Uncover over 500 years of Jewish history and influence in Rio de Janeiro. Join a group tour to explore Jewish landmarks and learn about the Jewish presence in the city.
- Leblon Beach - Leblon is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Rio, and accommodation here comes at a price.Is where you see Beit Lubavitch Synagogue and Midrash Cultural center
- Ipanema Beach - Ipanema beach is bordered by Arpoador Beach on one end and Leblon Beach on the other end. This beach is considered one of the main centers of activity for the city of Rio. One of the most expensive places to live, the neighborhood is full of wealthy residents.
- Copacabana Beach - Is one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches in the world. The atmosphere is very vibrant and the people are colorful and fun loving. Is where we have the CIB - Jewish Community Center
- Botafogo Beach - When you visit Botafogo beach, you’ll be rewarded with a picture postcard view of Rio de Janeiro. Botafogo where is a municipal school named after Anne Frank.
This school is part one a Network of Schools Anne Frank, the CONIB with other organizations selected to give them that name in her honor.
The project aims to promote the values represented by Anne Frank, taking public schools in Brazil as a production and dissemination of a culture of peace, respect for diversity and human rights.
We have also teh A.R.I. Synagogue to visit in this area.Founded in 1942, the ARI - Israel’s Religious Association of Progressive Judaism’s in Rio de Janeiro, is affiliated to the World Union for Progressive Judaism - WUPJ. The Jewish Religious Association of Rio de Janeiro raised the “Rabbi Henry Lemle” Community Center which opened in 1997, with classrooms, library, auditorium, reception, administrative offices, and the synagogue “Henrique Peres” with up to 150 people, and the Center for Reference and Research on the Holocaust Zinner Family.
- Botafogo Bay - Itzhak Rabin Park, in Botafogo, is named by the ex president of Israel after its attack and was inaugurated by Leah, his wife.
The park is located on top of Morro de Pasmado, very accessible viewpoint from where travelers can see the bay of Botafogo and Urca Bay.
In the middle of the park there is a bust of Itzhak Rabin, which represents the relationship of the Brazilian state with the state of Israel.
- Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiro - The Jewish Museum of Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1977 after the donation of a menorah (a seven-branched candelabrum and one of the main symbols of Judaism) is a dynamic cultural center, integrated into life in the city through activities structured towards the dual objective of preserving memory and promoting Jewish culture. It runs regular exhibits on the history of the Jewish community in Rio and Jewish traditions in its religious, cultural and historical aspects. Its activities take place in the Museum’s facilities as well as in other organizations. It promotes academic research in matters related to migration and it organizes annual competitions for students. It also includes a Study Center that conducts research on migration and the Holocaust, a video archive with over a thousand films and a library.
- Grande Templo Israelita do Rio de Janeiro - Type: Ashkenazi.
The Great Temple of Israel is the Jewish Community of Rio de Janeiro’s largest monument and a part of the history of the Yishuv and the city.
In the past, it served as a point of reference for Jews in Rio de Janeiro. Construsted according to an eclectic style, with elements of Hebrew origin and classical architecture.
The design was elaborated in 1919 by an architect named Vodred.
The temple opened in 1932.
The mosaics were made in 1976 by artist Humberto Cozzo.
It collapsed in 1987 and is currently open only during the High Holidays, special events and tourist visits.
- Professional guide
- Transport by vehicle / Car or Van
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- entrance fees
The historical presence of Jews in Brazil can be traced back to the era of Columbus’s voyages, with the inception of Gaspar da Gama, a man of Jewish descent, who traveled alongside Portuguese admiral Pedro Alvares Cabral when he first set foot in the region now known as Brazil in 1500, marking over half a millennium of Jewish existence in the New World.
Partake in a collective tour to observe the impact of the Jewish community in Rio de Janeiro and gain insights about their existence in the city while also visiting prominent Jewish landmarks.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking to check if possible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
