This post was written by Museum at Eldridge Street intern Max Widmann. On the corner of Canal and Orchard Streets is a 12-story, neo-Renaissance building that dwarfs the typical Lower East Side tenement buildings and shops. Although it hasn’t operated as a bank in 104 … Read more
This Friday will mark the beginning of Tu B’Av. It is perhaps the most joyous Jewish holiday, for it is dedicated to the celebration of one of the most cherished and human experiences – love. And while it’s regarded only as a minor holiday today, … Read more
This blog post was written by summer 2021 intern Emma Thibodeaux-Thompson. Looking for a kid-friendly way to get out and enjoy the balmy NYC summer? Our Manager of Family Programs Nancy Beiles is leading a walking tour on July 29th, focusing on what it was … Read more
This blog post was written by summer 2021 intern Emma Thibodeaux-Thompson. The theme of the next event in the Museum’s Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival is street games. We’re hosting a free Zoom discussion featuring local experts and community members on June 20th … Read more
Our Egg Rolls, Egg Creams & Empanadas festival is named after iconic food items that were developed and popularized by immigrant communities. Like chef Lucas Sin told us last week, food is a such a great window into greater cultural exploration. But food is hardly … Read more