12/18/2022
✨Wishing all who celebrate a very happy first night of Chanukah! Join in on the festivities by bringing the whole family to attend our Klezmer concert on Christmas Day! Learn more at eldridgestreet.org/events.
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The Museum at Eldridge Street is housed in the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent National Historic Landmark that has been meticulously restored. Exhibits, tours, cultural events and educational programs tell the story of Jewish immigrant life at the turn of the last century, explore architecture and historic preservation, inspire reflection on cultural continuity, and foster collaboration and exchange between people of all faiths, heritages and interests.
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12/16/2022
At the turn of the 20th century, as one-third of Europe’s Jews passed through Ellis Island on the way to a new life, the Lower East Side became home to the largest Jewish community in the world.
Join us on Wednesday, December 21st at 6PM at Essex Market (), the last of the Lower East Side’s historic street markets, to nosh on doughnuts and to light the menorah for the fourth night of Hanukkah. Scott Brevda of the Museum at Eldridge Street will discuss the history of the Lower East Side, its Jewish community at the turn of the 20th Century, and how their new home would profoundly shape their practices and traditions including Hanukkah.
No registration necessary! The program is free and open to the public.
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12/12/2022
So, why is Hanukkah called The Festival of Lights? As the holiday approaches, we’re sharing fun facts each week! If you’re looking to celebrate the season with friends or family, the Museum at Eldridge Street has lots of exciting programs for you!
🕎 Visit us & see our exhibit “Lighting the World: Menorahs Around the Globe” in our historic sanctuary!
✨Check out “Upon Thy Gates: the Winik Mezuzah Collection” our exhibit featuring 73 mezuzahs from around the world!
💙See our upcoming concert “Music at the Museum: Celebrate Chanukah at Eldridge” on Sunday Dec 25th from 2pm-3:30pm!
12/09/2022
Looking for weekend plans? Join us in person this Sunday December 11th for our Curator Talk for “Upon Thy Gates: The Winik Mezuzah Collection” from 3pm-5pm!
Visit the Museum at Eldridge Street & see how we bring to life the culture & history of the Jewish immigrant experience in the NY Lower East Side! Our Mezuzah collection is on view through April 23rd!
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12/09/2022
A Jewish guide to Christmas in New York
The Forward featured the Museum at Eldridge Street's klezmer concert on their "Jewish guide to Christmas in New York!" Our concert will take place on Sunday, December 25 at 2PM. Sign up at eldridgestreet.org.
Come see the world's largest menorah, the Maccabee Bar and hidden history on the Lower East Side in NYC at Christmastime.
12/08/2022
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking architecture of this hidden gem!
Originally built in 1887, the Museum at Eldridge Street in New York City is a meticulously restored national historic landmark, and the only remaining marker of the great wave of Jewish migration to the Lower East Side that is open to a broad public.
❄️Book your visit with us this holiday season at eldridgestreet.org, and see for yourself how magnificent the building is!
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12/07/2022
"Each sacred space is a microcosm of the struggle of immigrants, the power of wealth, the need for community, and the human desire to seek spiritual guidance. These spaces give us the privilege of experiencing the great evolution of the great island of Manhattan.” 🕍
We will discuss with Horowitz and Hartman - photographer and author, of “Divine New York: Inside the Historic Churches and Synagogues of Manhattan” - sites from their book & share reflect on what makes these sites aesthetically, architecturally, and historically notable!
✨Join us on Zoom TOMORROW Dec 8th from 6pm to 7:30pm for an exclusive look at the gorgeous interiors of the iconic Museum at Eldridge Street!
12/05/2022
Manhattan is home to a remarkably diverse group of churches and synagogues, many of them several hundred years old. As we walk past them, we often find ourselves wondering about their history and what they look like inside.
Horowitz and Hartman - photographer and author, of “Divine New York: Inside the Historic Churches and Synagogues of Manhattan” - will spotlight sites from their book, and will share with us what makes these sites aesthetically, architecturally, and historically notable.
✨Join us on Zoom this Thursday, Dec 8th from 6pm to 7:30pm for an exclusive look at the breathtaking interiors of the iconic Museum at Eldridge Street!
12/02/2022
As Hanukkah approaches, we wanted to share some background on our favorite holiday tradition…lighting the Menorah! If you’re looking for a fun way of celebrating the holiday season with friends or family, the Museum at Eldridge Street has a collection of gorgeous historic menorahs from around the world! 🕎 Visit us & see our exhibit “Lighting the World: Menorahs Around the Globe” in our historic sanctuary!
✨See our upcoming event “Music at the Museum: Celebrate Chanukah at Eldridge”!
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12/01/2022
Curator Talk for "Upon Thy Gates: The Winik Mezuzah Collection"
The Museum at Eldridge Street is hosting a beautiful exhibition featuring 73 mezuzahs collected from all over the world. On December 11 at 3PM, the curator of the exhibition will be speaking at the Museum about the design and iconography of various mezuzahs included in the show.
Welcome "Upon Thy Gates" curator Kenneth Helphand to Eldridge Street!
12/01/2022
Explore the Spectacular Churches and Synagogues of Divine New York - Untapped New York
Some of the most stunning works of architecture in New York City are places of worship: churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious buildings that elicit a sense of awe. In the forthcoming book "Divine New York, Inside the Historic Churches and Synagogues of Manhattan," photographer Michael Horowitz and author Elizabeth Anne Hartman explore these spaces and the hidden histories they hold.
Join our upcoming virtual program in partnership with Untapped New York on December 8 at 6PM to see these spaces.
Go inside NYC's most spectacular churches and synagogues in a virtual presentation from the photographer and author of Divine Spaces!
11/30/2022
You’re invited! To our exclusive NYC Hanukkah pop up this Sunday at Museum at Eldridge Street ! Join us for free admission to the museum and Jewish Jewelry, accessories and home decor! We hope to see you there! RSVP here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-pop-up-with-jewelry-accessories-designer-ariel-tidhar-tickets-463715524617?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
11/30/2022
You’re invited to the ARIEL TIDHAR x Museum at Eldridge Street pop-up this Sunday December 4th from 1-5pm! ✨ Do some Hanukkah shopping in the beautifully restored synagogue that houses the Museum at Eldridge Street!
Visit us & celebrate Jewish joy (& maybe even treat yourself to something nice!)
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11/29/2022
Keep our landmark synagogue alive.
This , support the Museum at Eldridge Street and help keep our incredible story of resilience and rebirth alive. Make your gift at www.eldridgestreet.org/donate.
11/28/2022
when you visit the Museum at Eldridge Street, you’ll notice everyone looking up! This synagogue was built in 1887 & the Jewish immigrants who worshipped here would leave their tenement apartments & experience the beauty of this place of reflection. With our expertly restored main sanctuary & gorgeous stained glass windows, the Museum at Eldridge Street continues to inspire awe in audiences to this day! 🕍
✨Visit us this week from 10am to 5pm and reserve tickets in our bio!
✨See our newest exhibition, Beyond Thy Gates: the Winik Mezuzah Collection at Museum at Eldridge Street! Our menorah collection is on display through Chanukah!
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11/28/2022
The Museum at Eldridge Street is still here because of you. We hope we can count on your support for as part of a global day of giving and unity.
Visit eldridgestreet.org/donate to make your contribution today.
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11/28/2022
The Museum at Eldridge Street is still here because of you. We hope we can count on your support for as part of a global day of giving and unity. https://www.eldridgestreet.org/donate/
11/28/2022
Museum At Eldridge Street: The Revival of a Synagogue on New York’s Lower East Side
"Indeed, the Museum at Eldridge Street is a monument — a monument to America the Goldene Medina, Yiddish for the golden or promised land." - Mogulesque
The Museum at Eldridge Street tells the story of Eastern European Jewish immigrants and the synagogue and community they formed on New York's Lower East Side.
11/23/2022
This holiday season visit us at the Museum at Eldridge Street & experience the beauty of our exquisitely restored sanctuary ✨ We will be closed this Thursday & Friday & will resume regular museum hours on Sunday! Our current exhibits are the “Upon Thy Gates: Winik Mezuzah Collection” and “Lighting the World: Menorahs Around the Globe” ✨May your holiday season be full of love and light!
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11/22/2022
Illuminating the Chanukah Tale: Representation & Diversity in Picture Books
Join us on Zoom on Thursday, December 1 as we take a deep dive into picture book illustration and the effects our picture books have on our formative years.
Join us on Zoom as we take a deep dive into picture book illustration and the effects our picture books have on our formative years.
11/22/2022
highlights from Yale Strom’s “Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire” Cantata, blending history & music for a truly memorable concert! This concert featured English, Yiddish, & Italian poetry and klezmer & folk melodies 🎶
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11/21/2022
Looking for things to do with the family this Thanksgiving weekend?
Put on your hats and gloves and head down to the Lower East Side for a morning inspired by the beloved children's classic, "All-of-a-Kind Family." Follow in the footsteps of Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie, and find out why Mama hid all the buttons, and go to the library where Sarah lost her book!
Then, warm up inside our historic sanctuary for a self-guided tour of our landmark synagogue. Children 5-11 can also enjoy a complimentary copy of our Museum scavenger hunt!
Tickets are limited! Purchase them here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-of-a-kind-family-walking-tour-tickets-412259107087
11/20/2022
10 fun things to do in NYC for $25 or less this weekend
Our upcoming concert was listed on the Gothamist's list of fun things to do this weekend in NYC!
In 1911, a fire ripped through a factory housed in a 10-story building in Greenwich Village. The blaze killed more than 100 workers, many of them young Italian or Jewish immigrants. One hundred years later, Yale Strom composed a cantata about it – “Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.” The performance features four movements; afterward the quintet will play klezmer and Italian folk melodies from the era of the fire. You can catch the cantata Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Museum of Eldridge Street in the Lower East Side. Tickets start at around $22.
Check out comedy, go ice skating, see some art. Get it in before holiday madness
11/20/2022
Don't miss the East Coast premiere of Yale Strom's cantata in commemoration of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911. The concert will take place on Sunday, November 20 at 3pm at the Museum at Eldridge Street.
Tickets start at $22: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/377458066237
11/18/2022
WHAT A NIGHT! Our volunteer docents bring to life the stories and journeys of the people who built our magnificent landmark synagogue. It was our privilege to honor them at our annual gala, in particular, seven docents who have been with us for over 20 years. We want to thank all of our honorees, and dedicated supporters and guests who made last night’s gala such a success.
11/17/2022
Highlights from the opening of our newest exhibition featuring 73 mezuzahs from around the world!
So, what’s a mezuzah? A mezuzah is from the Hebrew word for “doorpost”. It’s a handwritten scroll containing a prayer & is placed inside a decorative case & is affixed to a doorpost in the home. Mezuzahs are associated with protection & are a symbol of one’s Jewish identity ✨
Visit us & see our newest exhibition, Beyond Thy Gates: the Winik Mezuzah Collection at Museum at Eldridge Street!
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11/14/2022
What kind of klezmer and Italian folk melodies would people have been heard on the streets of New York City before the First World War?
Find out for yourself this Sunday, November 20 at the Museum at Eldridge Street!
Yale Strom, "one of the best klezmer musicians in the country" (Houston Public News), will also be performing a cantata in commemoration of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911.
Tickets start at $22. Register here: https://bit.ly/3UWDLLm
11/10/2022
Explore the Spectacular Churches and Synagogues of Divine New York - Untapped New York
We are proud to be featured in the forthcoming book, "Divine New York, Inside the Historic Churches and Synagogues of Manhattan" by photographer Michael Horowitz and author Elizabeth Anne Hartman.
On Thursday, December 8th, join us for a virtual talk with the author and photographer of the book, moderated by Untapped New York's Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers.
Read the recent feature in Untapped Cities here:
Go inside NYC's most spectacular churches and synagogues in a virtual presentation from the photographer and author of Divine Spaces!
11/10/2022
Come down to New York's Lower East Side on November 20 for composer Yale Strom's East Coast debut of his moving cantata in honor of those lost in the Triangle Factory Fire of 1911. The quintet will also perform klezmer and Italian folk melodies that would have been heard on the streets of New York City before the First World War.
Tickets begin at $22: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/377458066237
11/10/2022
We are always in awe of the photographs visitors take inside our magnificent historic sanctuary!
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Thank you, for stopping by and capturing the beauty of the Eldridge Street Synagogue through your eyes!
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11/10/2022
See the incredible collection of mezuzahs by the Winik Family at the Museum at Eldridge Street, starting on Sunday, November 13. Made from all over the world, our newest exhibition features a range of styles from countries such as Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Iran, Morocco, Yemen, and more.
Admission to the opening is free and open to the public. Register here: https://bit.ly/3G3gD9x
11/05/2022
Exhibition Opening for “Upon Thy Gates: The Winik Mezuzah Collection" - Museum at Eldridge Street
You are invited to the opening of our new exhibition on November 13, featuring 73 mezuzahs collected by the Winik Family that represent a wide range of styles, materials, and Jewish symbols. The mezuzahs were created in places all over the world, including Israel, the United States, Denmark, England, Ethiopia, Germany, the Netherlands, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Poland, and Yemen and date from the late 18th to the 21st century.
Admission is free and open to the public. Advance registration required.
Join us in welcoming Elaine K. and Norman Winik’s formidable mezuzah collection to Eldridge Street! Get Tickets The Museum at Eldridge Street is proud to present an exciting new exhibition, Upon Thy Gates: The Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection, from the Oregon Jewish Museum ... Read m...
11/05/2022
Concert: Yale Strom's "Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire" Cantata
Join us on November 20 for composer Yale Strom's East Coast debut of his moving cantata in honor of those lost in the Triangle Factory Fire of 1911. The quintet will also perform klezmer and Italian folk melodies that would have been heard on the streets of New York City before the First World War.
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Join us for composer Yale Strom's East Coast debut of his moving cantata in honor of those lost in the Triangle Factory Fire of 1911.
11/04/2022
Hot dog! A Lower East Side art exhibit explores the Jewish roots of an all-American food - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
"Today, in America, over 7 billion hot dogs, or 818 hot dogs per second, are consumed during peak grilling season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council — which obviously proves that people love hot dogs. I love things that bring us together rather than divide us, so whether your preference is a kosher, all-beef, pork or meatless hot dog, I look forward to the day that we can respect and recognize the common links that connect us all, and finally and eat the hot dog of your preference together in peace." - Steve Marcus
"Top Dog of Kosher Pop Art" closes this Sunday, November 6.
At the Museum at Eldridge Street, award-winning artist Steve Marcus illustrates his love for kosher weiners.
11/04/2022
Looking for weekend plans? The Museum at Eldridge Street is an architecturally significant hidden gem with incredible stained glass & gorgeous detailing!
Visit the Museum at Eldridge Street & see how we bring to life the culture & history of the Jewish immigrant experience in the NY Lower East Side!
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11/02/2022
Join the live panel at the Museum at Eldridge Street as we explore a variety of issues motivating voters, including some that may have also been on the minds of the immigrants who built the Eldridge Street Synagogue in 1887, where the Museum is now housed.
Featured on this panel will be:
Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, New York State Senator John Liu, political strategist Doug Schoen, and Robert Y. Shapiro, Wallace S. Sayre Professor of Government and International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.
The conversation will be moderated by Ester R. Fuchs, Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science and Director of the Urban and Social Policy Program at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.
This program is co-sponsored by the Academy of Political Science, Columbia SIPA, and the Tenement Museum.
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10/31/2022
“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness” - Frank Gehry
Today, the Museum at Eldridge Street is the only remaining marker of the great wave of Jewish migration to the Lower East Side that is open to a broad public who wish to visit Jewish New York.
Explore architecture and historic preservation, inspire reflection on cultural continuity, and foster collaboration and exchange between people of all faiths, heritages and interests.
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10/30/2022
Casablanca was released in 1942, exactly eighty years ago, and is beloved by many.
Neither the word “Jewish,” nor any reference to Jews is mentioned in "Casablanca." Yet, the origins of the film’s narrative were Jewish, and the message of the film centered around the Jewish Refugee Crisis as it emerged in Nazi-controlled countries.
In this Zoom talk on Wednesday, 11/2 with moderator Lucy Shahar, historian and filmmaker Kate Hearstwill delve into the Jewish connection to "Casablanca" and examine the cinematic elements that make the film an outstanding viewing experience.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/384018769477
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Step inside history and explore an icon of New York City resilience. Museum at Eldridge Street tells the story of the 19th-century Eldridge Street Synagogue and the Jewish immigrants who built it. Experience this hidden gem on the Lower East Side through our guided and self-guided tours. Reserve your tickets today at eldridgestreet.org.
Lunar New Year at Eldridge Street
Stopping by Chinatown for the #LunarNewYear parade this weekend? Don't forget to swing through the Museum at Eldridge Street and learn about another side of the neighborhood's rich history. Book your tickets now at www.eldridgestreet.org.
Once home to the largest Jewish population in the world, the #LowerEastSide still bears traces of Jewish life from the turn of the last century. Join us this Sunday, February 20 at 1PM for our neighborhood #WalkingTour and see what life was like for Jewish immigrants 100 years ago, where children played, where people shopped and ate, how they received news, and even where they banked! Sign up here: https://www.eldridgestreet.org/event/jewish-lower-east-side-walking-tour/
"To take the revitalization and preservation of Eldridge Street Synagogue for granted is a dishonor both to those who have dedicated themselves to maintaining it for future generations, and to all of the other historic buildings that have been lost to the ravages of time. " Read our most recent blog post written by our intern, Hannah Berman. https://www.eldridgestreet.org/blog/a-tale-of-two-synagogues-beth-hamedrash-hagadol-and-eldridge-street-synagogue/ #nyc #congregation #immigration #lowereastside #synagogue #architecture
Lunar New Year at Eldridge Street
Celebrating #LunarNewYear in #Chinatown? Stop by the Museum at Eldridge Street! People often ask us: “What is a synagogue doing in Chinatown?” The answer to that question has to do with the fact that our Lower East Side neighborhood has always been an immigrant community. A century ago, hundreds of thousands of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe lived and worked in the area. Back then, the neighborhood signs were written in Yiddish and Hebrew. Today, visitors see signs in Chinese, and shops selling dumplings and bubble tea. At Eldridge Street we relish the dynamism of our ever-evolving neighborhood and city. History and contemporary culture meet here. We reflect on the history of the Eldridge Street Synagogue and its parallels with the experience of New York City’s Chinatown community today. Both groups brought with them language, rituals, food and culture from the Old Country and encountered new ways of doing things in America. Plan your visit to Eldridge Street today! https://www.eldridgestreet.org/ #nyc #history #museum #thingstodo #lowereastside
It begins! The Museum will be closed this Sunday, January 30th due to the impending snowstorm. Stay safe & warm, everyone. 🌨️❄️
Restoring Stories: Lights in the Sanctuary
Now you can watch the full video of Dawn Ladd's (literally) illuminating presentation on the history & restoration of our landmark's lighting! From blazing gas jets to sustainable LED bulbs, Dawn took us through the history of our sanctuary's lighting. She also explains how her firm Aurora Lampworks Inc. salvaged, restored and refabricated the sanctuary's unique brass and glass fixtures.
Happy Hanukkah! We hope this week brings some light & levity into the dark winter. Our historic sanctuary is home to a fascinating collection of menorahs that have been doing just that for homes around the world. Communities from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas are all united in their celebration of Hanukkah, but the style of their holiday lamps vary a lot. The collection highlights that range, spanning five continents and more than five centuries. And those different designs can tell us a lot about the region and the people who live there. This week, we will focus on eight different regions of the world through the lens of their menorahs. And we'll dive into the history of Hanukkah traditions and customs of each region, as well as ask YOU about your own holiday moments & menorahs. 🕯️
Artist Debra Olin's Every Protection series shares some commonalities with famed modernist artist Marc Chagall. Her large-format prints are inspired by folk beliefs and superstitions in the Jewish Pale of Settlement between the World Wars. Marc Chagall grew up in this region, and often painted dreamlike scenes evoking the Pale's people, landscape and folk life. Shtetl life was hard! But they also fostered rich culture and complex communities. Way back in April 2020, Debra Olin walked us through her studio, where she talked about the inspiration for the Every Protection pieces and the folk beliefs she brings to life in her art.
"There's very few colors. And it's just the way the artist laid out the combination, the laying out of the colors that's incredible - that you can work with so few colors and come out with such different designs. Take a quick peek back in time, to the Gil Studio's work restoring our sanctuary's badly damaged stained glass windows. Like many other design elements in the building, it's not so much the materials that are impressive but they way the 19-century artisans employed and maximized them to stunning effect.
Today for Throwback Thursday, we're remembering the day in 2010 when our sanctuary was forever changed! Step back in time & watch as our modern stained glass window is finally installed high atop the east wall of the historic sanctuary.
What better way to start the day than with a trip to Kossar's? Take a peek inside the bakery, way back in 1997, and hear about the origins of the bialy - as the expert bakers are hard at work rolling and shaping dough. This video was shot on Betacam by Bea Moss Productions for a documentary about the Lower East Side. Luckily for all of us, Kossar's is still around to satisfy the bialy craving you're definitely going to have after this.
"I think it's interesting to think about the decision to make a building in this style for a group of people, immigrant people. And to give thought to how it is that they would like to imagine themselves in this new world. And where they're coming from - even though these people are coming from Eastern Europe - where they're coming from way before that, in the Middle East. And then also a destination point - the promised land. So this sort of relationship between who you are, where you come from and where you're going." Emily Sottile, Director of Sacred Spaces at EverGreene Architectural Arts, perfectly encapsulates the many facets of identity - Jew, Eastern European, immigrant, new American - that our congregation was juggling as they designed their new spiritual home on Eldridge Street. This building housed so much more than prayer! It was symbol of arrival for new immigrants, a vessel for their aspirations, and an expression of their heritage. They chose architectural styles that they hoped would reflect all of those different aspects of their identities. That's a lot of responsibility! There are many more kernels of wisdom, and behind-the-scenes restoration stories, in the full video from this program. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XL1VGazxtI
Our historic sanctuary was forever changed in this moment - when a new stained glass window, designed by Kiki Smith and Deborah Gans, was installed in 2010.
Folk arts keep cultural traditions thriving & evolving
"My philosophy is to bring the culture back to the people." Folk artists Ling Tang & Felipe Rangel pay respect to their heritage, and help create new community, through doing & teaching traditional arts. Watch them in action as they bring us into the worlds of paper cutting & Vejigante mask making!
Do you remember playing Johnny-on-the-Pony, stick-ball, or flipping baseball cards on the streets of New York City? What do you know about “9-Man,” the unique streetball tournament played by Chinese Americans in the heart of Chinatowns across the USA and Canada? What about community handball tournaments in parks all over NYC? Join us on Sunday, June 20th at 4pm ET for a community-centered discussion about street games in the Lower East Side, featuring handball player and community organizer Jennifer Lee, “9-Man” documentarian Ursula Liang, and born and bred New Yorker, Gil Gordon. We will be joined by Steve Zeitlin, Founding Director of City Lore, who will guide the conversation on community building, cultural exchange, and street games of the Lower East Side, Chinatown and beyond. This program will take place virtually over Zoom. Sign up here: https://www.eldridgestreet.org/event/egg-rolls-egg-creams-and-empanadas-festival-2021-less-street-games/
Just how important is music to Juan J. Gutierrez Rodriguez and his community? You'll have no doubt after this video! Hear more from Juan and the entire Los Pleneros de la 21 band at our program on Sunday at 4pm! Plus Yiddish dancing with Steve Weintraub and traditional Chinese folk music from Mencius Society for the Arts’s EastRiver Ensemble. Free tickets: https://www.eldridgestreet.org/event/egg-rolls-egg-creams-and-empanadas-festival-2021-music-and-performance/.
It's beautiful, it's serene. It's open Sunday - Friday for you to visit!
Food! It's not the ONLY thing we explore at our Egg Rolls, Egg Creams & Empanadas festival but it is undoubtedly at the heart of it. These edible pieces of culture tell stories about history, community and country. They bring us together and keep us going. Just like these local neighborhood businesses. Gather virtually with these food folks, and more, on June 6!
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The co-founder can come from any of the North American state but New York City to be precisely and must be a white guy that can be of his interest to co-founder the project and I really want to make this open to anyone who will be of his interest.
Everything about the company will be established and operated in American, under the American Laws and also under the watch of any American investors in the U.S for a proper investment.
The name of the Messaging App is called Africhat for now but maybe it can be change later, I have the document for presentation, this messaging app is very interesting in content and it also has a very wonderful function which is far different from other’s Messaging App like Whatsapp, Facebook messanger, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, I know that all of this are the most competitive social messaging app in the world now which is also well known in the fin tech industry but the content & functions of Africhat is far more richer than it competitors so if it will be of your interest am available to work and share the document with for view and for further discussion, you can as well send me your mail address that will be use in sending and receiving mails for information’s my E-mail and full contact are bellow, so am expecting your reply as soon as possible. Thanks
Regard
FESTUS MIIKOR
WhatsApp +234 8080513915
E-mail:[email protected]
I am an early stage startup founder looking for an entrepreneur co-founder in a social messaging App platform that will be the leading Messaging App ahead of WhatsApp and others competitors in the fin tech industry, very rich in content than any other messaging platform, am looking for a co-founder with burning desires and burning obsession of achieving goals, creating wealth and success.
This is an opportunity for whoever will be interested as a co-founder to achieve the success of this project to a stable and independence social messaging App platform in the fin tech industry and also to achieve a financial goal and an economic stability by maximizing the wealth of the market through the products and services.
Meanwhile am looking forward to have a good relationship with whoever will be the co-founder, partner in this project, an interested persons that is open minded and willing to join hands and make this project a success.
A Social Messaging app project that will change the present face of social networking platform industry and make it more interesting for uses, the write up/design of the program and content of this project is available which was first writing by me before involving a hired IT company from India to complete the project, the design and proposal of the Application is available for confirmation and viewing.
The co-founder can come from any of the North American state but New York City to be precisely and must be a white guy that can be of his interest to co-founder the project and I really want to make this open to anyone who will be of his interest.
Everything about the company will be established and operated in American, under the American Laws and also under the watch of any American investors in the U.S for a proper investment.
The name of the Messaging App is called Africhat for now but maybe it can be change later, I have the document for presentation, this messaging app is very interesting in content and it also has a very wonderful function which is far different from other’s Messaging App like Whatsapp, Facebook messanger, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, I know that all of this are the most competitive social messaging app in the world now which is also well known in the fin tech industry but the content & functions of Africhat is far more richer than it competitors so if it will be of your interest am available to work and share the document with for view and for further discussion, you can as well send me your mail address that will be use in sending and receiving mails for information’s my E-mail and full contact are bellow, so am expecting your reply as soon as possible. Thanks
Regard
FESTUS MIIKOR
WhatsApp +234 8080513915
E-mail:[email protected]
As of today, printmaking alum Debra Olin '80 opens her show titled Debra Olin: Every Protection at the Museum at Eldridge Street in New York. Debra lives and works in Somerville, and has been working on nine large mixed-media works and an installation created specifically for this show. For more information on how to view the exhibition, read more at http://ow.ly/D4eC50GrGrL
From its founding in New York in 1897, the Forward served as a mentor and secular rabbi to hundreds of thousands of Jewish immigrants. Not only was the Yiddish language newspaper a socialist advocate for sweatshop workers, it was a literary beacon featuring giants like I.B. Singer as well as translations of world literature.
It pioneered special features such as the famous and much loved “A Bintel Brief” (the first “Dear Abby”), and its “Gallery of Missing Husbands.”
"The Forward: From Immigrants to Americans" (1988, 58 Minutes) is a funny, affectionate, and soulful film which traces the origins of rich secular Jewish tradition handed down throughout the generations.
In partnership with the Museum at Eldridge Street, join the filmmakers and Editor-in-Chief of the Forward in a conversation about this historic documentary, Thursday, September 30 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
It pioneered special features such as the famous and much loved “A Bintel Brief” (the first “Dear Abby”), and its “Gallery of Missing Husbands.”
"The Forward: From Immigrants to Americans" (1988, 58 Minutes) is a funny, affectionate, and soulful film which traces the origins of rich secular Jewish tradition handed down throughout the generations.
In partnership with the Museum at Eldridge Street, join the filmmakers and Editor-in-Chief of the Forward in a conversation about this historic documentary, Thursday, September 30 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
Jews have a long history of labor activism. Check out the link below for some fascinating background about the sweatshop workers' strike, from our colleagues at the Museum at Eldridge Street.
Happy Anniversary to our friends at Museum at Eldridge Street
When the Museum at Eldridge Street closed to the public last year due to the pandemic, they reach out to local teachers to ask them what types of virtual programming they were interested in during the upcoming school year.
Teachers told the museum what was and was not working for them in the virtual classroom and suggested how programming could best address the emotional needs of students. Teachers solidified themselves as partners who would provide feedback and guidance for virtual programming in the fall. In exchange, the Museum at Eldridge Street waived the programming fees for the 2020-2021 school year.
Teachers told the museum what was and was not working for them in the virtual classroom and suggested how programming could best address the emotional needs of students. Teachers solidified themselves as partners who would provide feedback and guidance for virtual programming in the fall. In exchange, the Museum at Eldridge Street waived the programming fees for the 2020-2021 school year.
Recently named one of the 15 most Instagrammable synagogues in the world by .alma, The Museum at Eldridge Street underwent a massive 20-year restoration project that began in the mid-1980s.
Throughout the restoration project, the Museum aimed to highlight the cultural elements to tell a story of the building’s use over time.
Restoration finished in October 2007 and earned both National Historic and New York City Landmark status. And in 2010, artist Kiki Smith and architect Deborah Gans designed a monumental stained-glass window. It is the only contemporary design element in the historic sanctuary and marks the revitalization of the building for the 21st century.
✨We can see why this is such an Instagrammable place! ✨
Learn more and tag your Instagram photos of The Museum at Eldridge Street
Throughout the restoration project, the Museum aimed to highlight the cultural elements to tell a story of the building’s use over time.
Restoration finished in October 2007 and earned both National Historic and New York City Landmark status. And in 2010, artist Kiki Smith and architect Deborah Gans designed a monumental stained-glass window. It is the only contemporary design element in the historic sanctuary and marks the revitalization of the building for the 21st century.
✨We can see why this is such an Instagrammable place! ✨
Learn more and tag your Instagram photos of The Museum at Eldridge Street
Our spirits were lifted while visiting Museum at Eldridge Street yesterday.
If you’re in the New York area, we highly recommend you visit them on the lower east side, to witness the beauty we couldn’t capture on camera!
Listen in to learn more at The New York Landmarks Conservancy event today @12 PM EST.
If you’re in the New York area, we highly recommend you visit them on the lower east side, to witness the beauty we couldn’t capture on camera!
Listen in to learn more at The New York Landmarks Conservancy event today @12 PM EST.
At the Museum at Eldridge Street, the dazzling building is the main collection and experience—which left staff with a challenge in switching to virtual programs that could create an educational experience like being in the museum.
On the Alliance blog, the museum's director of education shares about this work and three guiding principles that can help you create moments of wonder at your museum: https://www.aam-us.org/2021/08/06/finding-wonder-in-a-virtual-world/
On the Alliance blog, the museum's director of education shares about this work and three guiding principles that can help you create moments of wonder at your museum: https://www.aam-us.org/2021/08/06/finding-wonder-in-a-virtual-world/
In 2020, the phrase “with you in spirit” was shared more often to loved ones. Throughout history, religious symbols have connected us with those who are not physically with us.
Follow along for the next week at The New York Landmarks Conservancy on Instagram as we takeover their feed leading up to our event “Restoring Sacred Art & Reading Sacred Architecture” on Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 PM EST!
Learn more about the event and register for FREE at: https://evergreene.com/nylcs-sacred-sites-virtual-open-house/.
Museum at Eldridge Street Trinity Church Wall Street
Follow along for the next week at The New York Landmarks Conservancy on Instagram as we takeover their feed leading up to our event “Restoring Sacred Art & Reading Sacred Architecture” on Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 PM EST!
Learn more about the event and register for FREE at: https://evergreene.com/nylcs-sacred-sites-virtual-open-house/.
Museum at Eldridge Street Trinity Church Wall Street
Tonight's Taste of History tour is with Museum at Eldridge Street. Virtually explore the 1887-built Eldridge Street Synagogue, the first sacred site in America built by Eastern European Jewish immigrants. This magnificent National Historic Landmark has been beautifully restored and today is a touchstone to New York City’s Lower East Side immigrant experience. On you this, you’ll travel back in time to when the Statue of Liberty greeted new Americans and pushcarts crowded the streets.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/tasteofhistorytours
Register Here: https://bit.ly/tasteofhistorytours