We visited the Museum at Eldridge Street in May 2013, and enjoyed the tour. It takes about 45 minutes and is well worth it; the guides are wonderful, give you lots of interesting trivia, and engage the ids on the tour. The museum is beautiful and real piece of history. The new stained glass window is absolutely breath-taking. This museum... More

This magnificent synagogue is called "the jewel in the crown" of Lower East Side (LES) Jewish houses of worship, many of which have disappeared in the mists of time. The LES, of course, is where most NY Jewish immigrants settled, and many attended synagogues in tiny, one-room synagogues called "shtebels." They would follow their brethren from the old countries --... More

This synagogue was abandoned for nearly 50 years. Fully restored to it's former glory with the addition of a stunning contemporary stained glass window that reflects the original decor. An absolute must! You will not be disappointed.

This had to be one of the highlights of my recent trip to New York City.A truly breathtaking restoration of this Moorish influenced shul.A real touchstone to the past and the Jewish immigrant's first experience of the 'New World'.We had two fantastic guides,Mr.Zimring and the wonderful Judy who answered all our questions and brought the place to life.They made us... More

The tour guide was very nice, I got to learn more not only about the synagogue, but also about the life of immigrants and Judaism in New York too. After the tour I spent another 30 minutes walking around and taking in the atmosphere on my own. Not so many people know about this place and thus there was no... More

This is a restored Russian Synagogue. We had a good 1 hour tour, very nice tour guide. We learned about the Russian immigrants and of course about the history of the Synagogue. Not a must see, but If you're seeing China town/canal street this is a nice attraction to do.

My wife and I found this an unexpectedly interesting tour. The building itself has been superbly restored and is unusual for it's extravagance. However, just as interesting is the arrangement between the non-secular charity that maintains the synagogue as a museum, and the the religious congregation, so much so that our guide wasn't even Jewish. Interesting, informative and well worth... More

Beautiful synagogue, masterfully restored, friendly staff. Anyone interested in Jewish history or restoration should not miss this. Worth the trip to the LES, particularly interesting to see how Chinatown has expanded into what used to be the Jewish neighborhoods, as the synagogue is surrounded by Chinese shops. The museum has a guide to the LES on their website, so you... More

The 20 year renovation was definitely worth the $$ and time! This synagogue is just stunning especially the main sanctuary with its wooden facade and awe-inspiring stained glass windows. You also have th option of guided or self tours which is greatly appreciated especially for those who like to return a second or third time ... Whether its the main... More