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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
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dsorrellscmi | Sep 3, 2026Beautiful and Entertaining
This historic synagogue absolutely blew me away! The staff was extremely welcoming, even with the construction and painting going on outside. The guided tour was super informative and the docent was ...
lgamir82 | Aug 12, 2026A must when in Savannah
Leni was a wonderful guide. We learned so much about the history of the Jews in Savannah and its current strength in the community ! Very proud of your vibrancy and so glad we toured and visited ...
Pamela T | Jul 5, 2026A must-see for locals and tourists
This tour and special exhibit (going on now through January 2027) should be a must see for all locals and tourists alike. On our particular visit, our party of 4 had a private tour with a very ...
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