Svetlana Kershtein

Holding a Masters degree in History, specializing in history of the ancient world, Svetlana is a professional tour guide that has worked on three continents.

Growing up in Russia, she then emigrated to Israel where she worked as a licensed tour guide for 11 years. Fourteen years ago she came to the United States and is currently working as a docent at the Museum at Eldridge Street as well as a guide for the LESJC. She has great interest in all aspects of Jewish history, ancient and modern.

Svetlana's passion for Jewish history, art, music, cuisine is reflected in her tours. She is fluent in three languages (Russian, Hebrew and English).