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SUMMARY:Festival Sefarad Colonial Jewish New Amsterdam Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:New York City has long been home to the largest Jewish community in the United States\, but did you know it was the first? This tour traces the remarkable journey of the very first American Jewish community: a small group of Jewish refugees from Brazil who arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654\, established the first synagogue\, and fought for the rights and freedoms of future generations. \nWe’ll begin at the mouth of New York Harbor\, where we’ll explore the broader story of Jewish life in the Caribbean before following the refugees’ path to New Amsterdam. At the monument honoring these first arrivals\, we’ll uncover the struggles they endured to remain in the Dutch colony. From there\, we’ll walk the old streets of New Amsterdam\, tracing the lives of these early pioneers and their impact on the city’s and country’s development. Along the way\, we’ll stop at the site of New York’s first synagogue\, Shearith Israel\, and learn about its enduring legacy. Our journey concludes at the oldest Jewish cemetery in the United States—now tucked within the bustling heart of Chinatown. \nYour guide for this tour is Svetlana Kershtein\, a professional tour guide who has worked on three continents and holds a Masters Degree in History\, specializing in the history of the ancient world. Born in the Soviet Union\, she emigrated to Israel where she worked as a licensed tour guide for 11 years. Svetlana’s passion for Jewish history\, art\, music\, and cuisine is reflected in her popular tours for the Conservancy. She is fluent in three languages (English\, Hebrew\, and Russian).
URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/festival-sefarad-colonial-jewish-new-amsterdam-walking-tour/
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SUMMARY:Sephardic Jews in America: A Walking Tour & Special Visit to The CJH
DESCRIPTION:In 1654\, 23 Jews escaping the newly instituted Portuguese Inquisition in Brazil\, landed in New Amsterdam (New York City) and were almost immediately expelled by Peter Stuyvesant.  They persevered and there has been a Jewish and notably a Sephardic presence in this country for over 370 years\, or 120 before the founding of the United States. \nJoin us on a captivating walking tour that unveils the rich and often untold history of the Sephardic Jewish community in New York City.  Some of the sites visited will include colonial era cemeteries\, famous homes and religious sites – all with stories of history\, heritage and culture. \nThe walking tour concludes with a visit to the Center for Jewish History on East 16th Street\, where guests will receive an exclusive\, behind-the-science tour of treasures from the American Sephardi Federation\, offering a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural legacy of the Sephardic Jews in America. \nThis tour is being presented as part of Festival Sefarad (https://www.festivalsefarad.com)\, a series of evens in June 2026 made possible by the UJA-Federation of New York and the Ike\, Molly and Steven Elias Foundation. \nCo-Presenter: American Sephardi Federation.
URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/sephardic-jews-in-america-a-walking-tour-special-visit-to-the-cjh/
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SUMMARY:A Neighborhood Within: The Sephardic Lower East Side
DESCRIPTION:From 1881 – 1924\, almost 1.5 million Ashkenazi Jews escaped the oppression of the Pale of Settlement and settled on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. But did you know more than 20\,000 Sephardic Jews mainly from Turkey\, Syria\, Greece\, and the Balkans ALSO settled in the neighborhood? A 1936 Columbia University study described the area “around Rivington and Allen Streets in New York City’s Lower East Side” as “the most vibrant Sephardic hub in the nation.” \nThese Turkino or “Oriental” Jews worshipped in their own Synagogues\, smoked hookahs in their own cafes\, and formed relief and settlement organizations – completely separate from the unwelcoming Ashkenazim. \nJoin Brad for this “very different” Lower East Side walking tour from Grand St. to Houston St. and Allen St. to Chrystie St. as he points out the important landmarks in the area which the Sephardim made their own. \nSome of the things you will see and hear about: \n\n\nThe major Sephardic Synagogues \n\n\nThe clubs steeped in their tradition and culture \n\n\nThe places where many of them worked \n\n\nThe hardships they faced from being “different” \n\n\nThe leaders of the neighborhood who instilled personal pride \n\n\nAn active “Sephardic” Synagogue that really isn’t Sephardic \n\n\nThis tour is being presented as part of Festival Sefarad (https://www.festivalsefarad.com)\, a series of events in June 2026 made possible by the UJA-Federation of New York and Ike\, Molly\, and Steven Elias Foundation. \nCo-Presenter: American Sephardi Federation
URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/a-neighborhood-within-the-sephardic-lower-east-side/
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