Testimonials: some words from our friends ...
It was great and so meaningful to be with you!
Your passion is certainly palpable and I am grateful that you are not only preserving memories but building a future.
Rabbi Sigma Coran - Rockdale Temple, Cincinnati, OH
Thank you for our time together.
It is clear that you are a fierce advocate for what you believe in and the work you are doing to help promote the acknowledgement of the history of Jewish life in Barcelona is significant. I wish you continued good health and energy to pursue these efforts!
Amy B., Beachwood, OH
Thank you for the lovely tour. Our students group had a special experience joining your community for shabbat.
We loved Barcelona and the service. FZY Central Shlicha,
The Jewish Agency for Israel
Me encantó el paseo y todas tus explicaciones en relación a una cultura que me era muy lejana y un tanto misteriosa. Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos, tu cultura y por mostrarnos un nuevo punto de vista de nuestra propia ciudad. ¡Fue una experiencia preciosa y muy enriquecedora! Queta X., Barcelona
Thank you for the lovely tour. We both admire your persistence and thorough/intelligent efforts to keep the history of the Jews of Barcelona correct, meaningful and reliable. Sharon & Larry F., Raanana, Israel
Barcelona's Jewish history must be told over and over to keep it
alive. It is fascinating to see that in this year 1997, in the same
city, a new and young synagogue is inaugurated and the ruins of what
was the first one from the XI century are discovered. Dominique,
keep up with this mitzvah!
Rabbi Goldmark - Temple Beth Ohr, Los Angeles
Ta présentation était excellente, un survol complet et ouvert sur
la présence des juifs dans l'histoire de Barcelone.
Tu as trouvé la juste mesure entre l'historique et l'actuelle. Une
vraie professionnelle!
Isabel Meinecke, Paris
We spent a wonderful half-day and your expert guidance brought the
history of Barcelona's Jewish community to life. You gave us great
insight into our people's past in that enchanting city, as well as
an understanding of current Jewish life and a glimpse into the future.
With your assistance, we saw things that we would not have viewed
on our own. You are a real gem! Rabbi
Stephen J. Einstein - Congregation B'ni Tzedek, Fountain Valley
On behalf of WUPJ's European Region, I would like to express my warmest
thanks for all the assistance you provided before and during our 2002
Conference making this a truly memorable event ...
Leo Hepner - World Union for Progressive
Judaism, London
The walk was wonderful, giving everyone a sense of Jewish life and
how much was truly destroyed after the expulsion. We were so happy
to be able to attend service at ATID and to share in the workshop
at the Parliament of the World Religions.I can't begin to thank you
for all your help in making our trip to Barcelona such a success.
Donna M. Rosenthal, Executive Vice Chairman
CLAL - The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, New
York
Je souhaite à nouveau te remercier
pour ta gentillesse et ton dévouement. On a tous particulièrement
apprécié tes talents et ton enthousiasme pour nous faire
découvrir cette belle ville de Barcelone.
Bernard Dreymann - Centre Tabenkin, Paris
I heard from my clients at their return: "Her insights, enthusiasm,
sincerity, and knowledge of Judaism are unique." They raved
about how wonderful you were and, as you said, how terrific Barcelona
is. Thank you for a great job! Joel Zack -
Heritage Tours, New York
Quiero agradecerte una vez más por tu aporte profesional y afectivo
al Jewish Jewels of Spain. Hemos experimentado Barcelona y una
región de la España judía de una manera única
y memorable. Tu esfuerzo rodujo que las actividades planeadas con mucha
anticipación fueran un éxito total. Santiago
Nemirovsky, Vancouver
Thanks to you I can offer my clients and members of our Jewish Community
in the West Coast, a real experience: to know the Jewish roots in Spain
from the hand of a Jewish person. Thanks also to Atid for their warm
welcoming as part of the Community. Vivianne
Schael - Tudela Tours, Los Angeles
We have been on several tours and we have had many guides, but you
are very special!
Thank you so very much for your good cheer and inspiration during our
all -too-brief visit to wonderful Barcelona!
Myrna and Ed Wolfish, Toronto
We learned a lot about the Jewish history of Barcelona and Spain with
you. We also had the opportunity to know the local community from within,
and the great efforts it dedicates to recreate itself.
Quite a transcendental mission! Eva
and Andrew Adler, Toronto
We greatly enjoyed meeting you and appreciated your presentation, but
more importantly your personal history and your passion to bring Jewish
history back to Barcelona was most moving and inspirational.
Stephanie & Stanton Felzer, Elkins Park
El I Congrés per a l'estudi dels jueus en territori de
llengua catalana es va dur a terme amb molt d'èxit. Li
trametem aquestes breus línies per agrair-li a vostè
i a la instituició que representa la col·laboració
que ens han donat. Per altre banda esperem comptar amb el seu suport
per a pròximes edicions del congrés.
Tessa Calders - Universitat de Barcelona
Els nois i noies els hi va agradar més aquesta visita al Call
i les teves explicacions que la visita al Barri Gòtic i la
Ribera que vàrem fer a continuació. La raó va
ser que de l'altre sabien algunes coses, però que d'aquest
tema n'havien sentit a parlar fins aquest any amb mi i després
amb tu. La Dominique, una dona jueva i arquitecte, coneixedora
de varies llengües, va fer tota l’explicació en
un català molt correcte. La introducció sobre els seus
orígens jueus, la seva vida i com havia decidit quedar-se a
viure a Barcelona va ser molt apassionant i em va fer reflexionar.
Em va sorprendre que fos jueva, no m’ho hagués imaginat
mai que fos jueva, no n’havia vist cap. Els jueus són
persones normals. Núria Guasch
- Escola Arco Iris, Barcelona
Va ser molt interessant fer aquesta visita el dia Europeu de la Cultura
Jueva i poder conèixer en veu d'un expert alguna cosa més
de la història d'aquests carrers i la seves gents de la meva
ciutat. Carrers on l'empremta del passat es sobreposa i dilueix, esborrant
intencionadament una part dels seus habitants. Agrair-te la teva sensibilitat,
el teu temps i el teu interès en posar al lloc que pertoca
la historia d'una comunitat que si no eren gaires, si que van ser
molt importants a la seva època i també per nosaltres
al cap de vall, els seus hereus. Aurora Font,
Barcelona
Només unes ratlles per donar-te les gràcies per les
teves explicacions i aconseguir fer-nos interessant una epoca i una
cultura de la que queden pocs vestigis i que es prou desconeguda dels
propis habitants de Barcelona.
Xavier Molinas, Catalunya
Ce que vous faites est merveilleux. Faire revivre aujourd'hui plus
de cinq siècles après l'expulsion, une vie juive dans
la péninsule ibérique est une formidable mitzwah ...
André Nahum, Paris
Thank you for the wonderful time and your assistance with organizing
and attending Reid's Bar Mitzvah. You were a welcome friend and greeted
us with such warmth and charm that you felt like a family member.
Thank you again for wonderful memories! Cindy
Graymare, Pittsburgh
5 out of 5 stars My pre-university son and I reserved time with Dominique, who was the ultimate hostess and guide. All other participants were wonderful people. The discussions on relevant historical and present-day subjects were very interesting. I highly recommend this experience as an overview on foot to the hints which remain of Barcelona's ancient Jewish history.
Avraham and Binyamin L., Jerusalem Israel
It was such a pleasure meeting you and sharing the wonderful informative
day. You are a delight and the Jewish community is blessed to have you
as one of its leaders. We feel as though we made two new friends: you
and Atid. Susan and Felix Kolb, Los Angeles
Thank you so much for the outstanding tour, we found it to be a highlight
of our trip to Spain. Your knowledge was only surpassed by your obvious
passion for keeping the memory of Jewish Spain alive. You are
a true professional.
Yasher koach! Steve Raucher, Maryland
We want to express our appreciation for your splendid explanation of
Jewish Barcelona. We can honestly say that you made the difference,
having been to all the places five years ago without your guidance.
Harriet & Ralph Halpern, Rochester
We all learned so much, specially our grandchild -whom you gave a prominent place in our discussions- and made it one of his favorite activities of the trip. You renewed our sense of pride in our heritage, and provided much food for thought about the importance of preserving our culture.
Phyllis & Ed Gabovitch, Indanapolis
Andrew and I just arrived home and wanted to tell you how much we
enjoyed meeting you and learning from you as well. You should know
that you are doing something wonderful for the future of the Jewish
community in Barcelona. Dan Romanow, Brookline
I had such a wonderful Rosh Hashanah with Atid, who is so welcoming
of visitors. Of particular interest is the orientation tour of the
Jewish Quarter in Barcelona, offered by Dominique, a lovely woman
who lives here. Her tours are a great source of inspiration and should
be in everybody's Spanish itinerary. Linda
Freedman, USA
Has hecho un trabajo estupendo al darnos el sabor de la vida judía
anterior al siglo XV. Esperamos vivir para ver la plena aceptación
de los judíos y el judaísmo, y la recuperación
de la grandeza de aquella comunidad en el medioevo.Marylin and Norman, Brasil
Our walk with you was an absolute delight, we very much appreciated
the things that you showed us. It was without question the highlight
of our almost three weeks in Spain. May we all live to see the acceptance
of Jews and Judaism, and the grandure of the former Jewish community
restored. Michael and Daniela, Jerusalem
We have no words to thank for your enthusiasm and dedication in sharing
this experience with us. All in the group think you are a wonderful
teacher and a beautiful human being. Everyone on our tour remembers
very fondly the wonderful time that we had with you in Barcelona. Meeting
you has been one of the highlights of our trip.
Shula and Paul Laderman, Jerusalem
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