CROSSING DELANCEY Tour to Explore Lower East Side, 7/14

This exciting tour - CROSSING DELANCEY - will take you inside several renowned sacred sites of the Lower East Side - from the spectacular to the simple - reflecting the 19th and early 20th century.

ON THIS TOUR YOU WILL:

Marvel at the stunning interior of the Angel Orensanz Cultural Foundation (formerly Congregation Anshei Chesed), the oldest synagogue building in NYC.

Tour Congregation B'nei Jacob Anshei Brzezan (also known as the StantonStreet Shul) - one of the few remaining tenement-style synagogues in the LES. Learn about the renaissance taking place in this warm, old-world space.

Experience the history of the magnificently restored Congregation ChasamSofer, the oldest continually operating synagogue in NYC.

Nosh at Economy Candy. Visit Streit's Matzoh Factory, the last remaining family owned Matzoh factory in the U.S.

CROSSING DELANCEY will take place on Sunday - July 14, 2013 at 10:45 a.m. (tour takes 2 1/2 to 3 hours). It begins at the LESJC KILNG & NIMAN FAMILY VISITOR CENTER (400 Grand Street, between Clinton & Suffolk St., New York, NY). Adults: $20; Seniors and Students: $18; Save $2 by purchasing tickets in advance through paypal at www.nycjewishtours.org .

For information/reservations, call: (212) 374-4100 x1 or 2, or register on the website at www.nycjewishtours.org. Email: info@nycjewishtours.org. Click here for more information and to reserve tour tickets.