Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Reform Temple
The first Jews began to settle in Charleston soon after 1670, attracted by the civil and religious freedom of South Carolina and its economic opportunities. A large and handsome synagogue built in 1794 was destroyed by fire in 1838. The present synagogue, built in 1840, is considered one of country's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture. It is the second oldest synagogue in the country, oldest in continuous use, oldest surviving Reform synagogue in the world and a National Historical Landmark of the US Birthplace of American Reform Judaism in 1824.
Visit our Website at: www.kkbe.org.
HOURS
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Days and Hours of Operation: TOURS: Monday -Thursday 10-12,1:30-3:30 Sunday 1-4 : Judaica gift shop open Su- 10am-4pm and Monday- Thursday 10-4 Friday 10-3
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Hours Year-round: Services are 8pm Friday and 11am Saturday
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Free Admission: Yes
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Days and Holidays Closed: Saturdays and Jewish holidays. NO TOURS
RATES AND DISCOUNTS
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Admission Fee: Yes
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Discounts: We ask that you please leave a Donation for the time our Docent take to give you a Tour
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
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Listed on National Register: Yes
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