About us
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Nora Kaplan Learn-in-trips is a family-run business founded in Salamanca, Spain, in 2009 by Nora Kaplan, her husband Victor Mizrahi, and their children, Sebastian and Patricia. Initially specializing in language studies and cultural trips abroad, the company has since evolved to focus on Jewish heritage travel through its project, Jewish History Tours.
Jewish History Tours offers immersive, educational experiences that explore Jewish history and culture in Europe. Our mission is to promote cultural understanding of the Jewish History and education through expertly guided tours. |
During the pandemic, when travel was restricted, Sebastian co-founded Qesher with his wife, Dora Koranyi. Qesher is an initiative that hosts virtual tours showcasing Jewish communities worldwide, and this partnership continues to influence our commitment to meaningful travel experiences.
Our collaboration with Qesher enriches our offerings, combining in-person journeys with virtual tours that highlight the diversity of Jewish communities around the globe, enhancing the experience provided by Jewish History Tours. |
T H E T E A M
Nora Kaplan
Nora has an extensive background in education, teaching English as a foreign language at every level in Argentina, Venezuela and Spain. Besides Learn-in-trips, she also runs her own accredited language school in Salamanca. She is also a researcher in the field of applied linguistics, with several publications in international journals. She holds a Master’s degree in TEFL and a PhD in Discourse Studies, both from the University of Salamanca and the Central University of Venezuela.
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Sebastian Mizrahi
Originally from Venezuela, Sebastian studied Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and holds degrees in History and Tourism from the University of Salamanca. He worked in different sectors of the tourism industry in both Israel and Spain and spent 10 years in England acting as Learn-in-trips representative for the UK and Ireland. Sebastian currently lives in Budapest, where he co-founded the project Qesher - Discover, Learn, Connect.
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Patricia Mizrahi
Patricia brings over 15 years of international experience in project management, with a strong background in leading client-centered initiatives. As the Project Manager for Jewish History Tours, she oversees the planning and execution of immersive travel experiences that highlight Jewish heritage.
Her adeptness at aligning client visions, optimizing operational processes, and driving organizational transformations has been instrumental in expanding Learn-in-trips' reach and impact. Patricia shapes Jewish History Tours to ensure that each journey offers deep cultural engagement and education for travelers worldwide. |
Alexis Kort
Based in Seattle, Alexis Kort has nearly two decades of experience creating and implementing study abroad programs for Jewish teens and adults. She has traveled extensively throughout Asia, Africa and the Americas and has spent time with Jewish communities in Peru, Russia, Uganda and India. She holds a BA in Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and a Master's degree in Religion from the University of London.
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