Congregation Mickve Israel

Casey Morris

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Tony was fantastic. Such a storyteller and a great personality and character. This synagogue is amazing. So much beauty, so much Jewish symbolism, so much everything(the voice and the presence of the Jewish people speak to everything through it and speak everything by and in it). They have a very cool little museum upstairs. It has so many interesting artifacts. You felt how precious they were to the members of the Jewish community that had been at one end with them at one point in history. The pride of the Jewish people is strong and they have many reasons to engage in this zeal. I came out a prouder American. I came out realizing the indebtedness we have to our Jewish brethren for our great country. Mr. Tony was one of those great Jewish Americans that you’d like to be with and have on your side. Great Times. Mazel Tov!

Mitchell baratz

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Absolutely wonderful tour, Tour Guide lady and we did the extended tour for the 250 anniversary of the declaration of independence and the staff there was wonderful

Glenda Medina

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Beautiful synagogue. Most illustrative tour. Excellent guide. Well maintain, interesting information, great souvenirs.

lowcountrycyber

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

★★★★★ Congregation Mickve Israel is one of my favorite architectural stops in Savannah. The building is stunning — the Gothic Revival style, pointed arches, tall vertical lines, stained glass, and dramatic profile make it feel almost cathedral-like, but with its own distinct Jewish identity and history. It stands out beautifully among the squares and historic homes nearby. One of my favorite details is the way it sits in visual conversation with the church behind it. I don’t know if that was intentional, but there is something really striking about the architectural continuity between the Old Testament and New Testament traditions in that view. You have this historic synagogue with a Gothic form, and then nearby Christian architecture echoing some of the same sacred design language. It creates one of those subtle Savannah moments where history, faith, and architecture overlap in a really memorable way. Even if you are just walking through Monterey Square, it is worth stopping for a few minutes to appreciate the building, the setting, and the way it contributes to the layered character of the neighborhood.