| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Unique experience
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| Fri, Jan 2 10:00 AM |
JonasH |
Male |
40-49 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| The tour was very interesting. We were only a small group. The two guides spent a lot of time with us (more then four hours); they tried to answer all questions. If you want to see something very different we can recommend it. Off course you have to be interested - otherwise it gets boring. The Hassidic Jews in Crown Heights are obviously not as orthodox as the Hassidic Jews in Williamsburg. We never really understood the differences. We would have liked to hear more about that. |
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Very instructive experience.
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| Fri, Jan 2 10:00 AM |
carlos121180 |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The tour shows the way of life of this community in a very practical way; besides, you get to know some of the most important places for the whole Hasidic Judaism, as for example the Chabad Library and 770. The tour guides were excellent, and one of them, Rabbi Kaplan, didn't hesitate to stay some hours more in order to answer all our questions. If you want to learn more about Jewish tradition, this is definitely an opportunity that you cannot let pass. |
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A traveller in search of knowledge
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| Wed, Dec 31, 08 10:00 AM |
johnsmith |
Male |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The tour proved an invaluable insight into this exclusive society.
The guide was knowledgeable, friendly and able to answer all questions presented.
I would strongly recommend this tour to any person with a desire to understand other societies in our world. |
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Educational Experience
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| Sun, Dec 28, 08 10:00 AM |
NicolaM |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Individual |
| I found this tour to very interesting and it was a wonderful educational experience. I learnt so much about religion, theology, history, culture, society, language etc. etc. I really appreciated the knowledge and learning of the rabbi who led the tour. What really made this tour outstanding for me was the attitude of the tour leader, in particular his efforts to answer all questions as comprehensively as possible. |
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A wonderful tour
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| Sun, Dec 28, 08 10:00 AM |
darellejgil |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| We could have gone on for hours discussing all the many aspect of Chassidism.
The Rabbi was open, informative, congenial. A wonderful experience I think everyone should participate in to better understand the lifestyle of the Chassidic Jews. Their devotion to G-d is truly inspiring. Thank you for the experience. I will pass it on to my friends and hope to some day return.
DJG, Sayville, NY |
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Very informative
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| Fri, Dec 26, 08 10:00 AM |
miracle68 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Individual |
| The tour was very informative. The tour guides were very nice. It was a culture shock but it is a good event to go to when visiting NYC. |
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Terrific view in to a different lifestyle
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| Thu, Dec 25, 08 10:00 AM |
mschreiber |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| This tour provided an exciting and educational view of a culture which had previously not welcomed outsiders or probing questions. I now understand the culture, its participants and the lure of the community.There are still some hard questions which remain unanswered. |
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Children and what to expect
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| Mon, Dec 22, 08 10:00 AM |
stevenwilson |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Worship
Please inform guests before taking them into worship services what exactly you will be doing and what to expect.
Children really need to be forewarned about what to expect.
Thank you,
Steven M. Wilson |
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good way to enlighten yourself about Jewish ways
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| Sun, Dec 14, 08 10:00 AM |
drumroll99 |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I very much enjoyed the tour. It was interesting going to the synagogue and seeing the praying and the rocking and so forth. Also, having all the different concepts explained, etc. They are very open to questions, which is wonderful. |
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Extremely enthusiastic
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| Fri, Dec 12, 08 10:00 AM |
Hickey |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Seeing the pamphlet at the Hotel Le Jolie on 235 Meeker Avenue was the answer to a prayer - I had been planning to make my own tour of the Brooklyn Chasidic areas myself.
Though I arrived for the tour open to outcomes, I was very, very pleased with Rabbi Epstein, his knowledge, his warmth, and the open welcoming of the whole Lubivicher community to the tour group that day. The lunch was really, really good, and I was made to feel very deeply connected to the community from all the personal touches that were accorded us. Being a part of 770 Synogogue was the high point along with the openness of the Rabbi. When I mentioned that I had misplaced my copy of the Rebbe Schneerson testimonial book composed by Mr Jacobson, the rabbi made sure that I was able to buy another one because I complained that the book was very hard to find on Amazon. From the book I found just the words that I wanted for my daughter's wedding toast next Sunday.
I cannot recommend the tour enough (I have been recommending it to many already). It was the best 40 dollars that I have ever spent. I wish now that I had taken more photos! |
