Uncover the hidden legacy of Jewish life in Portugal, from medieval communities to the stories of courage and renewal that shaped its history
- Trace the Historical Jewish communities of Lisbon, Evora, Castelo de Vide, Belmonte, Trancoso, Coimbra, Tomar, Sintra, Cascais, Estoril as well as seeing the highlights of beautiful Portugal including a number of UNESCO world Heritage sites
- A central feature of the tour will be Dr. Shapiro’s expert discussions of the many places we will visit
- An unforgettable experience with a focus on Jewish history
- LUXURY HOTELS • EXPERT LOCAL GUIDES • DELICIOUS KOSHER MEALS
Optional tour extension to see the solar eclipse
Meet the speaker
Dr. Marc Shapiro
Marc B. Shapiro holds the Weinberg Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Scranton. A graduate of Brandeis (BA) and Harvard (PhD), he is the author of numerous books, articles, and reviews and is a popular scholar in residence at synagogues around the world. He has written Between the Yeshiva World and Modern Orthodoxy and The Limits of Orthodox Theology, both of which were National Jewish Book Award Finalists. Other books of his include Saul Lieberman and the Orthodox,…
