Jewish Community of Colonial New Amsterdam Walking Tour To Be Held 11/20

Jewish Community of Colonial New Amsterdam Walking Tour is set to be held Sunday, November 20, 2011.

SPECIAL GUEST TOUR GUIDE - Justin Ferate, founder of TOURS OF THE CITY

Join us as we trace the origins of Jewish settlement in New Amsterdam. We will visit the former locations of Jewish sites in Lower Manhattan and discuss their historical significance. Sites include early Spanish and Portuguese rented synagogues and Mill Street Synagogue, the first synagogue built in North America.

A tour of Congregation Shearith Israel's cemetery at Chatham Square (now Chinatown) is included. This is the oldest known Jewish cemetery in New York City. From 1654 to 1825 all Jews in New York City belonged to this one congregation. This Jewish cemetery dates from 1683.

Time: 10:45 a.m. (3 hours)

Meeting Place: Meet at the corner of Pearl Street and Broad Streets across from Fraunces Tavern.

Fees/Info: Adults: $16; Seniors and Students: $14 ($2 additional day of tour)

For information/reservations, call: (212) 374-4100 x1 or 2, or register on our website @ www.nycjewishtours.org

Email: info@nycjewishtours.org

New York Governor George Pataki and the New York State Tourism Council honored Urban Historian Justin Ferate as "New York's Most Engaging Tour Guide." || Mr. Ferate was selected as the author of the Official New York City Tour Guide Licensing Examination.|| "The AAA Guide to New York City" declared Mr. Ferate's tour of Grand Central Terminal, "New York's Best Walking Tour!" || Time Out New York selected Mr. Ferate as "One of New York's 50 Essential Secrets!

For further information, call (212) 374-4100 x 1 or 2 or by e-mail at info@nycjewishtours.org

The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, sharing, and celebrating the Jewish heritage of the Lower East Side. Private customized tours available by appointment.

For more information call: (212) 374-4100 x1 or 2 or email: info@nycjewishtours.org
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www.nycjewishtours.org

The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, sharing and celebrating the Jewish heritage of the Lower East Side. Private customized tours available by appointment.