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We already mentioned that many of the neighborhoods synagogues will be holding open houses this weekend.  If you want to immerse yourself in the Jewish history of Lower Manhattan you might also consider the Jewish Conservancy's Colonial New Amsterdam...

The cultural calendar on the Lower east Side this month is practically bursting, but here's another worthy event to consider. On Saturday and Sunday, congregations throughout the state will be taking part in the New York Landmarks Conservancy's Sacred...

As you might have heard, Lower East Side History Month is beginning this weekend. There's a big kickoff at Pier 42 on Sunday.  One of many cultural organizations taking part is the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy. On Sunday,...

As we reported yesterday, six remaining tenants at 400 Grand Street, which will be demolished next year to make way for the Essex Crossing project, are fighting for relocation rights.   But another tenant in the building, the Lower East...

We're still recovering from a hurricane and in the middle of riding out a nor'easter, but by the weekend (hopefully) many of us will be looking for a few diversions.  One option is the 3rd annual Jewish Heritage Festival. ...

Earlier this week, we published a story about the future of Beth Hamedrash Hagadol, the landmarked synagogue at 60 Norfolk Street.  The synagogue's rabbi, Mendl Greenbaum, has been looking for developers interested in purchasing and restoring the run-down building,...

If you think you've seen more guys in suits walking in and out of Lower East Side buildings lately, it's probably not your imagination.  Real estate insiders say interest in the neighborhood has skyrocketed this summer.  The reason is...

Our friends at the LES Jewish Conservancy asked us to help get the word out about their crowdfunding campaign.  They're trying to raise enough money to fully stock a gift-store pushcart for their Visitor Center at 400 Grand Street. ...

The LES Jewish Conservancy is teaming up with real estate guru Michael Bolla for a big event this coming weekend -- a 24 hour immersion on the Lower East Side.  The Jewish Adventure or "Shabbaton," includes performances from MODI...

On Sunday, the LES Jewish Conservancy presents its second annual Heritage Festival.  The day's events include the opening (1:30 p.m.) of Paul Weissman's photo exhibition, "Before the Change," an exploration of life on the Lower East Side in the...