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URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/travel-with-us-jewish-uruguay/
SUMMARY:TRAVEL WITH US -- Jewish Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp\;\nwith Shai Abend\nJoin us for a captivating virtual jou
 rney as we travel back in time to uncover the roots of Jewish immigration 
 to Uruguay. Imagine yourself stepping into the lives of these early settle
 rs and experiencing the unique reality they encountered. We'll explore the
  fascinating process that led to the formation of Uruguay's organized Jewi
 sh community. Discover how Uruguay\, once celebrated as the 'Switzerland o
 f America'—a pioneering welfare state\, Latin America's most secular nat
 ion\, and a global leader in progressive thought—profoundly shaped a vib
 rant\, diverse\, and ideologically active Jewish community. We'll share th
 e compelling life stories of prominent figures who lived here and reveal i
 ntriguing connections between Jewish and Uruguayan cultures. Finally\, we'
 ll open a dialogue about the current state of Jewish life in Uruguay\, ref
 lecting on its key issues and future challenges\nDriven by a passion for c
 onnecting individuals with their Jewish heritage in Uruguay\, Shai Abend A
 budara (43\, Israeli-Uruguayan) is a community entrepreneur\, educator\, a
 nd experienced tour guide. Holding a B.A. in Political Science and Humanit
 ies from the Hebrew University and an M.A. in Business Intelligence from t
 he University of Barcelona\, Shai brings a unique blend of academic rigor 
 and practical experience to his work. He is the visionary founder and dire
 ctor of "BERESHIT: The Jewish Experience\," a non-profit community initiat
 ive that fosters connection through engaging educational\, cultural\, and 
 tourism projects. Within BERESHIT\, Shai also spearheads the "Jewish Museu
 m Initiative." He previously led the Jewish Studies department at the Cath
 olic University in Uruguay\, and he is deeply committed to Holocaust educa
 tion\, volunteering with Holocaust survivors and leading educational trips
  in Poland.\nPlease register in advance\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n
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