Unusual Traditions in the Jewish Faith with Ronen Gurievsky

Join a local expert to understand how Jewish traditions are formed and adjusted to better understand the Jewish faith. As a minority faith, Jews were always under some kind of scrutiny. Different traditions of Jews all around the world had always been noticed, sometimes misunderstood.

Throughout most of the world the basic Jewish traditions are the same. At different times and parts of the world Jewish traditions have evolved under the circumstances. When Jews migrated from different parts of the world, they may have left their land but not their traditions.

Led by an expert on history based in Israel, Ronen Gurievsky, this interactive seminar will cover Jewish traditions, with the aim of explaining behaviors and why traditions can be both beautiful and seem peculiar. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of ancient traditions and religious diversity.

Ronen always loved traveling and the outdoors as he was growing up in Israel. After graduating high school, he volunteered on a kibbutz in the south of the country for a year. Once drafted into the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), he served in an airborne infantry unit; Ronen is still active in the reserves. A native-born Israeli, Ronen has always been passionate about the rich, complex history the country has to offer. He focused his education on Israel studies at Haifa University. Ronen has been working as a guide since 2006. To further his passion, he guides in eastern Europe as well. His primary interests, shaped by the region in which he grew up, are religion, geopolitics, history, agro-tech, and business.

This conversation is suitable for all ages

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.