Millions of Jewish immigrants arrived in New York City since the mid 19th century and made it their home. Jewish life has since left a significant mark on the physical and social landscape of the New York, and no other neighborhood shows it better than the Lower East Side. The largest Jewish community in the world at one point, Jews here left a legacy of social change, charity institutions, literature, art, and of course, delicious food.
Our tour will explore how these elements of culture remain in the streets, local stories, in the buildings and still in current daily life.