Thank you Chaya for your warmth and your knowledge. This was an incredibly informative tour. I truly enjoy it. Eye opener for someone like me who knew very little about the community. The tour was conducted respectfully but with a lot energy and knowledge by an incredible young woman – Chaya. I can only warmly recommend this tour !!
Get An Insider's View of the Community...
TOUR CHASSIDIC COMMUNITIES
Jewish Tours
In Chassidic Communities
Since 1982 we offer Jewish Tours through our Chassidic neighborhoods to anyone who wishes to learn more about Jewish or Chassidic life. We either walk by or walk inside of many hidden gems to see and learn about Judaism and Chassidism in history and in practice. Join our adventure through a community….
TOUR CHASSIDIC COMMUNITIES
Jewish Tours
In Chassidic Communities
Â
Since 1982 we offer Jewish Tours through our Chassidic neighborhoods to anyone who wishes to learn more about Jewish or Chassidic life. We either walk by or walk inside of many hidden gems to see and learn about Judaism and Chassidism in history and in practice. Join our adventure through a community….
Exclusive Jewish Tours in Chassidic Communities
Discover The
Secrets Of Jewish Chassidic Life
Why our Tour Is The Perfect Choice?
01.
The original Jewish Tours
Rabbi Epstein turned what began as classes into tours of the community in 1982 so visitors can experience the community through the eyes of a local.
02.
Licensed Chassidic Guides
All our guides grew up exposed to all sects of Judaism including multiple chassidic, yeshivish, and orthodox groups providing a wide breath of knowledge on all of Jewish life.
03.
Go Behind Closed doors
Many of our locations take you behind closed doors (at guides discretion) to gain an insider's view into Judaism, Jewish, Chassidic, and Chabad life. Our tours don't just walk by we walk inside and gain a deeper understanding of the practices, customs, and traditions while answering all your questions you were afraid to ask.
Satisfied Customers
Mariam Traore
- 25/05/2021
This was a Divine Appointment tour. I set out on my mission to L.A. But I did not have the money for the trip. I had two jobs to do. The first to tell all Jews I met in divine appointments that it is time to return to Israel because something heavy is going down in the West and YHVH said “Wherever you are at the ends of the heavens or at the ends of the earth, I will bring you back!”. The second was to check how my book Songs of Messiah was doing in the  LA book fair. When I recieved enough money to fly to New York from London I did that. I told my cousin in Brooklyn to drop me at the nearest Jewish community. I ended up outside the Jewish Childrens Museum and saw a sign saying “Welcome Moshiach” or something like that. I went to the shop with the sign and they sent me down to the BASEMENT. There there was a Rabbi (a certain Rabbi Epstein) standing and he asked me if I had come for the tour. I said “Is there a tour?” I said “I came to see what we goyim can do to help in the Welcome Messiah Campaign”. He was busy with the tour and so handed me over to a couple of other Rabbis who gave me the Seven Laws of Noah which I know. I decided “I must go on the tour.” In Greek terms “It was my destiny”. And what a great decision it was! One of the first things Rabbi Epstein said was “This is the biggest Jewish community outside of Israel in the world”! Perfect more than any people these need to let YHVH transplant them to Israel! The insights I was given to the Chasidic way of life and the clear boundaries of who and who is not a Jew was amazing(Although I still dont know why they can’t do all that in Israel). I have studied a little Judaism in Israel, with this Rabbi and that but in this tour I was given some very precious insights and learned things I never knew before. One very important insight I recieved confirmed my understanding that the Torah is a system set up by YHVH which if obeyed will bring protection and blessing on the obedient. I knew this already from the tithe and from my Christian background. We believe before one letter can be removed from the Torah, the sun will disappear first. But the Rabbi’s explanation of the Mezuzah took me to a new level of understanding! Then he gave me advice about getting a cheap airline ticket to Los Angeles. I followed this and got a ticket for 186 dollars! Oh YHVH be praised for this amazing divine appointment!
Antony H.
- 09/05/2013
I was afraid that touring the Hassidic community would be intimidating. Nothing could be further from the truth. Prior to the tour, as I walked along several blocks, community members stopped to wish me well and welcome me. By the time I met with my tour guide, Rabbi Beryl Epstein, I had many questions on my mind. He graciously and non-judgmentally answered every question. I felt privileged to enter the Hassidic neighborhood with such a kind and knowledgeable guide. He very obviously wanted to share the basics of his beliefs. I am anxious to return with my husband to take this tour again.
Judy L
- 19/11/2015
Dovi I
- 20/02/2022
I am not a Jew but am very interested in the Jewish culture and their history. The Hassidic Walking tour was the perfect way to see and learn about a people who are solely committed to their beliefs without trying to impose them on others. I happened to be there the day after their holy days and there were visitors there from around the world. It was quite the center of activity as they were all leaving to return to their homes. We observed worship, saw how they restore Torahs, learned about their rituals and laws and how they have integrated themselves into today’s world without losing who they are as a people. I found the whole experience to be enlightening and would highly recommend it.
djh0044
- 01/09/2011
Nothing short of fantastic. Knowledgeable, personal, and enlightening!
Florian Ziegler
- 11/08/2022
Mendel Eisenbach
- 08/04/2016
My girlfriend and I absolutely loved the Chassidic Walking Tour. It is one thing to learn about Chassidic culture through books or movies, but nothing is better than experiencing it first-hand. These people are so dedicated to their faith and families. We have much respect for the Chassidic community. Everyone that we met was so warm and friendly. I was invited to wear tefillin at the main synagogue. I’ve never seen anyone do that at my temple, so I was unfamiliar with the practice. They were nice enough to let me use a set and they talked me through the blessings. I have since ordered my own set of tefillin from Israel and I am excited to use them. The falafel sandwich that I had for lunch was the best one I’ve ever had. My girlfriend said she hadn’t had one that good since her Birthright Israel trip. The Chabad movement and the other Chassidic Jews are truly keeping Judaism alive, and I must tip my yarmulke to them. 😉
Matthew L.
- 21/07/2015
Chaya was very informative and showed me all the highlights of Jewish life in Crown Heights! She answered all my questions and I had a wonderful experience! Can't recommend this tour enough.
Sure Jan
- 25/05/2021
We went on a tour yesterday with Chaya. She was just amazing! She knew the history and all the details of Jewish traditions and cultures. I was just simply amazed at her ability to explain everything in such a simplistic way. It was worth every penny and some more! I high recommend this tour and would like to take future tours with her in Williamsburg. Do not miss this unique opportunity of touring Brooklyn’s unique neighborhood ! Trust me, you will enjoy it! Chaya is the best!!
Shefali S
- 11/08/2022
The History
Family-owned tours
Rabbi Beryl Epstein began running classes for visitors to the Chabad Rebbe and evolved over the years to one of the most respected and world-renowned tours in NYC. Through humor and charisma he shared Chassidic love and welcomed visitors on a journey through Chassidic life providing what people found to be a profound Jewish experience.Â