Join Urban Historian Justin Ferate to discover long-lost memories of the resorts of the “Borscht Belt” – often known as the “Jewish Catskills.” These institutions helped shape American Jewish culture -enabling Jews to become more “American” while at the same time introducing the American public to immigrant Jewish culture.

Join noted lecturer Justin Ferate for a reprise of this popular talk that will discover long-lost memories of the early Jewish resorts of New York’s Catskill Mountains, long before the Borscht Belt became famous as a common popular destination. This is part one of a two part series.

Discover the fascinating story about the creation of the American film industry, started by a number of ambitious Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe who moved out West and opened the world’s first large-scale motion picture studios.

Hear rarely told stories about brave people involved in the French Resistance, focused on obscure places connected to the movement.

Join us as we explore the sights and sounds In The Heights, not with Lin-Manuel Miranda, but with tour guide Susan Birnbaum on this new Zoom presentation as she virtually travels from 155th Street to 181st and beyond in a neighborhood once known as the “Frankfort on the Hudson”.

Learn about and drool over the ABC’s of French cuisine, from savory to sweet. Discover the history and importance of kosher food in France from an American living in Paris who has become a Parisian tour guide extraordinaire.

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.

Don't miss the opportunity to attend this virtual lecture with Urban Historian Justin Ferate, which covers the history of Jewish Harlem, discussing when it was the third largest Jewish community on the planet, from roughly 1870 until about 1930.

Take in Jewish history, landmarks, and humor in this quintessential Parisian neighborhood with a transplanted American on this Zoom talk.

Opening doors of opportunity for Lower East Siders for almost 130 years through social services, arts and it’s pioneering efforts in health care, this historic organization, that was visited by Princess Diana in 1989, will be explored virtually with a Public Historian.

Go back in time and visit the first Jewish settlements in the urban centers of Newark, Paterson, New Brunswick, Jersey City and Trenton.

Join us on Zoom as we explore the Jewish histories of three great NYC boroughs

Over the course of three sessions on Zoom, each covering different themes (history, culture, and community,) Jewish historian David Kaufman will address what makes NYC the “Greatest Jewish City in the World..” This is part 3 discussing COMMUNITY.

Over the course of three sessions on Zoom, each covering different themes (history, culture, and community,) Jewish historian David Kaufman will address what makes NYC the “Greatest Jewish City in the World..” This is part 2 discussing CULTURE.

The author will discuss social movements from the Progressive Era , and how they affected life in NY as we know it now, including Jewish leaders and voices from this period.

Over the course of three sessions on Zoom, each covering different themes (history, culture, and community,) Jewish historian David Kaufman will address what makes NYC the “Greatest Jewish City in the World.” This is part 1 discussing HISTORY.

Join us on Zoom as we share the stories about some of the pioneering Jewish women movie stars during the early 1900s to the 1930s, the heyday of Jewish Film.

The author spent a sabbatical year learning at MTJ, an Orthodox seminary that is New York’s oldest institution of rabbinic learning, This led him to write the book Yeshiva Days in which he shares a side of Jewish life outsiders rarely get to see.

From the 1940’s through the 1970’s, a new type of art & Judaica emerged that celebrated the traditional images of the new State of Israel. Might you even own a piece? Learn how Israeliana became a vital part of the tour of Israel.

Join us on Zoom for a fun, engaging hour as we study some often overlooked tidbits of ancient Israelite customs, biblical text, stories, and laws in light of the ancient contemporary environment.

Marvel at the magnificent Bialystoker Synagogue, which was built in 1826 as a Methodist Church, and believed to be a stop on the Underground Railroad, resplendent in colorful murals and Tiffany inspired stained glass windows. This is the largest active Jewish congregation on the Lower East Side.

Travel with us for about an hour on Zoom for this happy romp back in time, with some fabulous photos and heartfelt memories. Compare Mike’s reminiscences with those shared by friends and relatives, or even with some of your own.

Join us for a virtual presentation of the Jewish movers and shakers of finance, commerce, and retail who lived on the Upper East Side -The "Gold Coast" of NYC. Learn about the families who called this area home, their lifestyles, elaborate mansions and apartments, and their philanthropic interests.

Join Urban Historian Justin Ferate to discover long-lost memories of the resorts of the “Borscht Belt” – often known as the “Jewish Catskills.” These institutions helped shape American Jewish culture -enabling Jews to become more “American” while at the same time introducing the American public to immigrant Jewish culture.

Join us as we virtually explore The history of the Greek-speaking Romaniote Jews on the Lower East Side of Manhattan with author Marcia Ikonomopoulos as she presents her upcoming book “Meet Me on the Corner of Broome and Allen”.

Marvel at the magnificent Bialystoker Synagogue, which was built in 1826 as a Methodist Church, and believed to be a stop on the Underground Railroad, resplendent in colorful murals and Tiffany inspired stained glass windows. This is the largest active Jewish congregation on the Lower East Side.

Join us on Zoom for a talk with author Paul Kaplan, for this engaging and enlightening lecture inspired by his second book, Jewish South Florida, which talks about the Jewish cultural traditions and history of the area while acting as a Guide to it’s neighborhoods, synagogues and eateries.

Join us for a virtual stroll exploring the unique Upper West Side, filled with vibrant Jewish institutions. We will discuss architecture, synagogues, schools, cultural institutions and more. Learn their stories.

Join us for a book talk with author Paul Kaplan, who will discuss his indispensable travel guide, covering all things Jewish in Manhattan. This book delves into the rich history and immense contribution of Jewish immigrants in our great city.

Learn where leaders of the Jewish underworld began their nefarious activities, and discuss questions of morality, power & assimilation.