This post has been adapted from one originally written in 2020. This Saturday, September 5th, is perhaps the biggest day of the year at 12 Eldridge Street. On that day in 1887, the Eldridge Street Synagogue officially opened to the public. That makes us 134 … Read more
This post is written by Summer 2021 intern Emma Thibodeaux-Thompson. Working this summer in the Museum’s sanctuary, one of the most common reactions I hear when visitors first enter the space is: “Huh, it looks like a church?” I always tell visitors that they’re right … Read more
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