Experience a guided tour of Canada's oldest synagogue, Congregation Emanu-el, led by the country’s first ordained Maggidah (Jewish storyteller and educator), Shoshana Litman www.maggidah.com, a Spiritually Speaking contributor. Explore fascinating historical displays, unique architecture, customs, sacred texts and stories.
Walking Tours begin outside Congregation Emanu-el (Pandora and Blanshard) and slowly wind through downtown ending at Government and Yates, rain or shine. Discover the central role of Jewish pioneers in shaping the city of Victoria. Walking tours are led by musician, Gary Cohen, and organized by John Adams of Discover the Past (250-384-6698)
[email protected] www.discoverthepast.com
Sundays, March 30, April 27, & May 25, 2014
Walking Tours of Jewish Victoria: 10:30 a.m. - noon
Synagogue Tours: 1–2 pm
Thursdays, June 12 through August 28, 2014
Synagogue Tours: 1–2 pm
Walking Tours of Jewish Victoria: 2-3:30 p.m.
Price:
Synagogue Tours: Adults $10.00
Children under 12, no charge
Walking Tours: Adults $15 (cash only)
Senior/Student/discount for taking both tours: $12.00 (cash only)
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