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The Jewish Museum is a place of documentation and a gesture of reconciliation in Jewish Berlin. Demand for guided tours and educational seminars has doubled since 2001.

The South African Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center is an excellent place to understand the context of apartheid as well as the Jewish experience of racist ideologies.

Sixty years have passed since the end of World War II and this generation of secondary school students are the last who wil benefit from first hand Survivor testimony.

The modern city Berlin, with a rich history and glimpses into the past, has so many sights to visit. It may be difficult to see everything, but here are a few must sees.

Germany contains a number of historical, religious sites including cathedrals, monasteries, Jewish museums and more.

Before World War II Vilnius was home to a huge Jewish population. In the ensuing years the community is fighting its way back and there is hope for the future.

What's better than cheap? Free! Here are five more things to add to your sightseeing list in Miami, Florida that won't cost a thing.

Next-generation handhelds and the Americans With Disabilities Act are availing those with sight and hearing impairments of more museums' content.

The best Christmas markets in Berlin, Germany are at Gendarmenmarkt, Opernpalais, Rotes Rathaus, and the Gedächtniskirche. A Chanukah market is held at the Jewish Museum.

Cape Town's District Six Museum and surrounding area tells an important story about how people and communities were wronged during the apartheid.

A visit to the Slave Lodge Museum in Cape Town is important for the international visitor to understand slavery, apartheid and the oppression of South Africa's people.

The span between 82nd and 104th represents the greatest concentration of museums in the world, with several others a few blocks further south.

A pioneer of feminist art and prominent figure of the downtown New York art scene, Hannah Wilke worked in media including sculpture, photography and performance art.

Christmas markets are a long-held tradition in Germany, and with over 60 markets, Berlin truly becomes a city dedicated to all things of the holiday spirit.

The City Sightseeing Tour of Cape Town seems like a tourist-gimmick on first impressions, but it is in fact an efficient and cost-effective way to see the city.

From The Old Town Square to the Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle, the Czech Republic's capital city is full of things to do, beginning with a stroll over Charles Bridge.

Ayala Bar's jewelry designs have been called Art Deco meets Middle East. See why millions of women around the world collect her distinctive jewelry.

There is something to appeal to everybody in a long list of festivals, parades and other celebrations in Germany's capital city.

The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is recognized as America's birthday.

When you look down from the hillsides above Florence the domes of Santa Maria del Fiore and Il Tempio Maggiore Israelitico stand out against the picturesque skyline.

The best family vacations offer something for everyone. Keep the whole group happy by visiting these distinctive playgrounds near famous SF attractions

Sydney, Australia has many wonderful museums featuring major works from around the world. From Chinese sculptures to Aboriginal art, you'll want to experience it all.

Despite the wealth of things to do in New York regular visitors may want to think about exploring more of America.

Riga, the lively capital of Latvia is just two and a half hours from London. The city looks set to join the growing list of Europe's most popular tourist destinations.

New York ranks as a top city to explore on-foot. Take a Manhattan walking tour along Fifth Avenue for relaxed sightseeing during a budget NYC summer vacation.

Visitors can cover a lot of ground in a weekend in Munich's compact city center. Most of the city's best sights are no more than a short walk or a few subway stops away.

New York City isn't as expensive as students might think. Here's where to find student discounts on Broadway shows, museums, and cultural attractions.

At the "Wannsee Conference" in 1942 in Berlin Nazi officials were informed about the "Final Solution" which led to the Holocaust. Today the villa is an educational site.

When traveling with children, parents know that kids need to be able to run around and let off steam. These San Francisco playgrounds will please kids and parents.

After years of neglect, Spain's Jewish heritage is being rediscovered, and its fine medieval synagogues, well restored, can be visited once again.

Bank of America cardholders receive free admission into more than seventy museums in the United States through the Museums on Us® program.

Prague is one of the most remarkable cities in Europe; it is also home to one of the most disturbing cemeteries in existence.