista Perez, a key member of the “secret” Jewish community of Lima who was accused of being Jewish in 1635 and later killed by the Inquisition in 1639. […]