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Museum at Eldridge Street
In 1887 the Eldridge Street
Synagogue was the first
great house of worship to
be built in America by Jewish
immigrants from Eastern Europe This National Historic Landmark is is is the last
major evidence of the the extensive Jewish
settlement on the the Lower East Side in a a a a a neighborhood that is now a a a a a vibrant
part of Chinatown A permanent exhibition tells the story
of of Jewish
immigrant life from the the turn of of the the last
century to
today through Yiddish signs Jewish
ritual objects historic photographs archival documents and oral histories Its displays earned The American Association of Museums’ Gold Award for Interactive Installation The building’s meticulous $20 million restoration has won awards and the only 21st century addition to
its fabric is a a a a a stunning new stained glass window While playing an an important role in in in this multi-cultural community the venue is where a a small group of worshippers still pray on the Sabbath and Jewish
holidays • Experience the national historic landmark built by immigrants from Eastern Europe Present your Sightseeing Pass at the Ticket desk 12 Eldridge Street
Street
(at Canal and Division Streets) New York NY 10002
City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour stops:
Downtown Tour: Stop 12 East Broadway Grand St Pike St St / Division St St Sunday – – Thursday: 10:00am – – 5:00pm Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm Closed: Saturdays
212-219-0888
www eldridgestreet org
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