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Discover the 3 arrival waves of Jews in Mexico; the arrival along the Conquistadors and survival during the Spanish Inquisition; the later arrival in a secular country and then as refugees from WWII.

Highlights

• Discover the Jewish arrivals and survival during the Spanish Inquisition.
• Follow the Jewish arrivals in a then a modern secular country, see their shuls.
• Learn about the flourishing of the Jewish community in the 20th century.

Description

Learn about the founding of Mexico 700 years ago in a sitting-down intro chat while overlooking the Great Aztec Temple, near the Historical Synagogue, the Catholic Cathedral, and a Protestant Church. Hear about the arrival of Jews in 1519 C.E. and their tragic fate at the stake. We share how the city became the economic center of the Spanish Empire, ruling over territories in Asia, North America, and the Caribbean in front of the Central Customs House and the Palace of the Inquisition with its hidden messages persecuting Jews, mainly trading ones, for centuries. Find out how the Laws and Civil War of Reformation transformed Mexico into a secular state open to new immigrants, and the anti-Fascist resistance that succeeded in canceling the first anti-Semitic convention. Later at Loreto Park, around which the second wave of Jewish immigrants settled at the end of the 19th century from Eastern Europe, the Ottoman Empire, and those who were not accepted at Ellis Island, you will see two of the oldest synagogues and visit one of them. We'll learn about the progression from tailors and seamstresses to the textile and jewelry industries that established Mexico's financial system, primarily with Jewish capital. We conclude by exploring Mexico's rescue of Jews during WWII and the 1970s abandonment of these synagogues as Jewish families migrated to more affluent areas of the city.

Includes

The experience's host and expert Entrance to all open private or public locations that are mentioned and do not require reservations or tickets.

Important Information

• On this experience you will discover 500 years of specialized history in Mexico. You will see the development of the community from their three waves of arrival to date at very significative sites.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund