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The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy

235 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002
(212) 374-4100
nycjewishtours.org
5 star rating based on 6 reviews

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Hours
Mon-Thu 9:30am-5:30pm Fri 9:30am-3pm  
Status: Closed  
Phone Number

tel: (212) 374-4100

Fax Number

tel: (212) 385-2693

Toll Free Number

tel: (888) 896-6120

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A non-profit organization providing historic tours of Jewish

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The Lower East Side Conservancy is an educational organization established in 1998. Our mission is to celebrate, preserve & share the Jewish heritage of the Lower East side, Harlem, Brooklyn & soon Philadelphia. We accomplish our mission by creating & giving tours of these living and vital communities. Our tours are designed to showcase landmarks, history & people and to inspire visitors of... more
Posted by Citysearch on August 07, 2009

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Come Home For A Tour Of The Lower East Side - Where Tradition Lives. View Website Full Access to Synagogues Knowledgeable Guides Terrific Food The Lower East Side is legendary for its multi-cultural melting pot history and contemporary trendsetting flair. The Conservancy serves to "connect the dots"; creating a unique fused tour of the old and the new. Our tours actually take your group into the living, historic synagogues of the Lower East Side, such as the Bialystoker, Eldridge Street, Kehila Kedosha Janina, etc..., in addition to other celebrated attractions. Many of our knowledgeable guides are actual residents of the Lower East Side, thus having a greater connection to the past and present of the community. We will feed your mind as well as your belly with a smorgasbord of the best delicacies from the Lower East Side's renowned eateries. To find out more about our public and customized group touring programs, visit us at our website www.nycjewishtours.org. We hope to "shmear" from you soon.
Posted by Citysearch on January 14, 2007

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The Lower East Side Conservancy is an organization dedicated to preserving the Jewish heritage and culture of Manhattan's Lower East Side. They offer walking and minibus tours highlighting historic synagogues and the neighborhood's culinary delights. The Bialystoker and Eldrige Synagogues are associated with this group and are featured on their tours. Call for tour schedules and prices.
Posted by wcities on July 11, 2008

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Standard public tours are offered, but for a special occasion or group outing you may customize your own tour.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Resident-guided Lower East Side tours inform youths and adults about the area's Jewish history and current life.
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 05, 2007)

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The Lower East Side Conservancy is a nonprofit organization created in 1998 with the sponsorship of the United Jewish Council of the East Side, Inc. Their mission is the preservation and promotion of Jewish culture on New York's Lower East Side, from the nostalgic "old" neighborhood of a century ago to the vibrant and growing Jewish community of today.To fulfill the mission they work to... more
Posted by nyc on December 31, 2007

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I recently went on a tour with the conservancy and I must say it was great. The guide really knew her history. I grew up on the LES and learned things about the LES that I never knew before. I highly recommend this tour.

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Posted by Jrivera on September 14, 2009

Best tour group in NYC!

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The people who run The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy are amazing! I recently went on one of their fascinating tours and I cannot remember the last time I learned so much. Every staff member is friendly intelligent and helpful. My experience was one I will not soon forget. They are simply the best! I want try all of their tours!!!

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+ Interesting tours amazing staff!!!
Posted by Bridgetann on August 03, 2009

Extremely Enthusiastic Guide

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We walked around the Loewr East Side, luckily it was a beautiful day, and we visited all the synagogues and sights. The Bialystoker shul took my breath away and all the art that was present was brought to life through the stories of our guide, Laurie, who was extremely knowledgable and just expressed such great love for this tour and the history it encompasses. We learned marvelous things... more
Posted by gabriellemichelle on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 22, 2005)
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