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Congregation Mickve Israel
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As the third oldest Jewish congregation in America and the first synagogue built in Georgia, Congregation Mickve Israel has a rich history. In our award-winning Lawrence & Nancy Gutstein Museum, visitors can find unique artifacts dating back to when the congregation was founded in 1733, including the oldest Torah in North America, letters to our congregation from presidents, and much more.
Congregation Mickve Israel was named one of the “15 Most Beautiful Synagogues in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler and rated among the “15 BEST Things to Do in Savannah” by Trip Advisor. Each year, our congregation welcomes over 12,000 visitors to take a tour of our gothic-style synagogue and worship with us. Our docent-guided tours last approximately 45 minutes, and we host both individual visitors and groups.
Congregation Mickve Israel was named one of the “15 Most Beautiful Synagogues in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler and rated among the “15 BEST Things to Do in Savannah” by Trip Advisor. Each year, our congregation welcomes over 12,000 visitors to take a tour of our gothic-style synagogue and worship with us. Our docent-guided tours last approximately 45 minutes, and we host both individual visitors and groups.
TripAdvisor® Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
bigelskis | Mar 25, 2025Excellent
Magnificent synagogue! Well worth seeing and taking the tour. Historic Torahs and documents. The sanctuary is a sight to see ...
Jo K | Mar 7, 2025Great tour of historic Temple
A beautiful synagogue with a wonderful history. A great docent shared information about this special place and its congregation. ...
Jo-Ann G | Mar 6, 2025Third Oldest Synagogue in the United States
My visit was excellent for three reasons: the architecture of the synagogue, Kerry, the outstanding docent, the history of the Jews in Savannah. This was an extremely worthwhile visit. ...
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