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Tour Global Jewish Life: Athens, Greece
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Join Joseph Michael Vardakis to explore the rich history of Jews in Athens, Greece from antiquity to present day. Encounter the unique Greek-speaking Romaniote community, learn how the Greek Jewish population of 80,000 was decimated by the Holocaust, and celebrate the current resurgence of Jewish culture and preservation in Athens today.
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Joseph Michael Vardakis was born in Athens, Greece. He has a B.A. in psychology, an M.A. in psychobiology, and an M.Sc in clinical psychology. He has lived and studied in the UK, South Africa, and Israel and currently resides in Athens. In the past, he has worked as a student counselor for the Ministry of Absorption for new immigrants to Israel, in an educational framework for the Jewish community in South Africa before his studies, as a researcher, and in various mental health settings. He is currently working as a psychologist-psychotherapist, as well as teaching Greek to foreigners. In his spare time, he offers themed tours in Athens, including sites of Jewish interest.