Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue
Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue
Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue
4.5
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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4.5
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Andrea R
Lafayette, LA46 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
The free tour offered by this historic synagogue was excellent. It covered the history of Jewish communities in the South, the actual history of the building and the Jewish community in Charleston (including the creation of what is now the Reform branch of Judaism) and the current Jewish community as well. The temple has 4 torahs, including one dating from Revolutionary times and one surviving the Holocaust that had previously been used in a Polish synagogue.
Written 6 March 2015
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gingerlee13
Edmond, OK411 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
We visited the synagogue and had a wonderful 1 hour tour. The synagogue has a very rich history that demonstrates the importance of religious freedom and tolerance in the US. The sanctuary is beautiful. Our guide was a retired professor who gave us an enthusiastic, detailed history of the site. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 17 October 2018
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Stucolco
Johns Island, SC1,536 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
As part of “A World of Jewish Culture at Piccolo Spoleto”, my wife and I attended a concert titled “Aron Zelkowicz and Friends at BSBI.” All 3 performers, Aron Zelkowicz (cello), Nurit Pacht (violin) and Taisiya Pushkar (piano) were superb in the pieces that they performed including several by Joachim Stutschewsky. We had previously attended several concerts at KKBE but this was the first at BBBI which has a beautiful sanctuary. We enjoyed the pre-concert dinner, a bargain at $18 and found people from the synagogue that we met to be very friendly.
Written 6 June 2018
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Joseph O
19 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
A wonderful tour recounting the long history of Jews in Charleston. They were as fractious and vulnerable as the rest of us but they prospered and live on.
Written 8 January 2017
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ilene552015
New York41 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
The people, and other congregants who were shopping, were very friendly. They readily told the history of their synagogue and its significance. We were give a tour and could see many interesting items around the sanctuary and up on the bema.
The gift shop had gifts I had never seen before so I bought all of the souvenirs for our entire trip right there. We also bought a beautiful tree of life for ourselves. I am so glad we stopped there.
The gift shop had gifts I had never seen before so I bought all of the souvenirs for our entire trip right there. We also bought a beautiful tree of life for ourselves. I am so glad we stopped there.
Written 3 May 2017
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bluebuggy
Austin, TX51 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
The congregants were very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed an excellent Italian meal Friday night and cholent and great lunch on Saturday. The rabbi spoke about the newly enlarged eruv and how many details fell into place due to special intervention. Shul services were very familiar and much like at home.
Written 10 December 2016
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househunter16
Louisville, KY12 contributions
May 2016
the feel of history, people's prayers is in the wood and walls. lovely structure nestled into a neighborhood that feels like I'd like to explore.
Written 12 May 2016
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Jenibear
Tampa, FL14 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
We visited the Synagogue during our trip to Charleston. The tour lasted about an hour. Although it was $10 the cost was with it (there are discounts for students and military)
The guide provided a comprehensive history of Judaism in Charleston. What I found very interesting was the role the Jewish people had in the Civil War. I highly recommend this tour for all who are even slightly interested in history or religion.
The guide provided a comprehensive history of Judaism in Charleston. What I found very interesting was the role the Jewish people had in the Civil War. I highly recommend this tour for all who are even slightly interested in history or religion.
Written 17 April 2016
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Phyllis M
2 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Linda was a fantastic tour guide and we learned about the congregation's history, its role in the Jewish life of Charleston and its ongoing contributions.
Written 20 March 2016
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Rothcrew
Miami Beach, FL8 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
Photos are not of the Orthodox synagogue. The photos are of the Reform Temple in Charleston. A correction is required. Both synagogues are well worth visiting.
Written 30 December 2015
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