Exploring the Historic Synagogues of New York’s Lower East Side: A Walking Tour Experience

Stroll through the neighborhood's 100-year-old history!

At the beginning of the last century, there were more than 500 synagogues throughout the Lower East Side. It was likely to encounter a synagogue or Jewish immigrant society on nearly every block. Very few still exist in their original form; most are distant memories or have been altered to serve completely different functions – as residences, churches, event spaces, or empty lots.

Join one of our NYC tour guides on Sunday, November 23, 11:30am and explore the evolution of the Lower East Side through the fate of its synagogues. You’ll learn about the ones still in existence; the ones that were lost, and the ones that were transformed to fit the needs of a changing neighborhood. Also discussed will be popular food spots (past and present) and other points of interests including a Lower East Side connection to a former American President.

Highlights

• Visit the first grand synagogue built by Eastern European Jews in the United States
• See former synagogues that are now active churches
• Learn about the only active Romaniote synagogue in the Northern Hemisphere
• Hear interesting stories about the Jewish Lower East Side

Meet at the Museum and check in inside at the front desk! Tours will begin in the Main Sanctuary of the Museum and, on average, will run about two hours in length, although this may vary.

Ticket Price (Includes Museum Admission): Adults $25 Seniors / Students $20 Children 5 and Under FREE Cool Culture Pass / SNAP Benefits $5

REGISTER HERE

Museum at Eldridge Street Walking Tours are only available to small groups (30 people max). This tour is available to both individual ticket holders and families.

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Image Credit: Museum at Eldridge Street.