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Museum at Eldridge Street

12 Eldridge Street
212-219-0302

Mission

The mission of the Museum is to restore and sustain the National Historic Landmark 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, and to offer cultural and educational programs that explore Jewish American traditions, history and culture; immigrant, urban, and New York City history; and the forms and language of architectural and cultural preservation.


Upcoming Events at Museum at Eldridge Street

Opening Reception: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Eldridge Eats Food Tour: A History of the Lower East Side

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 11:30am
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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An Evening with Rozanne Gold, Lisa Gross and The League of Kitchens

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 6:00pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Walking Tour: Synagogues of the Lower East Side

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 1:30pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Monday, Dec 9, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Exhibition: Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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New York, NY
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Recent News

Museum at Eldridge Street News - September 24, 2024

Dear Friend, As we approach Rosh Hashanah, a time for renewal and giving, we at the Museum of Eldridge Street gather to celebrate the new year and reflect on the significance of this holiday in our founding story—137 years ago, the Eldridge…

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Rosh Hashanah at Eldridge: Reflection, Renewal, and Gratitude

As we approach Rosh Hashanah, a time for renewal and giving, we at the Museum of Eldridge Street gather to celebrate the new year and reflect on the significance of this holiday in our founding story-137 years ago, the Eldridge Street Synagogue…

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Exhibition: Memory and Inheritance at Museum at Eldridge Street

Memory And Inheritance: Paintings And Ceremonial Objects By Tobi Kahn In his first solo show in New York City in ten years, Tobi Kahn contemplates ritual, tradition, and memory, both personal and collective. Kahn’s luminous paintings and his…

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Museum at Eldridge Street News: Leave Your Mark on Our Tribute Wall

We are thrilled to let you know that a limited number of Tribute Wall blocks remain for permanent dedications at the Museum at Eldridge Street. When you make a dedication through the Tribute Wall campaign, your gift will support the…

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Museum at Eldridge Street News - July 11, 2023

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Museum at Eldridge Street News - July 7, 2023

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The Museum at Eldridge Street Will be Open on July 4th!

The Museum at Eldridge Street will be open on July 4th! The Museum at Eldridge Street will be open on July 4th! Come by and see for yourself the restored Eldridge Street Synagogue, an architectural marvel and a symbol of immigrant aspirations…

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Exhibition - A Collage of Customs: Mark Podwal at Museum at Eldridge Street

The Museum at Eldridge Street is proud to present A Collage of Customs, Iconic Jewish Woodcuts Revised for the Twenty-First Century, an exhibition featuring the work of acclaimed artist and writer Mark Podwal. A Collage of Customs features…

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Exhibition - Upon Thy Gates, The Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection at Museum at Eldridge Street

Upon Thy Gates, The Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection arrives at the Museum at Eldridge Street from the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education in Portland. Curated by Kenneth Helphand, the exhibition presents 73 mezuzahs…

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Museum at Eldridge Street - Explore the Lower East Side Through Food!

Upon Thy Gates, The Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection On view through April 23, 2023 Don't miss our latest exhibition featuring the incredible mezuzah collection by the Winik family. Featuring 73 mezuzahs dating from the late…

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