The Real Housewives of Eldridge Street 5/12/13 1PM - 2PM

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What really happened that May morning in 1902? Why did two women run into the synagogue? Why werer they shouting "No Meat?" What did that...

Yiddishe Mamas - Mother's Day Walking Tour 5/12/13 11AM - 1PM

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Start a new family tradition this Mother’s Day and discover your roots on our Lower East Side walking tour. We'll fete you with rugelach,...

Eldridge Street After Hours: Mah Jongg & Egg Creams! 5/9/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

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Our annual June Egg Rolls & Egg Creams festival is just around the corner so...come join us for a warm up! We will be teaching basic mah...

The Jews of Pinsk Book Launch 5/5/13 3PM - 4:30PM

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Celebrate the publication of The Jews of Pinsk, 1881-1941, the most comprehensive history of a single Jewish community in any language....

Gerard Edery Concert 4/28/13 3PM - 5PM

Enjoy an afternoon of surprising and exotic musical synergy between Christians, Arabs and Jews from Medieval Spain to the present. Secular...

TRIVIA at After Hours! 4/18/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

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What is the size in square miles of New York City? How many total candles do you need to celebrate all of Hanukah? What color was the first...

Sholem Aleichem Tribute 4/14/13 3PM - 4:30PM

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Join us for an afternoon of readings, music and commentary celebrating the life and work of beloved Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem. 

A World of Shapes and Colors 4/14/13 11AM - 12:30PM

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Climb stairs, open doors, and step into a world filed with shapes, colors, patterns, and light. Mysterious clues lead detectives to...

Eldridge Street After Hours: March 3/21/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

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Apples to Apples, Scattergories, Taboo, Trivial Pursuit, you name it! Bring your friends, co-workers and acquaintances and come join us for...

Passover Nosh and Stroll 3/17/13 11AM - 4PM

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Journey into the kishkes of the old Jewish Lower East Side on this tasty expedition. Trace the route of immigrants as they prepared for the...

Triangle Fire Memorial Quilt Reception 3/10/13 3PM - 5PM

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Join us for an exhibition opening marking the 102nd anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Robin Berson, a volunteer with the...

Matzo Madness! A Passover Scavenger Hunt Family Program 3/10/13 11AM - 12:30PM

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Follow a trail of dry and crumbly clues that reveal a Passover story of freedom. The gritty, crowded streets of New York's Lower East Side...

Truth and Consequences Multiple Dates

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Truth is such a paramount value in Judaism that the Talmud teaches, "God's seal is truth." But telling the truth has consequences that we...

American Jewish History from A(rrival) to Z(ionism) Multiple Dates

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Explore the history of American Jews from the earliest days in New Amsterdam to World War II and beyond. Using primary sources, we will...

Sylvan Winds Concert 3/3/13 3PM - 5PM

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Join us for a musical tour of lyrical works by Jewish composers - the magical melodies of Mendelssohn, rousing klezmer dances, a rhapsody...

Story Slam: Love in the Time of Internet 2/21/13 7PM - 9PM

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Got great stories about looking for "the one" on-line? Bring your friends and share your best, bad dating stories and your triumphs at this...

12th Night Klezmer 2/10/13 3PM - 5PM

Join the 12th Night Klezmer ensemble for a festive concert exploring the roots of Klezmer music. All ticket sales are final, no refunds...

Heroes and Villains: A Purim Tale Family Program 2/10/13 11AM - 12:30PM

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Boo, Haman. Sure, the Hamantaschen is a good cookie, but that Haman? He was one bad egg. Luckily our ancient heroes thwarted his dastardly...

Spiritual Jewish Workshop Multiple Dates

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Develop an ethical will, create a midrash, compose a prayer, write a eulogy. We will explore how each of these genres developed in Judaism...

Winter Green Festival: A Tu B'Shvat Celebration 1/27/13 12PM - 4PM

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Unearth you environmental heritage as we celebrate Jewish Arbor Day. Museum wide activities include a traditional Tu B'Shvat seder, art...

Hot Cider Walking Tour - Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend Multiple Dates

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Meet at Eldridge Street for hot cider and then eat your way through Lower East Side history on this delicious neighborhood walking tour....

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Family Story Hour & Crafts 1/21/13 1PM - 2PM

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The Eldridge Street Synagogue tells the story of millions of Jewish immigrants leaving home and finding hope in America. Today, in honor of...

Eldridge Street After Hours: January 1/17/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

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Meet new friends and enjoy a drink at the Museum’s monthly gathering for people in their 20s and 30s. Our historic venue provides a...

Hidden Spaces and (kind of) Creepy Places Family Program 1/13/13 11AM - 12PM

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Cobwebs on the ceiling, a hole in the wall, and what do you think is behind that door? Calling all Preservation Detectives for a fun-filled...

Hot Cider Walking Tour Multiple Dates

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Meet at Eldridge Street for hot cider and then eat your way through Lower East Side history on this delicious neighborhood walking tour....

Klez for Kids 12/25/12 1PM - 4PM

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Looking for something fun to do on Christmas Day? Come explore the Eldridge Street Synagogue and our local Chinatown neighborhood. We offer...

FAMILY Chocolate, Chanukah & Cheer! 12/16/12 2PM - 4PM

Come celebrate the holiday of Chanukah, the festival of lights, by partaking in one of its sweetest traditions: Chanukah gelt! Using melted...

Eldridge Street After Hours: Chocolate, Chanukah & Cheer! 12/13/12 6:30PM - 8:30PM

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Come celebrate the holiday of Hanukah, the festival of lights, by partaking in one of its sweetest traditions: Hanukah gelt! Using melted...

Family Hanukah Happening 12/9/12 11AM - 2PM

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Hanukah program at 11 am; Ongoing activities from 12 to 2 pm Wind, rain, and the passage of time nearly destroyed the Eldridge Street...

Storywalks Launch Party 12/6/12 6:30PM - 8:30PM

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Celebrate the launch of Storywalks, the Museum’s first smart-phone app. Created by Carlin Wragg and Anna Pinkas, this site-specific audio...