Jewish Lower East Side Private Walking Tour
New York, New York
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 3 hours
We will walk the streets of what was once the most populated area in the world. We will see old Jewish banks, the first pawn shop, eateries (maybe even nosh a little) theaters, synagogues and more.
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We will walk the streets of what was once the most populated area in the world. We will see old Jewish banks, the first pawn shop, eateries (maybe even nosh a little) theaters, synagogues and more.The dream of America, Di Goldeneh Medina (the golden land) attracted millions of Eastern European Jews fleeing oppression and pogroms form the early 1880's. Close to 2 million Jews came to New York City in the 4 decades following.
The new immigrants mostly form Poland and Russia found the streets to be overcrowded with people and pushcarts. Then in 1924 strict quotas with restrictive immigration laws limited their entrance into the promised land (America). Come hear the stories of this great migration from Europe based on family and hard work that helped this community assimilate and grow. They built a a unique community where they established synagogues, schools, banks and businesses. From their dreams and hopes they created a vibrant and complex culture that was known as the Jewish Lower East Side. tales of how immigrants struggled with it's rich history and cultural diversity.
The new immigrants mostly form Poland and Russia found the streets to be overcrowded with people and pushcarts. Then in 1924 strict quotas with restrictive immigration laws limited their entrance into the promised land (America). Come hear the stories of this great migration from Europe based on family and hard work that helped this community assimilate and grow. They built a a unique community where they established synagogues, schools, banks and businesses. From their dreams and hopes they created a vibrant and complex culture that was known as the Jewish Lower East Side. tales of how immigrants struggled with it's rich history and cultural diversity.
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