An intimate 3 hour tour (plan on more time as lunch follows) where Rabbi Epstein shares everything he knows about the Lubovitch sect. He is open, thoughtful, honest and truly hopes to inform. The thick veil held by this group is turned to gauze as he enlightens in a thoughtful way. We visited an eastern European style synagogue and observed the daily rituals of the men viewed from the women’s concealed viewing area. We visited a Mikvah (ritual cleansing bath) and learned of it’s importance to the religion. Then we visited the small teffillin workshop and learned about the various animal parts utilized with a kosher bent. Absolutely loved it, the time whizzed by. If you are at all interested in learning about a different culture this was A+. A 30 min easy subway ride from mid-town to Crown Heights B’klyn. (Get of the subway and you are jarred from the sophistication of Manhattan to the rich culture of a distinct neighborhood of African Americans and Jews.) Lunch is not to be missed as it’s a casual sit down with the ever garrulous rabbi in a small Halel eatery serving fresh felafel. Any questions you may have forgotten during the tour will be remembered.

This is one of the most mind blowing experiences I have had in my whole life. As an agnostic I went on the tour just out of curiosity and while I left feeling immensely happy that I am not a chasidic jew myself, I also left feeling more informed and in many ways also inspired. There are many things that I will never understand about this lifestyle, but I found that many things in the philiosophical base of judaism is very much useful in my daily life. I will definetely recommend this to any one who is a curious person such as myself.

I loved to see the worship spaces and the people practicing the traditional religion. I loved how informed and knowledgeable my guide was and I truly felt embraced by the community!

Thankyou Rabbi Epstein. A great host. Crown Heights is an interseting neighbourhood to explore. A great insight into a different way of life and beliefs. Had no idea what to expect, but walked away glad we did the tour.
Tonia and Michael.

This was a fascinating experience, and one I enjoyed thoroughly. Any question was welcomed and answered thoughtfully, and I came away informed and for reasons I can’t quite make sense of, quite inspired. A must for people visiting NY.

This proved to be a very enlightening experience. The tour of Crown Heights Lubavitch community opened my eyes and mind to a very different world. Rabbi Beryl Epstein was brilliant in explaining the history, customs and all aspects of the religion from dress to prayer. A fascinating look into a world I knew very little about, I walked away with great respect for the Rabbi and the community.