Explore the vibrant Jewish neighborhoods of 20th century Philadelphia on a guided tour. Visit synagogues, shopping districts, and cultural landmarks that shaped the city’s Jewish community.
Explore the vibrant Jewish neighborhoods of 20th century Philadelphia on a guided tour. Visit synagogues, shopping districts, and cultural landmarks that shaped the city’s Jewish community.
The tour will take us through a neighborhood that was vibrant with Jewish culture in the early 1900s. There might be an opportunity to visit one of the former synagogues, and we will view the exteriors of several others.
Highlights
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Strawberry Mansion
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Albert Einstein Medical Center Heliport
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Temple University
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Beth Sholom Synagogue
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Congregation Rodeph Shalom
The tour will take us through a neighborhood that was vibrant with Jewish culture in the early 1900s. There might be an opportunity to visit one of the former synagogues, and we will view the exteriors of several others.
Highlights
-
Strawberry Mansion
-
Albert Einstein Medical Center Heliport
-
Temple University
-
Beth Sholom Synagogue
-
Congregation Rodeph Shalom

- Admission to specific former synagogues, subject to their COVID-19 policies
- Admission to specific former synagogues, subject to their COVID-19 policies
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Private transportation
Take advantage of this opportunity to embark on a guided tour of the historically vibrant Jewish neighborhoods of 20th-century Philadelphia. Participants will use their own vehicles as Dr. Schatz provides insightful explanations and guides them through a personalized itinerary in the neighborhoods of their ancestors. The tour includes visits to former…
Take advantage of this opportunity to embark on a guided tour of the historically vibrant Jewish neighborhoods of 20th-century Philadelphia. Participants will use their own vehicles as Dr. Schatz provides insightful explanations and guides them through a personalized itinerary in the neighborhoods of their ancestors. The tour includes visits to former and current synagogues, as well as the bustling shopping districts, cultural sites, educational institutions, and social service buildings that once flourished in Jewish Philadelphia.
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.