Museum at Eldridge Street

Museum at Eldridge Street Visit the Museum housed in the magnificently restored 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue.

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.

Step into the world of Sydney Taylor’s beloved All-of-a-Kind Family. Follow in the footsteps of Ella, Henny, Sarah, Char...
09/13/2026

Step into the world of Sydney Taylor’s beloved All-of-a-Kind Family. Follow in the footsteps of Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie while exploring the real streets, places, and everyday experiences that inspired the classic children’s book.

Along the way, you’ll visit the Eldridge Street Synagogue’s Main Sanctuary, spot the Allen Street tenements, imagine bustling pushcarts on Hester and Orchard Streets, play in Seward Park, pass the Seward Park Library, and enjoy a pickle sample from The Pickle Guys. 🥒

Recommended for children ages 5+ and their adult companions. Bring your favorite readers and your appetite for history!

We offer this tour multiple times in the coming weeks. Get your tickets at eldridgestreet.org/events

While life 130 years ago looked pretty different, some traditions connect us throughout time. These firsthand accounts o...
09/11/2026

While life 130 years ago looked pretty different, some traditions connect us throughout time. These firsthand accounts offer vivid glimpses of High Holiday services across generations 💫

Shanah tovah u’metukah; wishing you a sweet, peaceful, and meaningful New Year.

🕍 In observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Museum at Eldridge Street will CLOSE AT 3PM on Friday, September 11, and remain CL...
09/09/2026

🕍 In observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Museum at Eldridge Street will CLOSE AT 3PM on Friday, September 11, and remain CLOSED on September 12 and 13.

📍We will reopen on Monday, September 14. Regular Museum hours are 10AM-5PM.

Travel back to the first Yom Kippur—and discover a story of second chances, forgiveness, and renewal.Join Rabbi Raymond ...
09/08/2026

Travel back to the first Yom Kippur—and discover a story of second chances, forgiveness, and renewal.

Join Rabbi Raymond Jasen for a thought-provoking virtual exploration of the moment Moses returned with the second set of tablets, renewing the covenant with the Israelites. What can this foundational story teach us as we enter the High Holiday season?

Sign up at eldridgestreet.org/events





09/07/2026

Manhattan’s Lower East Side is filled with history hiding in plain sight. 🕵️

At 50–52 Eldridge Street, docent Jeff traces the surprising history behind Witty Brothers and the neighborhood world of Monk Eastman, gang wars, police investigations, bootlegging, and racketeering.

Explore more stories like this one on our “Jewish Gangsters of Lower Manhattan” walking tour. Reserve your spot at https://eldridgestreet.org/events.

JewishHistory VisitNYC

09/04/2026

139 years ago today, September 4th, the Eldridge Street Synagogue first opened its doors to Jewish worshipers living on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

Today, the Museum at Eldridge Street preserves the story of this 1887 National Historic Landmark building—a breathtaking testament to the hopes, traditions, and resilience of the immigrants who built new lives in New York City. ✨

Step inside and discover a place where history, architecture, faith, and community continue to meet.

eldridgestreet.org/visit 📍





09/01/2026

Witty Brothers: Part 1

Ever seen an old sign on the facade of a building and wondered about the story behind it? Our docent, Jeff Kramer, is uncovering one of these many NYC mysteries today by telling us about the Witty Brothers and their beautiful building here on Eldridge Street.

Join urban historian Bradley Shaw for a walking tour of the Jewish Rialto, where—from the 1890s through the 1940s—stars ...
08/31/2026

Join urban historian Bradley Shaw for a walking tour of the Jewish Rialto, where—from the 1890s through the 1940s—stars including Molly Picon, Boris Thomashefsky, Jacob Adler, Moishe Oysher, and Menasha Skulnik captivated audiences in Yiddish plays, classics, and musical productions.

Explore the streets where theaters, restaurants, and late-night hangouts once thrived for immigrant audiences seeking entertainment, community, and a connection to home. Along the way, see surviving theater buildings, discover the site of the first Yiddish play performed in the United States, and uncover stories that still echo along Second Avenue.

📍 Meet Brad outside Village East by Angelika, 181–189 Second Avenue
🎟️ Get tickets at eldridgestreet.org/events
📍 Tour ends at Second Avenue and East Houston Street

As we head into fall, it’s the perfect season to explore NYC on foot. 🍂Join us for upcoming walking tours through the Je...
08/30/2026

As we head into fall, it’s the perfect season to explore NYC on foot. 🍂

Join us for upcoming walking tours through the Jewish Lower East Side, Yiddish Broadway, and the world of All-of-a-Kind Family—or explore Jewish stories of the Gilded Age from home with our virtual tour. Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped our neighborhood.

Reserve your spot at eldridgestreet.org/events!





The Gilded Age left its mark all over New York City, and so did Jewish Americans, many just one generation away from imm...
08/27/2026

The Gilded Age left its mark all over New York City, and so did Jewish Americans, many just one generation away from immigrant beginnings at that time. From the Warburg Mansion (now the Jewish Museum) to the former homes of the Lehman, Loeb, Schiff, and Guggenheim families, explore how ambition, resilience, and generosity shaped the city and beyond.

Register for this virtual tour at eldridgestreet.org/events

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12 Eldridge Street
New York, NY
10002

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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