

Jacobs-Jaffa Charlotte Jewish Heritage Tour
Understanding our past. Celebrating our present. Visioning our future.
About the Tour...

It is educational... Rabbi Judy Schindler, Roz Cooper and Susan Jacobs, are three veteran Charlotte educators who love Charlotte's history and will guide you through two centuries of Jewish life celebrating our rich past and our boundless potential for a shining future.
It broadens your appreciation for Charlotte's leaders... Hear stories that can't be found in history books, and personal gems of wisdom in the voices of our community's founders, builders, and philanthropists.
It is delicious... Jewish nosh included, complete with knish, kugel, and rugelach.
Book your Tour Today!
It's perfect for any neighborhood, social, or religious group.
Groups tours available by appointment.
Want to customize the tour to fit your needs or for more information about any of our tours, contact Susan Jacobs, ssj544@gmail.com.
The tour departs from Queens University and includes lunch and an in-depth tour of the Hebrew Cemetery. Additional stops may include: the municipal Holocaust Memorial, Shalom Park, the Margaret and Lou Schwartz Butterfly Garden Holocaust Memorial, and Ohr HaTorah.

"This tour was a true learning experience for our TriBE members who were born here and those who relocated to Charlotte. Be prepared to be surprised by the wealth of information shared by Rabbi Judy and Susan Jacobs. As a side note, the nosh was enjoyed by all!" - Janette Schwartz
"You are great storytellers and teachers and I hope that many more people are able to take advantage of this great program." - Participant in October 2022 Tour