Apollo Theater (Outside)
253 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Any visit to Harlem is a journey through Black America’s urban capital — replete with the culturally rich history of creative arts, jazz and gospel music, religious faith, special cuisine and stunning architecture, this storied New York City neighborhood has so much to offer. But did you know that it was once home to a thriving Jewish community that ranked as one of the world's largest? It's time to hit the streets of Harlem and explore the remnants and stories of the forgotten Jewish settlement of Upper Manhattan.
Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover the New York neighborhood of Harlem, with a focus on the stories and landmarks belonging to the historic Jewish community that once ranked as the third largest Jewish community in the world after NYC's Lower East Side and Warsaw, Poland.
Led by Jewish urban historian Barry Judelman, our visit to some of Harlem’s former legendary Jewish landmarks — along with a glimpse at the reemerging Jewish presence in Harlem — will include:
At the end of our walk, you'll be treated to a taste of New York's best rugelach at Lee Lee’s Baked Goods!
See you there!
*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking!
**Our experience will conclude at Lee Lee’s Baked Goods (283 West 118th Street, Between St. Nicholas Ave and Frederick Douglass Blvd.)
***Your ticket includes a taste of rugelach at Lee Lee's Baked Goods
About Barry
Since creating NYJewishTours in the 1990’s, I have been leading walking tours of Jewish neighborhoods from the Lower East Side to Harlem, the Upper West to the Upper East Sides, and from Brooklyn to the Bronx. My approach is simple: to facilitate a personal and authentic connection between you and the residents of the local community and to share interesting stories of the history and culture of the people and places we experience. As someone who is dedicated to the preservation of the unique character and soul of each of these neighborhoods, I worry about the impact that rapid gentrification is having on the future of our wondrous city. I hope to see you on the trail!
Testimonials
"The content was excellent: comprehensive, well researched and presented well. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and I appreciated that." -Jacklyn
"The number of synagogues covered by the tour guide. He was also welcoming and inclusive in his tour content. It was an honest approach to history." -K. Kennedy
"Barry was very informative, the guy really knows his stuff." -Anina
"Getting to know the neighborhood and the history of the Jewish people back in the day and immersing ourselves in Harlem's current day culture." -Valerie
"Loved the tour guide Barry!" -Molly
"I liked the rugelach! And getting to know Harlem better" -Adrienne
"I liked the enthusiasm and information of the guide" -Edward
"Very knowledgeable leader" -Michelle
"The knowledge and story telling of tour guide" -Lee
"Barry JUDELMAN is a smart, informed excellent tour guide. Been with him before, would go with him again and would recommend to all!" -Susan
"Lot’s of interesting and little-known facts about the area’s history. Barry was fantastic! I look forward to taking another tour with him when I return." -Todd
"Great guide. Interesting content." -Debra
"Barry was extremely good very interesting!!" -Lorraine
"Barry was very knowledgeable and engaged well with tour participants." -Karen
"Barry was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun - even in the pouring rain!" -Joseph
"I enjoyed the variety of the neighborhoods we visited." -Lisa
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Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours
15 tickets available
Saturday, June 07
11:00 AM - 01:30 PM
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