The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy Hosts 'Second Hand Rose' Walking Tour, 7/11

The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy is hosting a public walking tour of Second Avenue and the rich cultural history that resides there. The tour is called the 'Second Hand Rose: A Journey Down the Yiddish Rialto tour.'

Participants Second Avenue is the historic street of the famed "Yiddish Rialto," and between what is now the East Village and the Lower East Side. You'll see names of many famous performers of the Yiddish theater on the Second Avenue "Starwalk." Visit Community Synagogue, originally St. Marks Lutheran Church, spiritual home of the German congregation that lost 1,000 parishioners in the General Slocum disaster. Meet Herb Latner, a senior officer of Community Synagogue, and hear his description of life as a choir boy in a Yiddish theater. Hear about citizen activism at a selection of charming "hidden" gardens.

The tour will be led by Elissa Sampson, a well-established neighborhood historian who has conducted original research and written articles. A longtime resident of the Lower East Side, she has extensive historical knowledge of this iconic neighborhood's synagogues.

The tour will take place on July 11, 2010. The tour begins at the southwest corner of Second Avenue and 12th Street. All participants should be there at 10:45am. Adults pay $18 and seniors/students pay $16. There is a $2 discount with pre-registration.
For information/reservations, call: (212) 374-4100 x1 or 2 or email: laurietobiascohen@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.