Join us as Urban Historian, Dr. Elissa Sampson virtually strolls down the historic street of the famed “Yiddish Rialto” on this new Zoom talk, and explores connections between what is now the East Village and the Lower East Side. She will discuss how these shows contributed to New York City culture.

Join us for a tour of Congregation Shearith Israel, commonly known as the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, the first Jewish congregation in North America founded in 1654.

Our 1 hour and 15-minute public tour allows you the opportunity to enter this landmark building with its majestic and inspiring sanctuary and Tiffany stained-glass windows.

Stroll down the historic street of the famed “Yiddish Rialto,” and explore the connections between what is now the East Village and the Lower East Side, with Urban Historian, Elissa Sampson.