March 2024 Newsletter - Spring into travel with Cicerone

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Hello to my Cicerone community! It’s been a while since I’ve been in touch. Here’s a bit about what’s going on with me.

The past six months have been an absolute whirlwind in the travel world, and my business has been no exception. Demand for tourism has increased significantly in Europe and New York, while our Israel tours are virtually frozen after reaching all-time highs in September. Here's to better times ahead, for everyone.

I recently got home from a Berlin tour with student groups from three New York synagogues: Temple Israel, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, and Temple Emanu-El. Highlights of the trip included:

  • Visiting with the rising leaders of Europe’s fastest-growing Jewish community. 

  • Discussing German politics and Germany's role in the world with Senator Thomas Heilmann of the Bundestag (German Parliament).

  • Participating in a graffiti workshop to honor an artistic medium that represented freedom during the Cold War. 

This spring, I’ll be leading a wide range of New York City tours and organizing trips throughout Central Europe. 

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Fun Fact: This year will mark the 370th anniversary of the arrival of the first permanent Jewish residents of what is now the United States – and it all started right here in old Dutch New Amsterdam. 
 

All the best,
Jonathan
 

Jonathan Goldstein
Tour Guide and Operator, Cicerone Travel