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Events

How Jewish America Started in New York with Licensed NYC Tour Guide Marty Schneit

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Congregation Beth Israel
1920 Cliffwood St


Alison Rivlin
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Marty will talk about the Brownsville Girls, Shearith Israel,
Temple Emanuel, Jews of Brighton Beach, Eldridge Street Synagogue, Rebbe Schneerson, Washington Heights
(Frankfurt on the Hudson), Zabars, the egg cream and
Henny Youngman. He will explain how the New York Jews pioneered the rise of the garment industry which had a great impact on the world of fashion. This arts program is made
possible in part by a 2022 HEART (History, Education, Arts
Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board
of County Commissioners.