“Rabbi Beryl provides a most interesting tour of his world. We began with a short orientation at the library. Introductions were made, philosophies exchanged.
We got a feel for this community and what makes it special.
With his open demeaner and great sense of humor, we left understanding the basics of this group. There was no criticism of the participants, and no soliciting with tzudukah boxes.
A most interesting way to the understanding of another culture. A great way for families and friends to spend some time thinking about their own history”
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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
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
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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
Lynn W
- 15/04/2015
The tour is a tremendously rich experience for me. It is among the best events I have ever attended. So much of what I learned of the Chassidic laws and practices makes sense to me. They are like values I already embrace, but with added dimension as to the fullness of meaning and the possibilities for interpretation. I don’t agree about many things I discovered, but that is of no import. It is all thought provoking and much is absolutely right on, without doubt, true! A very good thing, and not something one gets from just any tour. This was part tour, part theology/philosophy lesson.
At this tour you truly enter a different world, philosophically and literally. The Crown Heights neighborhood is amazing. With the exception of modern accoutrements you would think you had stepped back into another century. The day we were there, October 6, 2013, there was a Kosher Food Festival going on on Kingston Avenue. Wonderful music filled the air and I never saw so many strollers and small children at an event in my life – a fact that I think the community would be proud of having been noticed! There was a challah braiding activity booth for kids – wonderful – I wanted to join in myself.
Rabbi Beryl Epstein, our tour leader is an approachable, charming man and an entertaining and informative speaker. Couldn’t be better.
I’m reluctant to mention the only negative thing about the tour, because for me it was really no huge deal in comparison to all the wonderful things about my experience and it does not keep me from giving a five star review. It’s the lunch. I mention it because I think many people would have a big problem with it. I also don’t think the lunch is at all necessary to make the tour worthwhile. It could be eliminated and the tour would be well worth its price.
I cannot emphasize enough how very special this experience is for me. I recommend it to anyone traveling to New York City.
Edith A
- 08/10/2013
Clinton Aarts
- 04/02/2020
The visit was %100 worth it
Bob Truth
- 13/09/2017
Cannot thank Rabbi Epstein enough for a wonderful tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it and learned so much. Cannot recommend highly enough
Cath1607
- 04/01/2016
This was a very interesting and enjoyable tour. it was very interesting to hear the different life styles and beliefs. Rabbi Epstein was a very good host…Enjoyed learning about the Mikvah and other Lubavitch beliefs…Just a very nice day…
Lewis B
- 05/08/2013
This was everything I was hoping for and more!!! I’m so very grateful we got to go through this tour. It really was wonderful, extremely informative, and thought provoking. We very much enjoyed the tour!
Chante Cramp
- 22/10/2022
Thank you Chaya for the fascinating tour today and for answering with our questions. Being able to go into a Synagogue was the highlight. Much appreciated and lovely to meet you.
Julie Millar
- 11/04/2021
Fascinating "behind the scenes" of Hasidic life in Brooklyn. As must see – even for Episcopalians!
Ed H
- 10/01/2012
Spent a weekend in the city and this tour was, hands down, the highlight of my trip.
Chaya, our guide was friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. She second-to-none knowledge of Crown Heights and the history of its Chabad community.
Cannot recommend this tour enough!
Chad Adler
- 12/12/2021
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.