This had to be one of the highlights of my recent trip to New York City.A truly breathtaking restoration of this Moorish influenced shul.A real touchstone to the past and the Jewish immigrant's first experience of the 'New World'.We had two fantastic guides,Mr.Zimring and the wonderful Judy who answered all our questions and brought the place to life.They made us... More

The tour guide was very nice, I got to learn more not only about the synagogue, but also about the life of immigrants and Judaism in New York too. After the tour I spent another 30 minutes walking around and taking in the atmosphere on my own. Not so many people know about this place and thus there was no... More

This is a restored Russian Synagogue. We had a good 1 hour tour, very nice tour guide. We learned about the Russian immigrants and of course about the history of the Synagogue. Not a must see, but If you're seeing China town/canal street this is a nice attraction to do.

My wife and I found this an unexpectedly interesting tour. The building itself has been superbly restored and is unusual for it's extravagance. However, just as interesting is the arrangement between the non-secular charity that maintains the synagogue as a museum, and the the religious congregation, so much so that our guide wasn't even Jewish. Interesting, informative and well worth... More

Beautiful synagogue, masterfully restored, friendly staff. Anyone interested in Jewish history or restoration should not miss this. Worth the trip to the LES, particularly interesting to see how Chinatown has expanded into what used to be the Jewish neighborhoods, as the synagogue is surrounded by Chinese shops. The museum has a guide to the LES on their website, so you... More

The 20 year renovation was definitely worth the $$ and time! This synagogue is just stunning especially the main sanctuary with its wooden facade and awe-inspiring stained glass windows. You also have th option of guided or self tours which is greatly appreciated especially for those who like to return a second or third time ... Whether its the main... More

Wonderful 1 hour tour of restored synagogue from late 1800's. combine this with a trip to the Tenement Museum and you will get a great picture of the immigrant experience in NYC.

A wonderful museum with volunteer docents who showed us around. A piece of Jewish New York history. A must see for thise interested in old synagogues

One might skip this hidden gem, thinking that in New York City, this would be one of just many synagogues. Especially since there are so many other magnificent synagogues in NYC (Spanish-Portuguese on Central Park West, Temple Emanuel on Fifth Ave, to name just two). But the Eldridge Street Synagogue is different becasue it is tied to the American Jewish... More