He also joined the faculty of Prospect Park High School where he taught Bible Appreciation as well as Proverbs. Itis also one of the oldest in the United States, as it was organized in 1735 by mostlySephardic Jewish immigrants from London who arrived in the new colony in 1733. At Agudath Achim we come "to praise, to labor and to love." See what we have for you! The Torah Study and Judaic class schedule is available by calling the office at 912-233-1547. Savannah is located about eight miles east of one of the busiest north-south interstates in the U.S., I-95. Rabbi Slatus presently offers many classes which are attended regularly at the Bnai Brith Jacob Synagogue. We do this in three distinct ways: LOVE Rabbi Slatus was the guest speaker at the Lincolnwood Kollel dinner in January and has recently been selected as the recipient of the famed Harbotzas Tora Award at the Mirrer Yeshiva Rabbinical College. About The third oldest Jewish congregation and the only neo-gothic Jewish sanctuary in the U. S. We offer tours that include our historic sanctuary and museum with many historic artifacts including two Torahs written in the 1400's (probably the oldest in the U.S.). Adult Education The Torah Study and Judaic class schedule is available by calling the office at 912-233-1547. . Tour funds are used for the upkeep and maintenance of our historic sanctuary. Price: Adults $10, Children under 12 yrs. All Rights Reserved. In spite of this, we are a small Jewish community, so we sometimes find ourselves with more requests for home hospitality than we can provide! The purpose of Shalom School is to provide a comprehensive Jewish education for children from pre-kindergarten through high school. Home to the Savannah Kollel and next door to Rambam Day School, the BBJ is a community center for all things Jewish. Learn about congregation members who were leaders of the American Revolution, spies during the Civil War, the first Girl Scout Troop Leaders, and who have always played key roles in the Savannah community. of your group. Click HERE to access our Congregation Mickve Israel YouTube Channel. Directions & ParkingCongregation Mickve Israels physical address is 20 East Gordon Street, but the entrance for tours is at 20 Wayne Street. Rabbi Haas then moved to Arad, Israel to participate in the W. U. J. S. Institute, before entering Hebrew Union College for rabbinical school, first in Jerusalem then in Los Angeles. * * * * *. Visit the Only Gothic Synagogue in North America By Lauren Cleland + Categories: Arts & Culture, Historic District When you're strolling through Monterey Square, you can't miss the stunning building located on Bull Street between Gordon Street and E Wayne Street. Savannahis the largest city and thecounty seatofChatham County, in theU.S.state ofGeorgia. Honoring our legacy; serving our community. Please arrive 10 MIN prior to the beginning of your tour for admission. AA believes that our best fundraising is family raising and that Judaism of the heart can also beJudaism of the mind. We pride ourselves on welcoming young families into our congregation and providing them with a wide variety of ways and means to participate in our congregation. Mon Thurs: 9 AM 3 PMFri: 9 AM 12 PM, Copyright 2020 Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob, Jewish Family Values and Southern Hospitality, $225,000 Average price for a 3 bedroom home in the Savannah Eruv and within 10 blocks of Rambam Day School. State leaders have condemned antisemitic demonstrations that occurred outside synagogues in Georgia this weekend. We are over 100 years old and growing younger every year. Synagogues Website 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS Amenities: (912) 354-7721 5444 Abercorn St Savannah, GA 31405 2. Rabbi Avigdor Slatus, who has been serving as spiritual leader of the Bnai Brith Jacob Synagogue in Savannah, Georgia, since 1981, was born in Brooklyn, New York.He attended Brooklyn College and graduated from and was ordained at the Mirrer Yeshiva Rabbinical College. Congregation Agudath Achim is the Conservative congregation of Savannah, GA. Agudath Achim is an egalitarian congregation that provides a spiritual, educational and social community blending traditional ritual and practices with contemporary realities. Your guided tour of the synagogue will begin in our magnificent sanctuary where an experienced, enthusiastic docent will take you on your journey into Mickve Israels unique past. There he lectured on various topics related to Judaism and assisted in the formation of the Yeshiva Day School of Panama. [3]A strategic port city in theAmerican Revolutionand during theAmerican Civil War,[4]Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. If you are or are considering relocating to Savannah, click here to find out all you need to know! In 1974, Rabbi Slatus served as one of the deans of the St. Louis Rabbinical College and lectured there on various topics such as Advance and In Depth Analysis of the Talmud and Bible appreciation. He is married to April and they have two beautiful . Copyright 2023Savannah Jewish Federation. Email: Office@agudath-achim.com. We host a variety of programs for our middle school students, sometimes along with BBYO and other times, just through Mickve Israel. A neo-Nazi group angered residents of Macon over two days of action centered around the city's 164 year old synagogue. Programs are designed to meet the needs of all students and to help them achieve the goals set by the Shalom School Board and the congregational leadership. For more information:http://www.theshalomschool.com. Our lovely city has also become quite a tourist attraction. in-person or Facebook / YouTube. Web hosting provided by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Please include the following information: Take advantage of our delicious food service by calling the shul office, The following hotels are within the Eruv and a short walking distance to our shul (5444 Abercorn St.). Current Covid protocols: Masks are optional. At Agudath Achim we come to praise, to labor and to love. Every day is an opportunity for learning,daveningandtikkun olam. More, Discover Your Heritage at the Savannah Jewish Archives Each year Savannah attracts millions of visitors, who enjoy the citys architecture and historic buildings: the birthplace ofJuliette Gordon Low(founder of theGirl Scouts of the United States of America), theGeorgia Historical Society(the oldest continually operating historical society in the South), theTelfair Academy of Arts and Sciences(one of the Souths first public museums), theFirst African Baptist Church(one of the oldest African-American Baptist congregations in the United States),Temple Mickve Israel(the third oldest synagogue in America), and theCentral of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex(the oldest standing antebellum rail facility in America).[3][5]. Congregation Mickve Israel has a long and storied history, dating back to 1733, just a few months after the founding of the City of Savannah. Chabad of Savannah - 2424 Drayton Street #B Savannah GA 31401 USA - Rabbi Zalman Refson CONTACT US. Our first synagogue, constructed in 1820, was the first synagogue built in Georgia. Through war, plagues, and struggles, the Congregation survived, even thrived. Tickets are purchased at the synagogue when you arrive. Our lovely city has also become quite a tourist attraction. However, in order to tailor our tours for your group, we require advance arrangements. To make Shabbos arrangements, please email [emailprotected] with your request. Rabbi Slatus has inspired his Community to a new level of Torah appreciation through various classes, shiurim and lectures. Savannah is known for its warmth and we invite you to join us for a Shabbos! These brave settlers went on to foundKahal Kadosh Mickva Israel:Holy Congregation, the Hope of Israel. Congregation Mickve Israel 20 East Gordon Street Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 233-1547 Shalom y'all and welcome to the website of the third oldest Jewish Congregation in America! Certain it is that the Congregation owes its inception to the coming to Savannah of a new type of East European Jewish immigrant who was accustomed to the Ashkenazic tradition of worship. Click on Congregation name or photo to go to the Congregation's website, Rabbi Samuel Gelman 9 Lee Boulevard Savannah, GA 31405 912.352.4737, Rabbi Avigdor Slatus 5444 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31405 912.354.7721, Rabbi Robert Haas 20 East Gordon Street Savannah, GA 31401 912.233.1547, Rabbi Rachael Bregman 1326 Egmont Street Brunswick, GA 31521 912.265.7575, Rabbi Brad Bloom 4501 Meeting Street Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 843.689.2178, Rabbi Ken Kanter P.O. Mickve Israel is happy to host group tours. $5. Whether you are traveling to Savannah on business, for pleasure, coming to check out our community, or simply passing through, we are here for you! The nursery will be available in Cranmer Hall during the 10:30 service. We try to intensify our Jewish involvement every day and we accept upon ourselves Jewish Law while living in the 21st century. Mon Thurs: 9 AM 3 PMFri: 9 AM 12 PM, Copyright 2020 Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob, Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Central of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex. Tours last approximately 45 minutes, but we recommend allowing extra time for browsing and visiting our Judaica & Gift Shop. If you have any questions or need technical assistance, or if youd like to receive our weekly E-news with our schedule of services, classes and events, please email Jennifer Rich at jennifer.rich@mickveisrael.org. While in St. Louis, Rabbi Slatus met the young lady who would become his wife. Group Leaders should call us ahead of time and speak to our Group Tours Coordinator, Ina Kuller at (912) 233-1547 or email Ina at. There is ample on-street parking around Monterey Square and other nearby streets. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Friday against the Effingham County School District. Rabbi Slatus has introduced a Kollel to Savannah which presents Torah classes on a variety of topics and issues for the entire Community. These classes are received. Rabbi Avigdor Slatus . Welcome to Congregation Mickve Israel Located in the Historic District of Savannah, Georgia on beautiful Monterey Square, Congregation Mickve Israel, founded in 1733, is the third oldest Jewish congregation in America. CONNECT. Group Leaders should call us ahead of time and speak to our Group Tours Coordinator, Ina Kuller at (912) 233-1547 or email Ina at inakuller@mickveisrael.org for reservations and to give us information about the number of guests, names, ages, areas of interest, etc. 9 Lee Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31405 Savannah was the host city for thesailing competitionsduring the1996 Summer Olympicsheld inAtlanta. However, in order to tailor our tours for your group, we require advance arrangements. He attended Brooklyn College and graduated from and was ordained at the Mirrer Yeshiva Rabbinical College. Post Bnei Mitzvah students are also invited to co-lead our Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Family Services with Rabbi Haas, 20 East Gordon St,Savannah GA 31401 20 East Gordon St,Savannah GA 31401 Congregation Mickve Israel was named one of the 15 Most Beautiful Synagogues in the World by Cond Nast Traveler and rated among the 15 BEST Things to Do in Savannah by Trip Advisor. Powered by FEDWEB Central Privacy Policy Terms of Use, Jewish Community Foundation of Savannah Funds. About Savannah - Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob About Savannah Savannah, GA "The Hostess City of the South" Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. info@savj.org. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of theProvince of Georgiaand later the first state capital of Georgia. Monday through Friday:10 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pmPlease Call to make reservations for desired tour time: 912-233-1547. There are items going back to the founding of Savannah and Congregation Mickve Israel in 1733, the American Revolution, the Civil War, the founding of the Girl Scouts of America as well as congratulatory letters from many presidents(including George Washington) and a 15th Century Torah (the first five books of the Bible), the oldest Torah in North America. Temple Beth Israel, a synagogue in Macon, Georgia, was also the target of an antisemitic protest, with demonstrators allegedly shouting obscenities and hate speech. Congregation Agudath Achim is the Conservative congregation of Savannah, GA. Agudath Achim is an egalitarian congregation that provides a spiritual, educational and social community blending traditional ritual and practices with contemporary realities. Those listed below are also within the eruv. (912) 233-1547. In spite of this, we are a small Jewish community, so we sometimes find ourselves with more requests for home hospitality than we can provide! . This building is Mickve Israel, the onlyGothic-style synagogue in North America. In 2016, our museum won the Coastal Museums Associations Excellence in Exhibition Award. Every year, over 10,000 people from around the world come to take a guided tour of our synagogue. Today, they have over 350 member families, an active schedule of services and activities, and a place of involvement in our community and in the world at large. Sunday, June 18, The Second Sunday after Trinity. In 1981, when Rabbi Slatus came to Savannah, the Day School had a total of twenty-nine students from first through eighth grade. His influence has been a driving force to uphold and elevate the Jewish Community while increasing attendance in Torah study. Bnai Brith Jacob is Savannahs only Orthodox synagogue. The early history of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob, covering perhaps our most interesting period, is somewhat obscure as the early records were lost long ago. Coordinates: 32.07104N 81.09427W Congregation Mickve Israel in Savannah, Georgia, is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States, as it was organized in 1735 by mostly Sephardic Jewish immigrants of Spanish-Portuguese extraction from London who arrived in the new colony in 1733. 5111 Abercorn Street Judaica & Gift ShopOpen Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 pm & 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ClosuresOur museum is closed to the public on Saturdays and Sundays (excluding Super Museum Sunday, when it is open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Please note that our facility does not have a parking garage or lot so you must use on-street parking. Savannah Jewish Federation In 1977, he directed a group of Rabbinical students and coordinated a Seed project to Panama City, Panama. If you would like to learn more about our schools. Home to the Savannah Kollel and next door to Rambam Day School, the BBJ is a community center for all things Jewish. Group ToursMickve Israel is happy to host group tours. It is also closed in observance of all public holidays, including Jewish holidays when services are being held in the sanctuary. Please note that our facility does not have a parking garage or lot so you must use on-street parking. Open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 pm & 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Our museum is closed to the public on Saturdays and Sundays (excluding Super Museum Sunday, when it is open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Savannah, GA 31405 912.355.8111 info@savj.org. In 1974, Rabbi Slatus served as one of the deans of the St. Louis Rabbinical College and lectured there on various topics such . Led by Rabbi Avigdor Slatus, we are a warm and vibrant congregation, home to Jews of all backgrounds. Rabbi Haas began his career as a rabbi in Dallas at Temple Shalom and at Congregation Emanu El in Houston, In 2012, after spending a year in Africa volunteering with American Jewish World Service, he moved to Savannah, Georgia to become the 14 th spiritual leader of Congregation Mickve Israel. 2424 Drayton St. Box 3935 Bluffton, SC 29909 843.705.2532, Rabbi Zalman Refson 2424 Drayton St., #B Savannah, GA 31401 912.844.2477, Savannah Jewish Federation It is Georgiasfifth largest cityandthird largest metropolitan area. Click on Congregation name or photo to go to the Congregation's website. Congregation Mickve Israels physical address is 20 East Gordon Street, but the entrance for tours is at 20 Wayne Street. Rabbi Robert Haas, a native of McAllen, TX, received his B. S. from the University of Texas in Austin and became an elementary school teacher in Houston. He is married to April and they have two beautiful children. In depth shiurim in Gemarah, Chumash, Halacha as well as beginners programs for those who have never experienced authentic Torah education. Savannah, GA 31405, 912.355.8111 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. We are one of the few orthodox congregations that actually has a variety of hotel options within easy walking distance of the shul! Come visit and experience true Southern hospitality, in a Torah true environment. It is also closed in observance of all public holidays, including Jewish holidays when services are being held in the sanctuary. There is ample on-street parking around Monterey Square and other nearby streets. Our Docent-guided tours last approximately 45 minutes and include access to the Sanctuary and the Museum. Parking rates are generally $1.00 per hour, payable at parking meters (coins), parking payment kiosks (cash or credit card), or the Park Savannah app (info here: https://www.savannahga.gov/2340/ParkSavannah),which makes paying for parking while you visit Savannah very easy. Shalom Schoolis a supplementary religious school in Savannah, Georgia, jointly sponsored by CongregationsAgudath Achim and Mickve Israel. More, Click here to Donate Phone: 912-352-4737 A thriving Orthodox synagogue located in Savannah, GA. Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob (BBJ for short Call the office at 912-233-1547 to find out aboutAdult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Classes. (912) 233-1547, Congregation Mickve Israel was named one of the, Explore our neo-Gothic building and magnificent sanctuary, View the two oldest Torah scrolls in North America, Learn about our Holocaust Torah and its ties to our congregation, Learn about the critical role early Jewish settlers played in the founding of Savannah, Read letters to the congregation from George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and 10 other presidents. The Rabbi and Rochel married in 1974 and moved back to New York where Rabbi Slatus offered In Depth Talmudic lectures at the Mirrer Yeshiva Rabbinical College. Click HERE to access our Congregation Mickve Israel YouTube Channel. If you will be visiting Savannah during a period that includes a Jewish or Federal holiday and would like to find out if well be open, please call the Temple at 912-233-1547 for assistance. Home - St. John's Church Savannah GA. We invite you to join us for traditional Anglican worship! [3][A]Downtown Savannah largely retains the original town plan prescribed by founderJames Oglethorpe(a design now known asThe Oglethorpe Plan). Led by Rabbi Avigdor Slatus, we are a warm and vibrant congregation, home to Jews of all backgrounds. Keren Ohr Messianic Synagogue - Savannah, GA - Messianic Jewish Synagogue, in the Savannah Georgia area < > Keren Ohr's vision is to be a messianic synagogue and community that shines the light of Yeshua to the Jewish people, greater Savannah, GA, and the world. You can contact our local schools below: 111 Atlas Street | Savannah, GA 31405912-352-7994 | [emailprotected], 111 Atlas Street | Savannah, GA 31405912-307-4200 | [emailprotected], Mon Thurs: 9 AM 3 PMFri: 9 AM 12 PM, Copyright 2020 Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob, Your requests (Friday night meal, Shabbos day meal, home hospitality). Please include any applicable allergy information, Name and phone number of your Rabbi as a reference. 42 intrepid Jews set sail from England aboard The William and Sarah, with little more than their beloved Torah (which the Congregation still uses annually in their anniversary Shabbat service) and a special kit for circumcision. Bnai Brith Jacob is Savannah's only Orthodox synagogue. Shalom School is a supplementary religious school in Savannah, Georgia, jointly sponsored by Congregations Agudath Achim and Mickve Israel. Congregation Agudath Achim. During your tour of Congregation Mickve Israel, you will have the opportunity to: Sanctuary & Museum Tour Hours and InformationOur Docent-guided tours last approximately 45 minutes and include access to the Sanctuary and the Museum. Congregation Mickve Israel is an active synagogue affilitated with the Union for Reform Judaism, located in the Historic District of Savannah, Georgia. 5111 Abercorn Street Each year, our congregation welcomes over 12,000 visitors to take a tour of our gothic-style synagogue and worship with us. Please check our calendar for upcoming events. In 2016, our museum won the Coastal Museums Association's "Excellence in Exhibition Award." AA is not only a shul its amishpacha. We welcome visitors wholeheartedly, but if your timing or preferences necessitate hotel accommodations, relax! Parking rates are generally $1.00 per hour, payable at parking meters (coins), parking payment kiosks (cash or credit card), or the Park Savannah app (info here: https://www.savannahga.gov/2340/ParkSavannah). Mon Thurs: 9 AM 3 PMFri: 9 AM 12 PM, Copyright 2020 Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. Congregation Mickve Israel Synagogues Religious Organizations (912) 233-1547 Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. Take a Step Back into Georgias History with a Tour of Congregation Mickve Israel. All Rights Reserved. When you're strollingthrough Monterey Square,you can't miss the stunning building located onBull Street between Gordon Street and E Wayne Street. Rochel was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. warmly and the attendance for the Rabbis Seminar averages 50-60 people every Monday night. Savannah is located about eight miles east of one of the busiest north-south interstates in the U.S., I-95. He is frequently asked to appear as guest lecturer at such renowned organizations as Tora Umesora, Congregation Beth Tora and the Orthodox Union. (912) 233-1547. Temple Mickve Israel Congregation Mickve Israel, located on Monterey Square, Savannah Georgia Historic Churches of Savannah Savannah's Historic District is known for its beautiful and walkable 22 squares, providing folks with greenery and respite in the heart of downtown. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. With our congregation being the third oldest Jewish congregation in America and being the first synagogue built in Georgia, Congregation Mickve Israel has a rich and unique history. In addition to daily Services and Torah classes, we also offer Kosher Food Services, Judaica Shoppe, Chevrah Kadisha, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Ncsy and Youth activities and many communal events. More, Chabad We host services every Friday & Saturday Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Rabbi Haas began his career as a rabbi in Dallas at Temple Shalom and at Congregation Emanu El in Houston, In 2012, after spending a year in Africa volunteering with American Jewish World Service, he moved to Savannah, Georgia to become the 14th spiritual leader of Congregation Mickve Israel. Whether you are coming to Savannah on your own, or you are travelling with friends and family, we invite you to visit this special place. Temple Beth Israel's Rabbi . info@savj.org. 8 a.m. Holy Communion, Church. Congregation Mickve Israel Synagogue stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Savannah, Georgia. They arrived in Savannah, a border colony town with an innovative vision for religious tolerance, to start their lives anew in a land of freedom. This building is Mickve Israel, the only Gothic-style synagogue in North America. Rabbi Avigdor Slatus, who has been serving as spiritual leader of the Bnai Brith Jacob Synagogue in Savannah, Georgia, since 1981, was born in Brooklyn, New York. Established in 1733, it is one of the oldest Jewish congregations in the United States, carrying immense historical significance. Rabbi Samuel Gelman 9 Lee Boulevard Savannah, GA 31405 912.352.4737. Congregation Mickve Israel is the third oldest Jewish congregation in America, setting up just a few months after the founding of the city of Savannah. 20 East Gordon St,Savannah GA 31401 404 were here. Congregation Mickve Israel was named one of the "15 Most Beautiful Synagogues in the World" by Cond Nast Traveler and rated among the "15 BEST Things to Do in Savannah" by Trip Advisor. Please arrive 10 MIN prior to the beginning of your tour for admission. Copyright 2023Savannah Jewish Federation. [3] Savannah, GA 31401. Copyright 2022 Congregation Agudath Achim. Congregation Agudath Achim Synagogues Conservative Synagogues Religious Organizations Website 42 YEARS IN BUSINESS (912) 352-4737 9 Lee Blvd Savannah, GA 31405 3. Engage Virtually with us as we continue worshipping and providing educational and entertaining content. Savannah, GA 31405, 912.355.8111 Through many hours of painstaking effort, the Torah Umessorah Day School now boasts of a student body of nearly one hundred students. Relocating to Savannah? Proud member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Congregation Mickve Israel was named one of the "15 Most Beautiful Synagogues in the World" by Cond Nast Traveler and rated among the "15 BEST Things to Do in Savannah" by Trip Advisor. Savannah Jewish Federation 5111 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31405 912.355.8111 info@savj.org Powered by FEDWEB Central Privacy Policy Terms of Use, Jewish Community Foundation of Savannah Funds. Please Call to make reservations for desired tour time: 912-233-1547. In our award-winning Lawrence & Nancy Gutstein Museum, you will find artifacts, documents, and other historical items that tell Congregation Mickve Israels fascinating story. Savannahs downtown area, which includes theSavannah Historic District, theSavannah Victorian Historic Districtand22 parklike squares, is one of the largestNational Historic Landmark Districtsin the United States (designated by the U.S. government in 1966). It is one of the few religious schools in the United States to successfully serve the children and families of both Conservative and Reform Congregations.
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