Beth Sholom Synagogue Tour

Excellent explanations & presentation of the building & its history. Hi

Starting with Selma our docent ..she is such a warm friendly intelligent creative person We have visited other Frank Lloyd wright structures but since we are Jewish, this Synagogue m eant the most to us. And, we are members of Temple Israel Albany NY and Cantor David Tillman retired Cantor of Beth Shalom is a graduate of Temple Israel. we were impressed in so many ways. Every little detail that Selma pointed out has significnce to coordinate with the overall design. It was so interesting that 2 hours went very quickly. WE also got to see all areas of the Syngagoue and s urroundings, very complete tour. Thank you for making tours available.

Very good tour given by docent who was quite knowledgeable and pointed out noteworthy arch. features. History and vision of Rabbi Cohen was a great example of the impact one man can have on the world.

Far too much of the tour was spent staring at the timeline in the visitor's room as the guide read word for word off of the wall, when we spent only a few minutes in the main congregation hall. The overall experience felt rushed, and then very slow in parts (when standing in the visitor's room). Incorrect information was shared. I could tell the guide had only the best intentions, but the training program should be more disciplined in order to prevent guides from telling visitors things that aren't true. The building could be much better maintained to at least appear to the public that it's doing alright - leaving out large plastic bins in the middle of the beautiful glass ceiling-ed congregation space felt sloppy. Overall, so much of the tour means well but the format and information shared needs to be reconsidered.

Knowledgeable knowledgeable guide

We never made it to the tour. I phoned and emailed to cancel

Our guide was so knowledgeable as well as personable. It made for a great afternoon adventure!!!