About The Tour
Discover the fascinating story of Berlin’s Jewish community - from centuries of cultural flourishing to the dramatic challenges of the 20th century. On this tour, we will follow in the footsteps of Jewish Berlin, uncovering powerful stories, hidden landmarks, and the resilience of a community, while also learning about the rise of the Third Reich and its impact on the city. An inspiring and unforgettable journey through history.
The sites we will visit
We will hear about the establishment of the Jewish community in Berlin
The last remnant of the first synagogue from 1714
The workshop of Otto Weidt - Righteous Among the Nations
We will walk through the Hackescher Markt and the Hackescher Yards, known as the Jewish Quarter at the time
The first Jewish cemetery
The memorial to the victims of fascist barbarism
The "Missing House"
The "New" Synagogue
The Kinder Transport Monument
We will hear about the Grynszpan family and Kristallnacht
Platform 17 - from where 50,350 Jews were deported to their deaths
