“Friendship and understanding ensued! Yozef was our guide and although the tour started out a little slow as he is shy, it ended up being one of the best tours we took in NYC given the insights into a culture different from our own. Yozef was warm, funny, engaging and willing to share insights into both his religion and his way of life. He answered every question, no matter how awkward, and gave us a comprehensive tour of the neighborhood to understand both the practical aspects of living the Chabad life but also the spiritual reasons for doing so.

We did not know this but the last Rabbe for the community lived in this area and so the site is a holy one. That made for a tour that included the Synagogue, the museum and house of the Rabbe with preserved artifacts, a fruit store, a Judaica store, a Scribe, a deli for very yummy treats, and an art gallery. Wonderful.

There is simply no way to grasp the depth of the Jewish religion in a few hours but if you are interested in a religion different than your own and understanding more about the daily lives of the people who practice it then I cannot recommend this tour highly enough.”