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Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Synagogue
Artists can often be seen sketching this small, picturesque building. It was construc-
ted in 1850 as the Norfolk Street Baptist Church, but as the neighborhood changed,
the membership moved uptown, and in 1885 the structure was converted to a syn-
agogue by America's oldest Russian, Orthodox Jewish congregation. Gothic wood-
work and the iron fence from the original church remain.
• 60-64 Norfolk St
• Open by appointment
• Free
The Changing Scene
Proving that change is the rule in New York, the Lower East Side has
emerged as the newest trendy area for clubs, restaurants, bars, cafés, and
hip boutiques. Some residents are even moving into the tenement buildings
their great-grandparents fought to escape from. Ludlow Street is one of the
best streets to get a feel for the current scene.
Russ & Daughters
Joel Russ began trading from a handcart over 100 years ago, before opening this
landmarkstorein1920.Afourthgenerationisinchargenow,includingRuss'sgreat-
granddaughter.Thesmokedsalmonandothergoodsareoftopqualityanddelicious,
and caviar is a specialty.
• 179 East Houston St
• Open 8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Sat, 8am-5:30pm Sun (times may
vary due to Jewish holidays)
www.russanddaughters.com
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