Explore Charleston’s rich Jewish heritage with a private tour, uncovering historic synagogues, hidden sites, and the city’s unique Jewish history.
Explore Charleston’s rich Jewish heritage with a private tour, uncovering historic synagogues, hidden sites, and the city’s unique Jewish history.
- Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim - Discover the Sephardic heritage of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, the oldest continuously operating synagogue in the United States and the birthplace of American Reform Judaism.
- Fulton Street - Uncover the tale of Grace Peixotto, the daughter of a religious leader, and the brothel she managed and owned at this location….
- Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim - Discover the Sephardic heritage of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, the oldest continuously operating synagogue in the United States and the birthplace of American Reform Judaism.
- Fulton Street - Uncover the tale of Grace Peixotto, the daughter of a religious leader, and the brothel she managed and owned at this location.
- Broad Street - Visit the former pharmacy of Dr. Jacob de la Motta, recognized as the first Jewish-owned pharmacy in the United States, along with the Hebrew Orphan Society, the oldest incorporated Jewish charity in the nation.
- Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue - Discover BSBI, the oldest Ashkenazi Orthodox synagogue in continuous operation in the United States.
- Little Jerusalem - Delve into “Little Jerusalem,” a vibrant Ashkenazi Jewish neighborhood from the 1800s.
- Charleston Holocaust Memorial - Visit Charleston’s Holocaust Memorial and appreciate the profound symbolism in its distinctive design.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Charleston’s Rich History and Jewish Heritage.
Until the 1820s, Charleston boasted the largest Jewish community in the United States, even outpacing New York!
This exclusive tour combines well-known landmarks with hidden treasures, integrating Jewish history into the larger narrative of Charleston.
Participants will explore both renowned and lesser-known…
Charleston’s Rich History and Jewish Heritage.
Until the 1820s, Charleston boasted the largest Jewish community in the United States, even outpacing New York!
This exclusive tour combines well-known landmarks with hidden treasures, integrating Jewish history into the larger narrative of Charleston.
Participants will explore both renowned and lesser-known sites, including “Little Jerusalem” and two of America’s oldest synagogues: one, the oldest continuously used and the birthplace of Reform Judaism; the other, the country’s oldest active Orthodox Ashkenazi congregation. Additionally, visitors will discover the first Jewish-owned pharmacy in America, a brothel once managed by a Jewish woman, and residences and public spaces linked to merchants, leaders, and reformers.
Throughout the journey, the tour pays tribute to the contributions of African Americans and considers Jewish participation in Charleston’s slave economy and the Civil War.
Each tour is private, leisurely, and meticulously designed — complete with refreshments and storytelling that ensure the experience is both significant and unforgettable.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.