Explore the rich history of Philadelphia’s Jewish Quarter on a walking tour led by Dr. Schatz. Discover the vibrant community’s synagogues, bakeries, and more.
Explore the rich history of Philadelphia’s Jewish Quarter on a walking tour led by Dr. Schatz. Discover the vibrant community’s synagogues, bakeries, and more.
- South Street - South Street was the commercial hub of the immigrant Jewish quarter. We walk through the neighborhoods both north and south of it, stopping to see various former and current synagogues, the Hebrew school, immigrant bank, bath houses, theaters, union halls, restaurants and a currently open kosher Jewish bakery.
- South Street - South Street was the commercial hub of the immigrant Jewish quarter. We walk through the neighborhoods both north and south of it, stopping to see various former and current synagogues, the Hebrew school, immigrant bank, bath houses, theaters, union halls, restaurants and a currently open kosher Jewish bakery.
- Admission to multiple synagogues, subject to their policies
- Admission to multiple synagogues, subject to their policies
- Snacks
- Snacks
Discover the lives of the Jewish immigrants at the dawn of the 20th century. The tour includes a range of sites such as synagogues, banks, bakeries, and schools. Dr. Schatz, a specialist in Philadelphia’s Jewish History, will be sharing personal family stories whilst highlighting significant buildings and institutions in the area. Usually, there is an…
Discover the lives of the Jewish immigrants at the dawn of the 20th century. The tour includes a range of sites such as synagogues, banks, bakeries, and schools. Dr. Schatz, a specialist in Philadelphia’s Jewish History, will be sharing personal family stories whilst highlighting significant buildings and institutions in the area. Usually, there is an opportunity to visit at least one currently functioning synagogue (dependent on its opening times), as well as a kosher Jewish bakery. Feel free to have snacks on your own cost, and any contributions at the synagogue are appreciated.
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.