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ManhattanWalks Visits Harlem

When Harlem Was Jewish

From the 1880's until the beginning of World War I, Harlem was the third largest Jewish community in the world. Its Jewish population was only less than Krakow, Poland, and the Lower East Side in New York City. Discover and marvel at Harlem's grand synagogues, splendid rowhouses, and Parisian-style apartments that still stand as reminders of Harlem's once flourishing Jewish cultural heritage.

The Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation

The Commandment Keepers

A feast for one's eyes is the glorious exterior of an Ethiopian Hebrew Synagogue, "The Commandment Keepers." Another must see on your walking tour is the former Temple Israel, one of the most prestigious synagogues in the city during the first quarter of the 20th century. The Temple was designed by renowned architect Arnold Brunner, the creator of the Educational Alliance and the Jewish Theological Seminary.

Mt. Olivet Church, formerly Temple Israel

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Marty Shore's walking tour of Jewish Harlem was an enjoyable fact filled time-machine into the lives, homes and history of a vibrant Jewish community.

Paula and Larry S.
Oceanside, NY

Marty's walking tour of Jewish Harlem was an excellent fundraiser for our community.

Koch & Co. Department Store
on 125th Street.

Stop to gaze at the home and synagogue of Cantor Yossele Rosenblatt, considered the uncrowned king of cantorial music.

Wander by the former homes of music and theater icons Richard Rogers and actress Gertrude Berg of "Molly Goldberg" radio fame.

Moorish Jews in Harlem

The exterior of Ansche Chessed.

This New York City tour with Marty is highly recommended for learning about a "once upon a time" and being reminded what accomplishments the Jewish citizens of Harlem contributed to New York and American history.