2 hour(s)
English
Included
Learn about influential German-Jewish families of the Gilded Age
Discover Jewish women’s key role in philanthropy and social reform
Visit major landmarks like Temple Emanu-El and the Jewish Museum
Explore how immigration reshaped the Upper East Side’s Jewish identity
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Explore the Gilded Age rise of Jewish life on the Upper East Side as you walk past grand mansions and cultural landmarks shaped by influential families like the Schiffs, Warburgs, Guggenheims, and Lehmans. Learn how these German-Jewish elites balanced tradition and assimilation while using their wealth and influence to build hospitals, museums, schools, and social service organizations that helped define New York’s cultural and philanthropic landscape.
You’ll also uncover the shifting identity of the neighborhood as Eastern European Jewish immigrants arrived in greater numbers, bringing new traditions and reshaping community life. Along the way, hear stories of the Jewish women who led major reform movements and visit sites such as Temple Emanu-El and the Jewish Museum, where Saturday visitors receive free admission. This tour offers a rich look at how culture, ambition, and heritage transformed one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods.
Guided tour in English
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