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JACOB JR, MY JEWSIH WORLD. SPILBERK CASTLE AND FORTRESS. BRNO - CZECH REPUBLIC. 5779.

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  Sunday, Tammuz 17, 5781. June 27, 2021. Shalom! World. Spilberk Castle and Fortress. Brno-stred 602. Brno - Czech Republic.  For over seven centuries, Spilberk Castle has dominated the skyline of Brno, a reminder of thr safety and protection it provided. However, there have been times in the history of Brno when the fortress inspired fear, and represented oppression for the citizens of the city.  The castle was established around the mid-13th century on fairly low: but rather steep, rocky hill (290 m), rising directly over the historical centre of the town (at about 220 m). Its builder, Czech King Premysl Otakar II, approached it as a solid pillar of royal power as well as a seat for the rules of Moravia, worthy of respect. The oldest writren records of the existence of the castle chapels, an assembly held on the castle premises (January 1278) and finaly the name of the hill - soon tranferred to the castle itself - were documented.  Spilberk entered public consciou...

JACOB JR, MY JEWSIH WORLD. KAVÁRNA CELNICE (LÖW-BEER MUZEUM). BRNO - CZECH REPUBLIC. 5779.

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  Thrusday, Tammuz 7, 5781. June 17, 2021. Shalom! World. Kavárna Celnice (Löw-Beer Muzeum). Drobného 297. Brno - Czech Republic.  Located inside the Löw-Beer Muzeum Garden, the Kavárna Celnice is a perfect place to reflect about the tour around the Villa Tugendhat and the Villa Löw-Beer. The space is confortable with tables inside and outside, no crowed, and an amazing service. Enjoy this moment and don't be worry about the minutes. Cultural Support: Jacob Jr. Benleumi. Advisor, Consulting and Education. International Relations Analyst. 

JACOB JR. MY JEWISH WORLD. BELLA VIDA KAVARNÁ. PRAHA - CZECH REPUBLIC.

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  Tuesday, Tammuz 5, 5781. June 15, 2021. Shalom! World. Bella Vida Café. Malostranské nábr. 563. Malá Strana, Czech Republic.  Romantic place above Kamá Island with a view of Charles' Bridge where they will offer you coffee from Czech roastery Doubleshot and delicious homemade desserts. The interior has the atmosphere of a chateau library or an English lord´s club. In the evening the illuminated Praha Castle  will appear over your heads, accompanied by pleasant music.  It is very important to know that you will find a excellent service and the coffee is amazing. Cultural Support: Jacob Jr. Benleumi. Advisor, Consulting and Education. International Relations Analyst.

JACOB JR. MYJEWISH WORLD. KAVARNÁ LUCERNA. PRAHA - CZECH REPUBLIC.

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  Sunday, Sivan 26, 5781. June 6, 2021. Shalom! World. Kavarná Lucerna. Vodickova 704, Nové Mesto. Praha - Czech Republic. The Lucerna arcade Café, with its typical atmosphere harking back to the First Republic, has an amazinginterior and views of the arcade. This is just the place to have a nice time waiting for a film to come on, for a business meeting or just to enjoy some great coffee, a glass of fine wine, or taste some choice traditional pastries. The Café often hosts musical events with live piano.  Cultural Support: Jacob Jr. Benleumi. Advisor, Consulting and Education. International Relations Analyst.

JACOB JR, MY JEWISH WORLD. VILLA TUGENDHAT. BRNO - CZECH REPUBLIC. 5779.

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Thrusday, Sivan 23, 5781. June 3, 2021.  Shalom! World.  Villa Tugendhat. Cernopolní 45. Brno - Czech Republic. The Villa of Greta and Fritz Tugendhat, designed by the architect Ludwig Mies van de Rohe and built in 1929-1930, is a monument of modern architecture, and is the only example of modern architecture in the Czech Republic inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.  Between 2010 and 2012 the Villa Tugendhat underwent renovation and restoration work, during wich both the structure and adjoining gardens were restored to their original appearance following the completion of the Villa in 1930. The interiors have been equipped with exact of the original furnishings. The technical equipment for the villa (the air technology rooms, the boiler room, the engine room for the retractable windows, the so-called "moth" room was restored in the basement and is accessible to the public as part of the extend guided tour. This area also houses an exhibition pre...