Event Description
Join BZD and our expert guide, Olga Bokhonovskaya, for an unforgettable virtual tour exploring how Odessa became the Gates to Zion, a thriving center of Jewish political, cultural, and intellectual life.
Walk in the footsteps of legendary Jewish figures such as Bialik, Dizengoff, Jabotinsky, and Ahad Ha’am as you uncover the city’s pivotal role in shaping modern Zionism. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Jewish youth flocked to Odessa’s renowned schools, while intellectuals and activists settled in the bustling metropolis, drawn by its energy and opportunities. Journalists launched influential publications, educators nurtured future leaders, and political and cultural movements flourished.
On this immersive journey, explore the history of Odessa’s Palestine Committee and Meir Dizengoff’s enterprise, Geula. Visit the synagogue once known as the “Synagogue of Zionists,” now under Chabad Lubavitch, and learn how Odessa’s vibrant Jewish community left an indelible mark on history. Finally, discover what drove these early Zionist pioneers to leave the city for Palestine at the dawn of the 20th century, forever changing the Jewish world.
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Contact Details
- + 410-484-4510
- office@bzdisrael.org
- Baltimore, MD, USA
