Here at the Museum at Eldridge Street, 1887 is always pointed to as the year of the congregation’s genesis. That’s due, of course, to the very obvious reason that this was the year of completion for their grand house of worship. However, this is not … Read more
This blog post was written by Hester Milford. I recently ventured to the Lower East Side neighborhood I grew up in to see the Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation at 87 Eldridge Street. I was there to check out the exhibition True Fictions, curated … 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 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
These days, there are plenty of “Top Ten Best” lists and foodie Instagram accounts to show you all the exciting and diverse culinary options of our Lower East Side/Chinatown/Loisaida neighborhood. It seems like everyday a new bakery or cafe or pizzeria is opening. The buzz … Read more