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Moshe D. Sherman is Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Jewish Studies, Touro College. He has served as a professor of Modern Jewish History for more than thirty years, with an emphasis on the American Jewish experience.

Welcome to New York City, with the world’s largest Jewish community outside of Israel! Jews first arrived in the lower Manhattan section of New York in 1654. Since that time, successive waves of immigration, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries, brought more than a million immigrants to New York. Following World War II, hundreds of thousands of additional immigrants arrived, including Holocaust survivors, Hungarian Jewish refugees in 1956, Iranian Jews after the fall of the Shah, and Jews from the former Soviet Union. No surprise that New York City has hundreds of historic landmarks, synagogues, Yiddish theaters and more.

New York Jewish Tours are designed to help tourists and all those who are interested in exploring the rich and exciting sites of New York’s Jewish past and present.

New York Jewish Tours are customized to meet your specific needs. Whether you are a few people or a large group, looking for a short walking trip, or touring the city for longer, we will work with you to best accommodate your interests and circumstances.

The ultimate Jewish guide to Manhattan, NYC: What to see, eat & do

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• By Miranda Lapides

Updated Jan 25 2024 03:16PM EST

New York City is a treasure trove of iconic landmarks, cuisines, and hidden gems. It is also home to the largest Jewish community in the U.S. 

Editor’s note: This article is part of our series on travel guides to your favorite destinations. Check out our Vienna , Budapest , Berlin , Kraków , Toronto , Milan and Rome guides, and look out for guides to other cities (including Brooklyn in NYC) coming soon.

Since the 17th century, when a group of Sephardic Jews first set foot in New Amsterdam, Jewish immigrants from around the world have made their mark, contributing to the cultural mosaic that defines New York City today.

Whether you’re interested in visiting historic synagogues, immersing yourself in its rich past through museums or tours, or looking for the best Jewish food, we’ve got you covered to ensure your trip to Manhattan is jam-packed with the richness of its Jewish heritage.

What to see

The jewish museum.

There’s no better place to explore Jewish culture in New York than the Jewish Museum . Located on New York City’s Museum Mile in an early 20th-century mansion, its collection of more than 30,000 works of art showcases the vibrancy and complexity of the global Jewish experience. (Tip: Tickets are free on Saturdays!). 

The Museum of Jewish Heritage

Located in Battery Park right by the Hudson River, the Museum of Jewish Heritage is a living memorial to the Holocaust. Through its powerful exhibitions, you can hear moving stories of survivors and learn about the importance of Holocaust education so we may never forget the victims and their legacy.

The Museum at Eldridge Street

Out of all the synagogues in New York City, there is only one that has a museum: the Museum at Eldridge Street . Housed in the first synagogue in the U.S. built by Eastern European Jewish immigrants, the museum showcases what immigrant life was like on the Lower East Side in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 

The synagogue itself is a site to behold, known for its architecture, specifically its remarkable rose window of mesmerizing shades of blue. 

Statue of Liberty

For almost 200 years, the Statue of Liberty has proudly stood over the Hudson River welcoming immigrants as a symbol of freedom and a beacon of hope. 

The Jewish connection to the Statue of Liberty is the verse of poetry engraved on the inside of her pedestal: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” 

These powerful words are from Emma Lazarus’ poem “The New Colossus.” Lazarus, a Jewish American with Portuguese roots, composed this poem in 1883 to raise money for the pedestal’s construction and advocate for refugees fleeing the pogroms of Eastern Europe. Marvel at the plaque and ascend the statue to take in the breathtaking view of the New York City skyline.

Ellis Island

While you’re out in New York Harbor, be sure to explore the history of American immigration at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration . 

Between 1892 and 1924, over two million Jews passed through its grand Registry Room, where they either went through the process of becoming American citizens or were turned away for various reasons like health issues or economic concerns. 

At the museum, you can read eyewitness accounts, see where people slept while in the process of becoming citizens, and search the nearly 65 million passenger records for your Jewish ancestors.

Golda Meir Memorial Square

While on your way to a Broadway show, be sure to visit Golda Meir Memorial Square, located between 39th and 40th Streets on Broadway, just south of Times Square, to pay tribute to the late Israeli prime minister. 

The plaza was dedicated to Israel’s “Iron Lady” in 1979 on the first anniversary of her death. The plaza is a great people-watching spot, complete with tables, benches, and a bust honoring the Israeli feminist icon.

Yiddish Walk of Fame

On the corner of Second Avenue and 10th Street, you’ll find more than 30 faded slabs of granite embedded in the sidewalk, each adorned with a gold star bearing the name of an actor from Yiddish theater.

This is the Yiddish Walk of Fame, established by Second Avenue Deli outside its original location. This landmark proudly pays homage to the original Yiddish Theatre District, an era beginning in the late 19th century when Yiddish theaters dotted the neighborhood, and Second Avenue was known as “Jewish Broadway.” 

Jewish Walking Tours

There are several walking tours available that take you through historically Jewish neighborhoods: 

The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy (LESJC) brings the cradle of American Jewish civilization to life on its Lower East Side tour . As you stroll down Hester Street and other locations of note, you’ll see where new immigrants settled after their arrival from Ellis Island. 

If you’ve ever wanted to explore where American Jewish history all began, LESJC also gives a fascinating glimpse into the first Jews to set foot in the New World, on their Colonial Jewish New Amsterdam tour . Learn about the first Jewish individuals who fought for their rights in colonial New York, the Jewish connection to the New York Stock Exchange, and more. 

Before Harlem became known for jazz and the civil rights movement, it was once home to the third-largest Jewish community in the world — just behind Warsaw, Poland, and the Lower East Side. LESJC also offers an insightful walking tour of Jewish Harlem , uncovering the neighborhood’s Jewish past with stops at what were once some of the most legendary Jewish institutions. 

New York Jewish Film Festival

If you’re visiting New York City in January, you won’t want to miss the New York Jewish Film Festival . Each year for two weeks, the Jewish Museum and Film at Lincoln Center team up to screen a wide range of movies from around the world that explore the Jewish experience. 

In addition to the films, which include heartwarming comedy and thought-provoking documentaries, the festival also includes panel discussions with filmmakers. Buy some popcorn and immerse yourself in Jewish cinema. 

Shop for Judaica

Discover traditional Jewish gifts at West Side Judaica & Bookstore , one of Manhattan’s last remaining Judaica stores, located at 89th Street and Broadway. From kiddush cups to prayer books, you’ll find a range of Judaica items to choose from at this store that’s been in business for 90 years.

What to Eat

The kosher scene.

There is a wide variety of kosher restaurants in Manhattan catering to different budgets and tastes. If you’re in the mood for meat, check out Talia’s Steakhouse , Mr. Broadway and Mocha Burger , all of which are glatt-kosher.

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For kosher steakhouses, try the classic restaurants Reserve Cut and Le Marais .

For an upscale dining experience, Israeli chef Eyal Shani ’s new kosher restaurant Malka won’t disappoint, boasting incredible food and trendy vibes. For a special occasion restaurant, try Mike’s Bistro .

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Popular dairy restaurants like Noi Due Café and Tiberias include robust menus with pasta, pizza, fish, and more. For kosher pizza, try Bravo or Saba’s (we recommend their Upper East Side location). Craving Chinese food? Bodhi Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant offers a kosher Cantonese-style cuisine, from meatless dumplings to noodles.

Classic New York fare

A trip to New York City would be incomplete without enjoying delicious deli cuisine, made popular by Jewish immigrants who brought their Eastern European culture to the Lower East Side. 

To have what she’s having, visit the famous Katz’s Delicatessen , New York’s oldest deli, for Jewish specialties like the legendary pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup. 

The Lower East Side is chock-full of Ashkenazi eateries like Russ & Daughters . What started in the early 20th century as peddling herring from a pushcart is now one of the most iconic Jewish dining establishments. If you’re a fan of bagels with smoked salmon or potato latkes, you will feel right at home.

Another iconic Lower East Side location you will not want to miss is Yonah Schimmel’s Knish Bakery , the last remaining knish bakery in Manhattan. 

This Eastern European potato-filled snack gained popularity among the Jewish immigrant community, and Yonah Schimmel ’s shop is a favorite of celebrities like Larry David and Evan Rachel Wood . 

Israeli scene

You won’t have any trouble finding an Israeli restaurant in Manhattan. Popular options with flavorful dishes include 12 Chairs Cafe , Miriam , and Miznon (its Times Square location will soon be kosher ).

Where to spend Shabbat

Chabad has many locations in the city to accommodate Shabbat meals and services.

Synagogues like Central Synagogue , B’nai Jeshurun and Park Avenue Synagogue are open to the public and offer Friday night and Saturday morning services. 

Some organizations host Shabbat dinners for young professionals and are extremely welcoming to travelers, like Manhattan Jewish Experience .

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Originally Published Jan 12, 2024 09:38AM EST

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A Self-Guided Jewish Tour of NYC

New York City is a vital part of Jewish culture. How many New Yorkers spit out the words schlep, oy vey or nosh , without ever having stepped into a temple? From the Lower East Side immigrant Jewish experience to Hasidic Williamsburg, the city teems with Jewish life. If you’re looking to be schooled on Jewish culture in this ethnically rich city, here are some spots to visit on your self-guided tour of Jewish New York.

Be sure to take this tour on an empty stomach to make room for the bialys, pickles and knishes you’ll be feasting on. But I promise, it’s not just about the food. And everything is just a subway ride away.

Lower East Side

At the turn of the 20 th century, the Lower East Side was home to many Eastern European immigrant Jews living in tenements and shopping from pushcarts. Take a peek into an original tenement on a Tenement Museum tour. For a look at synagogue life in the same era, walk to the Museum at Eldridge Street to see the picturesque interior of this restored 19 th century synagogue. The pushcart culture might be gone, but you can still buy a kosher pickle from The Pickle Guys .  And don’t forget to pick up some fresh bialys at the legendary Kossars Bialys .

In Crown Heights, kids can climb through a large plastic challah at an exhibit at the Jewish Children’s Museum , which offers families an interactive look at Jewish life and culture.

Further into Brooklyn, take a stroll down Avenue J, filled with kosher bakeries, and Judaica shops. Then head to the high-end supermarket Pomegranate , which is comparable to a Jewish Whole Foods.

Upper East Side

On Museum Mile, you can take in an exhibit or visit the permanent collection at The Jewish Museum . Peruse the museum at the historic Temple Emanuel . Then end the day with a production in Yiddish or English from The National Yiddish Theater ; this historic theatrical company stages their shows at the Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Upper West Side

Pretend you’re George and Jerry on Seinfeld and have soup or an overstuffed sandwich at Mendy’s . For a dose of culture that goes beyond TV, the JCC offers a slew of Jewish cultural programs from arts to cooking.

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Jewish Walking Tour

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Get an insiders view into Jewish Life with this Behind The Scenes tour. Jewish Tours will delve into Jewish History, Culture, and Practice. Providing a glimpse into living as a Religious Jew with Exclusive Access in the community. While answering all your questions and providing depth and insights. With plenty to Share and Photograph along the way.

Tour Information

Aprox 2.5 hours, walking amount, 1 mile + 3 flights stairs, 10 am generally.

See the creation and preservation of Jewish Artifacts dating back over 3333 years to the times of Moses.

Discover the power of water and it’s integral part of Jewish life.

Explore the activities and meaning of the happenings in the synagogue.

Things we'll see.

We don’t guarantee any locations but we do tend to include these topics and places on our tours. Our regular tour includes up to 15 locations and goes inside most including places no other tour has access to.

Private Collection

Of jewish artifacts and books dating back to the 1400s.

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Jewish Books

Visits up to 15 locations or stops along the route in the neighborhood. Many times we go inside the locations and some have up to three flights of stairs. Visitors find this in depth dive into Jewish history and culture and find no matter their current level of knowledge about Judaism insights they never knew or thought of. Though we keep our explanations concise our knowledgeable educators are happy to delve as deep into the topics as your questions go. 

The crown heights community is the only Jewish community in NYC that hosts exclusively one sect. Every other community has many. There is a history to this which your guide will share if asked on the tour. The part of Crown Heights we walk through is generally considered safe during the daytime due to religious Jewish people not being known for violent crime. 

The easiest way to get to Crown Heights is the Subway’s number 3 Train Downtown towards Brooklyn. Exit at the Kingston Avenue Station. Walk just a bit to the location the tour begins that is in your conformation email.

By Car There is only street metered and alternate side parking available. Some have parked their car at the Brooklyn Museum and then walked the mile to the tour or taken the train from there to Kingston Avenue station on Eastern Pkwy.

Meals aren’t included in the tour though we can direct you to local eateries at the end of the tour. 

We require all visitors on our tours to wear a minimum of a longer skirt or pants and at least short sleeved shirts out of respect for the community and locations we are visiting. 

• Our tours take place rain or shine and we haven’t had to rearranged a tour except for jury duty since our inception.
• There is a lot of walking so please wear comfortable shoes.
• There is a dress code to be respectful of the community we are visiting.
• Tipping isn’t required but appreciated and should reflect the experience. 

This Is What We Do

This is what they say, frequently asked questions, transportation.

The Best way to get to the tour is by train. If you are driving you can park at the Brooklyn Museum and get a quick subway train ride or about a mile walk to the tour starting location. There is only metered street parking in the Crown Heights neighborhood.

Health & Safety

We follow CDC Guidence about Masks and Safety. 

Rain or Shine

Our Tours run rain or shine so please dress appropriate for the weather like bringing a rain coat or umbrella. While we spend most of our time inside we do spend some time walking and talking outside of locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our tours run rain or shine. If it’s raining out bring a poncho, rain coat, and/or umbrella and we’ll skip through the rain.

Tipping is not required but is appreciated and should reflect your experience on the tour.

Please dress modestly while in the community. That means long pants or a skirt and a sleeved shirt or dress etc. for example.

Yes, reservations are required to attend all tours. The best place to see availability and book is  https://jewishtours.com/book  .

Due to going into homes and old buildings the Jewish Tour is not wheelchair accessible though we are working on other types of tours that will be.

Since our tour goes behind the scenes and throughout the community we visit. There is at least a mile of walking throughout the tour and up to 3 flights of stairs at some locations.

Yes; tickets must be purchased in advance in order to guarantee your spots on the tour. Book well in advance to guarantee getting the day and time you prefer!

Children are the major focus of life in Crown Heights, outnumbering adults 4 or 5 to one. Children of any age are always welcome on the tour. However, do keep in mind that the primary informational focus of the tour is for teens and above.

Grab those walking shoes cause our tour covers lots of the neighborhood. There is up to three flights of stairs at some of the sites along the tour.

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A Walk Through History tour

Estimated walk time: 22 minutes without stops

The history of Battery Park City  is relatively recent but just east of this small southwestern corner of Manhattan are some of New York City’s oldest historical sites. This walking tour takes us past some of these historic settings in a 20-minute walk that ends at the Museum. 

Start: Pier 11 Ferry Terminal at South Street near Wall Street, New York, NY 10005  

We start at  Pier 11 , the ferry terminal just west of Wall Street.  NYC Ferry  boats run seven days a week from all boroughs but Staten Island, and are an excellent way to see the city. (And if you’re visiting from Staten Island, the Staten Island ferry terminal is just a few blocks west of where our tour starts.) 

Facing South Street, walk a block or two to your right and then start walking up Wall Street.  Debate exists as to how the street got its name , but it is certain that today “Wall Street” is a synonym for the United States financial market. 

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Stop #1: placard about new york city’s first slave market, wall street and water street, south side.

At the intersection of Wall Street &Water Street , you are now approaching the site of New York City’s first slave market . The informational placard at this location details when slavery started in Manhattan, as well as when - and how - it was abolished. A block further west, at Wall & Pearl Street, is where the actual market stood.

Stop #2: 40 Wall Street

40 Wall Street , currently known as the Trump building, is famous not for bearing the former president’s name but because in 1929, it was in (a losing) competition with the Chrysler Building to be the world’s tallest building.

Stop #3: Federal Hall, 26 Wall Street

As you continue walking up Wall Street-literally uphill- on your right you’ll see a large statue of George Washington outside of 26 Wall Street. This building, Federal Hall , is where Washington took the first US presidential oath of office, and was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices.

Stop #4: New York Stock Exchange/Fearless Girl, 18 Broad Street

Just across the way from Federal Hall,  the iconic facade at 18 Broad Street is the face of the New York Stock Exchange . The beginnings of the NYSE were formed in 1792, though no NYSE building existed at 18 Broad Street until 1865. And don’t overlook the four foot statue facing 18 Broad Street; Fearless Girl ,  a bronze sculpture by Kristen Visbal unveiled in 2017 was moved from its original location by the Charging Bull statue to its current spot in late 2018.

Stop #5: Trinity Church, 89 Broadway

Now walk up the last block of Wall Street, heading west.

In the early days of the New York settlement, jokes were made that sinners were sent to the bottom of Wall Street (into the East River), or to the top of Wall Street: Trinity Church . The present-day Trinity Church building on Broadway is the third building to occupy this spot. Built between 1839 and 1846, it was the tallest building in the United States until 1869. The graveyard surrounding the church dates back longer than the building; it is perhaps best known as the gravesite of Alexander Hamilton, an American Founding Father and the main character in a certain Broadway musical.

Stop #6: Charging Bull/Bowling Green Park, 11 Broadway

Heading south down Broadway, the Charging Bull statue, originally placed secretly in front of the New York Stock Exchange by Arturo IDi Modica in 1989, currently guards  New York’s oldest park, Bowling Green , site where the Lenape tribe “sold” Manhattan to Peter Minuit in 1626. This spot was a center of activity long before the Dutch arrived, and perhaps in tribute to that, just south of Bowling Green park is the National Museum of the American Indian , housed in the historic Alexander Hamilton US Custom House.

From this former Custom House, cross Battery Place and walk along - or through, if you desire - The Batter y, formerly known as Battery Park (and the namesake park for the Museum’s Battery Park City neighborhood). The history of The Battery is fascinating, and the more than 20 monuments found throughout explore themes that speak to the Lower Manhattan location: immigration, invention and innovation, defense and heroism.

Last Stop: Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust 36 Battery Place

From Battery Park, you will approach your last stop on the tour: The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust . Anchoring the southernmost tip of Manhattan, the Museum of Jewish Heritage completes the cultural and educational landscape it shares with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Across the water, Lady Liberty lifts her lamp and Ellis Island marks the gateway through which millions flowed into this country seeking refuge. The Museum’s meaningful location inspires its mission to educate diverse visitors about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.

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Discover brooklyn with us, brooklyn is the most dynamic center of judaism outside of israel., the brooklyn jewish historical initiative is now offering tours – walking tours, bicycling tours and bus/van tours – that cover various aspects of jewish life in brooklyn, past and present. those who join our bjhi tours will see up close the cultural, historical and artistic facets of jewish brooklyn, offering opportunities to learn in an informal manner, our tour guides are experts, just see their bios below, so you can be sure of a wonderful experience. and to paraphrase an old tv ad, you don’t have to be jewish to enjoy our tours., affordable and free tours, register for our tours, meet our tour expert, tour inquiries, we are here for you, to help you and reply within 24 hours.​.

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Walking tour of Jewish Washington Heights

Hosted By: The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy (LESJC)

Nestled between Harlem to the south and Inwood to the north, Washington Heights is a distinctive Jewish enclave within the landscape of New York’s larger Jewish community. Of the 125,000 German Jewish refugees that arrived in America in the 1930’s and 40’s, the “Heights” attracted over 20,000, mostly from Southern Germany. It soon became populated with synagogues, Jewish social and cultural clubs and successful businesses serving as a “starter” community for its myriad of residents. By the 1950’s and 60’s it saw the arrival of new immigrants from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Greece, the Dominican Republic, and African Americans moving in from Harlem. This area welcomed them all and transformed into a classic multi-ethnic NYC neighborhood. The 1980’s brought more dramatic changes as many of the younger generation began moving out to the suburbs and to Riverdale for the better life that their parents initially hoped to find In the Heights.

Join us for a walking tour to explore this unique Jewish community that continues to thrive to this day. Along the way we will see: K’hal Adath Jeshurun (the Breuer’s Shul); The campus of Yeshiva University (which moved up here from its original Lower East Side home in 1928); the Chabad Shul; Congregation Hebrew Tabernacle; Fort Tryon Jewish Center and Mount Sinai Jewish Center. We will also view noted NY landmarks and talk about legendary Jewish figures who have passed through this special neighborhood.

Giving this tour is Barry Judelman, our Harlem specialist who is originally from South Africa and has lived in New York since the 1980’s. He received a Masters degree in American Jewish History at Brandeis University and runs his own touring company in addition to being a Conservancy guide.

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