Experience a guided tour聽of Canada's oldest synagogue, Congregation Emanu-el, led by the country鈥檚 first ordained Maggidah (Jewish storyteller and educator),聽Shoshana聽Litman聽, a Spiritually Speaking contributor.聽 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.聽Discover the central role of Jewish pioneers in shaping the city of Victoria.聽Walking tours are led by musician, Gary Cohen, and organized by John Adams of Discover the Past聽(250-384-6698)听
Sundays, March 30,聽April 27, &聽May 25, 2014
Walking Tours of Jewish Victoria:聽10:30 a.m. - noon
Synagogue Tours:聽1鈥�2 pm
Thursdays,听闯une 12 through August 28, 2014
Synagogue Tours:聽1鈥�2 pm
Walking Tours of Jewish Victoria:聽2-3:30 p.m.
Price:
Synagogue Tours: Adults聽 $10.00聽
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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