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ny eldridge st synog.into museum-website
Posted by: bob hall (ID *****9492) Date: March 18, 2008 at 10:29:32
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www.eldridgestreet.org
The Eldridge st synog. 1887 on ny's lower east side has been converted into a museum.It is noted for its beautiful Moorish architecture,stained glass windows and famous worshippers like Jonas Salk and artist Ben Shahn.
The restored bldg has a 70fthigh ceiling with sunlight shining though the skylight and "jewel -colored windows."
"The synagogue is once more a beacon-to memory and history,arts,and culture" with exhibits,klezmer concerts and literary groups.

source pg88 Hadassah mag 2/08


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