Jewish Tours of New York in Lower East Side

The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy (LESJC) was created to showcase, through a dynamic and varied touring program, the history and culture of the Jewish community of the Lower East Side.  The LESC also
serves as the communal agent for historic neighborhood preservation by assisting community synagogues with landmark designation, strategies for restoration, and fundraising.As the cradle of American Jewish civilization, the Lower East Side attracts thousands of visitors each year.  Since our inception in 1998, we have hosted 300 groups from throughout the United States and Canada, hailing from the following organizations: day schools, synagogues, (e.g. Youth groups, Sisterhoods, Hebrew schools, retirees, Men’s clubs, JCC’s, Hillel, women’s organizations, historical societies, and seminary/university programs. Our typical tour includes visits to  three  historic synagogues, all still with active congregations, and each possessing unique stories told by rabbis, current members and Conservancy trained tour guides.  We have designed our tours so that visitors from all walks of life and affiliations (or lack of) will feel welcome and inspired by what we have to offer.

Public and Customized Group Touring Programs

Join us for a walking tour of The Historic Lower East Side, the cradle of Jewish life and culture in the United States and today home to a thriving traditional urban community .