LESJC Discovers The Jewish Community of Colonial New Amsterdam 11/14

The Jewish Community of Colonial New Amsterdam

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, including:

Early Spanish and Portuguese rented synagogues
Mill Street Synagogue, the first built in North America
A tour of Congregation Shearith Israel's cemetery at Chatham Square (now Chinatown)

WHAT: A PUBLIC WALKING TOUR
WHEN: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010
TIME: 11:15 A.M. (APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS)
WHERE: MEET AT CORNER OF PEARL AND BROAD STREETS,
ACROSS FROM FRAUNCES TAVERN
FEE: ADULTS: $18; SENIORS AND STUDENTS: $16.
$2.00 DISCOUNT WITH PRE-REGISTRATION:
(GO TO) www.nycjewishtours.org/events_payonline.aspx
For information/reservations, call: (212) 374-4100 x1 or 2
Email: 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.