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Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy Hosts 'Then and Now' Walking Tour, 5/20

By: May. 04, 2012
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Enjoy seeing sites where 19th century immigrants congregated-from the spectacular to the simple. Learn how Jewish Culture is being carried on at these same sites today. Rich in history and tradition, the synagogues of the Lower East Side during the peak years of Jewish immigration are among the most distinctive sacred sites in New York, Tour Historic East Broadway, featuring Shteibl Row, settlement houses active sine the 19th century, Seward Park, Straus Square, The Seward Park Library and more.

Meet at 11AM at the LES Jewish Conservancy Kling & Niman Family Visitor Center (Tour Lasts approximately 3 ½ hours).

Location is 400 Grand Street (between Clinton & Suffolk Streets)

Fees/Info: Adults $16, Seniors/ Students $14, additional $2 if paying day of tour

Sites Include: The Bialystoker Synagogue, the largest active Orthodox congregation on the Lower East Side today. Beth Hamedrash Hagadol - former home of the first Orthodox Russian Jewish congregation in the United States; and Kehila Kedosha Janina, the only Romaniote (Greek Heritage) synagogue in the Western Hemisphere; sites on Historic East Broadway.

For information/reservations, call:
(212) 374-4100 x1 or 2, or (212) 233-6037 ext. 103 or 123
Or you can also register on the website @ www.nycjewishtours.org
Email: info@nycjewishtours.org

For more information call: (212) 374-4100 x1 or 2 or email: info@nycjewishtours.org
Click Here to register online (preferred): 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.

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