Saint John Trip Overview
You will drive to the Saint John Jewish museum, housed in a late Victorian mansion with a rich history of its own. The Museum is connected to the sanctuary of the Congregation Shaarei Zedek, which at its peak numbered over 1400 members.
During your approximately 45 minute tour, your trained guide will show you several of the permanent exhibits, and explain how the museum collects, preserves, and displays the history of the Jewish community of Saint John. You will have the rare privilege of having the Ark opened for you to observe the century-old Torahs with their traditional silver adornments. Discover the Religion Room, where displays explain many Jewish holidays and customs, illustrated with artifacts from the homes of members of the Jewish community. Examine the small but authentic Hebrew School, including half-century-old desks upon which generations of students carved their names. You can even watch a short video on the history of the Jewish community.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Saint John, Canada
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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You will drive to the Saint John Jewish museum, housed in a late Victorian mansion with a rich history of its own. The Museum is connected to the sanctuary of the Congregation Shaarei Zedek, which at its peak numbered over 1400 members.
During your approximately 45 minute tour, your trained guide will show you several of the permanent exhibits, and explain how the museum collects, preserves, and displays the history of the Jewish community of Saint John. You will have the rare privilege of having the Ark opened for you to observe the century-old Torahs with their traditional silver adornments. Discover the Religion Room, where displays explain many Jewish holidays and customs, illustrated with artifacts from the homes of members of the Jewish community. Examine the small but authentic Hebrew School, including half-century-old desks upon which generations of students carved their names. You can even watch a short video on the history of the Jewish community.
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Stop At: Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, 91 Leinster St, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 1J2 Canada
During your approximately 45 minute tour, your trained guide will show you several of the permanent exhibits, and explain how the museum collects, preserves, and displays the history of the Jewish community of Saint John.
Duration: 1 hour
