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In front of the Vilna Shul
South Street
In Kesher Israel
Bnai Abraham
In the Vilna Shul

Walking Tour of Philadelphia Historic Jewish Quarter

By Michael Schatz
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Overview

Come see where the turn of the 20th century Jewish immigrants lived, worked, prayed and played. Includes synagogues, banks, bakeries, schools. Dr. Schatz is an expert in Philadelphia Jewish History and shares his own family storey as we point out the various buildings and institutions in the area. We usually can enter at least one currently active synagogue (depends on their hours), as well as the local Jewish kosher bakery. Snacks on your own, and donations at the synagogue are welcome.

Activity location

  • South Street
    • 301 South St,
    • 19147, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • South 6th Street & Spruce Street
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedadmission to various synagogues- dependant upon their current policies
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

South Street
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
South Street was the commercial hub of the immigrant Jewish quarter. We walk through the areas both north and south of it, stopping to see various former and current synagogues, the Hebrew school, immigrant bank, bath houses, theatres, union halls, restaurants and a currently open kosher Jewish bakery.
Society Hill (Pass by)
We begin our walking tour along Spruce and Pine Streets in the Society Hill Area. We see Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Vilna Shul, and Society Hill Synagogue.
Independence National Historical Park (Pass by)
Our walking tour is just to the south of Independence National Historic Park. It is easy to include the Jewish Quarter Walking tour when you visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Constitution Museum, or the National Museum of American Jewish History.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSouth Street
    • 301 South St,
    • 19147, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESouth 6th Street & Spruce Street
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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