Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour
The Jewish presence in Rio de Janeiro started at the time of the first Portuguese navigators in the 1500´s. Since then, the Israelite immigration was constant, mainly thanks to the encouragement of a great admirer of the Jewish culture, the emperor D. Pedro II. For this tour we have selected the main attractions of the Jewish heritage in Rio de Janeiro, presented by expert tour guides.
If possible, besides the attractions listed we will also plan to visit, in Copacabana, the Beth El Synagogue and Clube Israelita Brasileiro, where they keep a comunity farmacy to help the ones in need.
Note: The synagogues Beth Yaacov (in the Eastern-European Ashkenazi rite) in Copacabana, and Beit Lubavitch (Orthodox Chasidic rite), in Leblon, may replace other synagogues, per client request.
Note: Visits to synagogues depend on availability on the day. If there is an internal event, we will not be able to enter.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hebrew Union Shel Guemilut Hassadim, R. Rodrigo de Brito, 37 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22280-100, Brazil
The tour will start with a visit to The Hebrew Union Shel Guemilut Hassadim, the oldest synagogue in Rio de Janeiro. It was founded by Moroccan Jews presumably in 1840, at a time when non-Catholic worship was prohibited in Brazil.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yitzhak Rabin Park, Al. Embaixador Sanchez Gavito - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290, Brazil
We will also visit the Park Itzhak Rabin / Mirante do Pasmado, with its privileged views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf Mountain. On the way to Downtown, see Chaim Weitzman Square, a public school named after Anne Frank, and the neighborhood of Catete, where resident Jews formerly established a thriving furniture business.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Memorial As Vitimas Do Holocausto, Al. Embaixador Sanchez Gavito, s/n0 Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-055 Brazil
The Holocaust Memorial aims to preserve and make known the stories of victims and survivors of the genocide that hit Jews and other minorities to prevent them from being repeated. This space only opens from Thursday till Sunday, so plan your visit for one of those days if you really want to go there.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Praça Chaim Weizmann - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22231-030, Brazil
We will pass through this special square named after Chaim Azriel Weizmann, the first President of Israel. There you will also be able to see the school named after Anne Frank.
Stop At: Grande Templo Israelita do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Tenente Possolo 8, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-160 Brazil
The Grande Templo Israelita Synagogue was one of the first synagogues in Rio. Completed in 1932 it boasts a grand archway topped by five smaller arches with beautiful mosaics that depict Jewish life
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Mexico 90 Room 110, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-141 Brazil
The Jewish Museum of Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1977, with the donation of a menorah, is a cultural center whose activities are structured around the binomial preservation of memory / dynamism of Jewish culture. It maintains permanent exhibitions on the history of the Jewish community in Rio de Janeiro and the traditions of Judaism in all its aspects - religious, cultural and historical - and holds exhibitions at its headquarters and other institutions, as well as promoting academic research on immigration and annual competitions for students.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Please dress appropriately"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Kosher lunch is available upon previous request"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 3 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Av. Atlântica, 1020 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000, Brazil
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup starts 30min before the tour, at 9:00am, and goes till 9:30am.
Each hotel have a specific timing according to the it's location. Please contact us for the exact time. Important: for operational reasons our pickup happens only in selected hotels in Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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