This plan ultimately failed, and the Franks went into hiding in a secret household annex. When Amsterdam failed to provide protection from the Nazis, the Franks planned to emigrate once again. She was born in Frankfurt 1929 to parents Otto and Edith Frank, who fled Germany with their family a few years later in the hopes of finding safety in the Netherlands. Our Jewish Heritage Program allows you to dive into Central Europe's enduring Jewish legacy with visits to museums, memorials, synagogues and more. Today’s Jewish community is largely centered in Amstelveen, where some 15,000 Jews live, work and worship in one of the largest and most vibrant communities in Europe. Visit the Jewish Historical Museum, with its meticulous re-creation of the Great Synagogue, compelling exhibit called “Friday Night” and lively children’s area, and the nearby Portuguese Synagogue, before strolling through the former Jewish Quarter (Rembrandt lived in in this neighborhood, and he often asked his Jewish neighbors to pose for his Old Testament scenes his house is now a museum and is one of the few original houses still standing in the area). But not everyone knows that the Jewish community began in the city when Sephardic Jews fled Spain and Portugal after 1492, a group of successful merchants and professionals who in turn sponsored Ashkenazi migrants fleeing Central Europe in the 17th century. Visit to the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish MuseumĪnyone who has read The Diary of Anne Frank knows what happened to Amsterdam’s Jews under the Nazis. Please note: some sites may be closed for inside viewing during the High Holidays, Passover and other significant events. Jewish Heritage Program (select sailings): Our Jewish Heritage Program is the only one of its kind on the rivers and allows you to dive into Central Europe's enduring Jewish legacy with visits to museums, memorials, synagogues and more. Oh, and did we mention the scenery? Standing on the top deck of your ship, watching the ever-changing landscape turn increasingly dramatic, you’ll understand why people have been raving about the Rhine River Valley for centuries-and there’s definitely no cause to stop. Along the way, indulge in Central Europe’s delicious cuisine. Delve into the region’s world-renowned museums. Jewish HeritageĮxplore Europe’s rich history and Jewish heritage on an incredible discovery of the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland.ĭive deep into the region’s culture, natural wonders, traditions and historical significance in a one-of-a-kind experience along the Rhine. Our Jewish Heritage Program is the only one of its kind on the rivers and allows you to dive into Central Europe's enduring Jewish legacy with visits to museums, memorials, synagogues and more.Host Mitch Kreitenberg recounts the story of his father’s amazing journey to survive Auschwitz. Signature Lecture Series with Mitch Kreitenberg.Susanne Reyto shares the moving tale of the secret life she endured before eventually escaping Communist Hungary in the 1950s Signature Lecture Series with Susanne Reyto.Leora Raikin hosts a Signature Lecture and small group art workshop onboard Floating Art Workshop with Leora Raikin.Karen Kruger shares her mother’s story about escaping Nazi-controlled territories through Kindertransport rescue efforts ![]() Signature Lecture and "Letters from Brno" Screening with Karen Kruger. ![]() Michael Morgenstern hosts two lectures: “Family History: An Introduction to Research” and “The Promised Land: A Modern History of Immigration”
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