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Welcome to Congregation Mickve Israel
Located in the Historic District of Savannah, Georgia on beautiful Monterey Square, Congregation Mickve Israel, founded in 1733, is the third oldest Jewish congregation in America. Our first synagogue, constructed in 1820, was the first synagogue built in Georgia. Our magnificent sanctuary, completed in 1878, features unique gothic style architecture and led Condé Nast Traveler to name Congregation Mickve Israel one of the 15 Most Beautiful Synagogues in the World.
Deeply rooted in Savannah’s history, Congregation Mickve Israel is foremost, a thriving and active Reform Jewish synagogue.
We host worship services every Shabbat and during all Jewish holidays.
Please call our office Monday – Friday to find out more information about attending our Friday night and Saturday morning Shabbat Services: 912-233-1547. To stream our services on-line, visit Mickve Israel Savannah – YouTubeWe are also a captivating historical site for both the Jewish community and visitors from across the globe.
Please see our Museum & Tours page to schedule a docent-led tour and to read about our current Covid protocols.Who We Are
Congregation Mickve Israel is a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive historic Reform Jewish congregation practicing both contemporary/mainstream and classical Judaism. We are a vibrant, growing synagogue of over 455 families that takes great pride in honoring our rich history and traditions while pursuing our vision for the future. We offer religious, social and educational programs that are stimulating and meaningful to our diverse membership and guests. Mickve Israel also welcomes people from all over the world and from every background who visit us to take a tour of our historic sanctuary and award-winning museum.
We invite you to come and experience this very special place to worship with us and/or for a tour and be greeted with a heartfelt, “Shalom Y’all!”
Mon, September 23 2024
20 Elul 5784
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024
Shabbat, Sep 28th 7:15p to 9:00p
Brisket with gravy , Tzimmes, Roasted Brussel sprouts with citrus & balsamic, Brown rice pilaf with dates and almonds, Moroccan tomato salad, Dessert, and Fruit. Members: $30 per person, Children 12 and under are free. Non-Members: $36 per person, Children 12 and under are free. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 2nd 6:00p to 8:00p
Roasted chicken breast with wild mushrooms, Apples and thyme, Fingerling potatoes, Braised red cabbage, Green beans with almonds and honey, Mixed green salad, Dessert, and Fruit. Members: $25 per person, Children 12 and under are free. Non-Members: $30 per person, Children 12 and under are free.
Join our Cantor for a special sermon on the Mi Shebeirach.