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Fiddler on the Roof

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WONDER OF WONDERS!This fall, 51 years after its smashing debut, Fiddler on the Roof is returning to Broadway. Based on Sholem Aleichem’s stories of shtetl life, the celebrated musical has entranced audiences around the world for generations. In honor of the show’s revival, we present a traditional and not-so-traditional take on this Jewish classic. Join us for a host of special programs as we bring Broadway downtown and downtown to Broadway!

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WALKING TOUR | After AnatevkaSunday, September 20 from 11 am to 1 pmMeet at the Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge Street$25 per person. Space is limited and RSVP is required.

As the curtain falls on Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye is leaving his home in Anatevka and heading for America. In real life, some two and a half million Jews left Eastern Europe at the turn of the last century. So many came to New York’s Lower East Side, that one writer called this neighborhood, “the Jewish Plymouth Rock.” Come explore the stories, streets, and landmark sites of immigrant life After Anatevka. See where real life revolutionaries like Perchik preached, hardworking housewives like Golde bargained, and tailors like Motel worked and fell in love. How did old world traditions clash with new world opportunities? And years before Sholem Aleichem’s characters danced on Broadway, how did the famous writer himself fare when he arrived in America?

TALK | Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the RoofBOOK TALK WITH PROFESSOR ALISA SOLOMONSunday, November 1 at 3 pm$12 adults; $10 students and seniors

The New York Times called Wonder of Wonders, A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof, “as rich and dense as chocolate babka.” Join author and Columbia University Professor Alisa Solomon for a fascinating talk and a real treat. Solomon gives us an inside look at the talented team who clashed, collaborated, and created this most celebrated of shows and explores how a musical about shtetl life became a cultural touchstone for audiences around the world. Babka will be served.

CONCERT | Fidl: 21st Century Masters of the Klezmer Violin and JamTuesday, November 3 at 7 pm$20 adults; $15 students and seniors

Three leading contemporary klezmer violinists— Jake Shulman-Ment, Deborah Strauss and Alicia Svigals—perform traditional and original klezmer violin pieces and also speak about their personal journeys in uncovering this lost Jewish art. Ethnomusicologist Amanda Scherbenske will provide historical context. Bring your fiddle and help raise the roof in a jam after the concert!Co-sponsored with the Center for Traditional Music and Dance

RSVP & information: eldridgestreet.org | 212.219.0888 x0

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Theater PartyFiddler on the Roof Theater PartyBroadway show and fundraiser for the Museum at Eldridge Street

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 8 PMThe Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway at 53rd StreetTickets are $175; advance reservations required

Support the Museum at Eldridge Street and see Fiddler on the Roof, the musical theater masterpiece that will return to Broadway this fall. You’ll savor the story of Jewish milkman Tevye, who strives to maintain “Tradition” as he sees his three oldest daughters fall in love. Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) will direct the revival, which will be produced by Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel. Five-time Tony nominee Danny Burstein will play Tevye. We have a block of great front mezzanine seats.

Ticket price includes a tax-deductible donation.Please contact Eva Bruné at [email protected], 212.219.0888 x202 for information and tickets.

FOR FAMILIES | Tevye’s First ThanksgivingSunday, November 22 from 11 am to 12:30 pm$15 per family

It’s Tevye’s first Thanksgiving and a new tradition on Eldridge Street. Preservation Detectives make fiddle shaped challah, musical art, and follow a trail of—what else?— lyrical clues on a fun-filled scavenger hunt. Discover an immigrant tale of giving thanks, not to mention a hidden Thanksgiving turkey. All this, plus prizes, surprises, and a rousing Fiddler sing-along. Tradition!

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Extending our preservation mission, presenting Jewish musical forms at risk of disappearing

Andy Statman TrioThursday, October 22 at 7 pm$30 in advance; $45 at the door

Dubbed “a musician’s musician” by The New York Times, Andy Statman is one of the premier clarinetists and mandolinists playing today. Join him and his longtime partners Larry Eagle (percussion) and Jim Whitney (bass) for their trademark blend of American roots music (think bluegrass), personal prayerful Hasidic music, klezmer, and avant-garde jazz.

Co-presented with the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation

Eugene Marlow and the Heritage EnsembleSunday, October 25 at 3 pm$20 adults; $15 students and seniors

Bomba, plena and bolero! Join The Heritage Ensemble for Puerto Rican-originated and Afro-Caribbean-influenced rhythms that celebrate the rich immigrant heritage of our Lower East Side neighborhood. The Heritage Ensemble features seven-time Grammy nominee drummer Bobby Sanabria, virtuoso percussionist Matthew Gonzalez, saxophonist Michael Hashim, bassist Frank Wagner, and ensemble founder/leader Eugene Marlow on piano.

Lost & Found Music

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Fidl: 21st Century Masters of the Klezmer Violin and JamTuesday, November 3 at 7 pm$20 adults; $15 students and seniors

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The Eyal Vilner Big BandSunday, November 8 at 3 pm$20 adults; $15 students and seniors

The Eyal Vilner Big Band stays true to its name—it is BIG. Seventeen musicians big! Led by Tel Aviv-born, New York-educated musician/ composer/conductor Eyal Vilner, the band has collaborated with big time jazz legends such as Jimmy Heath and Jimmy Owens. Join us and groove along as they perform Vilner’s new arrangements of jazz classics as well as his original compositions.Sponsored by Helene and Steven Walsey

Litvakus with Dmitri Zisl SlepovitchSunday, November 22 at 3 pm$20 adults;

$15 students and seniors

Led by acclaimed clarinetist, vocalist, and composer Dmitri Zisl Slepovitch, Litvakus is a unique klezmer collective—the first to focus exclusively on the music and culture of Belarus. Enjoy their inspired repertoire of traditional and Litvak (Belarusian Jewish) folk music, as well as contemporary pieces written in the spirit of roots music.Co-sponsored with In geveb: A Journal of Yiddish Studies

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Debut Concert: Book of QuestionsSunday, December 20 at 3 pm$20 adult; $15 students and seniors

Leah Falk (text) and Joshua Morris (music), have created a song cycle for tenor, soprano, viola, flute, oboe, and percussion inspired by ethnographer and playwright S. Ansky’s classic study of Jewish life in the Pale of Settlement in the early 20th century. Morris has set to music Falk’s adaptation of Ansky’s original questions, spoken by an Ansky-like ethnographer character and a “child ethnographer” who embellishes and alters them. This modern classical piece explores the search for two versions of lost Jewish communal life: one partly recoverable through research and one that remains hidden, accessible only through imagination and story.

Klez for Kids Family ConcertFriday, December 25 at 11 am$12 adults; $10 students and seniors;

$8 children 3–17; children under 3 are free

Sing, dance and learn Yiddish at our annual family concert. Clarinetist Greg Wall and his band Klezmerfest lead the audience on a musical tour of Eastern European Jewish culture ending with a joyful audience-enacted shtetl wedding.The Museum is open from 10 am to 3 pm. Synagogue tours will be offered at 10 am and 2 pm.

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Walking Tour: After Anatevka Sunday, September 20 from 11 am to 1 pm$25 per person. Space is limited and RSVP is required.


Walking Tour: Shuls of Grandeur on the Lower East SideMonday, October 12 from 10:45 am to 1:45 pm Meet in front of Abrons Art Center, 466 Grand Street$22 per person. Space is limited and RSVP is required.

On Columbus Day, go on an exploration of the Lower East Side’s most historic and architecturally significant synagogues. We’ll visit the Bialystoker Synagogue, the largest active orthodox congregation on the Lower East Side today; Beth Hamedrash

Hagadol, the nation’s oldest Orthodox Jewish Russian congregation; and our magnificent National Historic Landmark, the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue. We’ll also stop at the Educational Alliance, Henry Street Settlement, Seward Park, Straus Square and other sites of significance for the Jewish immigrant community. Enjoy a nosh at the end of the tour in our historic sanctuary. Co-sponsored by the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy

Talks, Walks & More

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Open House New YorkSunday, October 18 from 10 am to 6 pmThis event is free

Take a tour of the Eldridge Street Synagogue’s authentically restored main sanctuary as part of Open House New York, America’s largest architecture and design event. Half-hour tours are offered at 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 4, 4:30 and 5. Two special talks led by Museum Deputy Director Amy Stein-Milford provide a behind-the-scenes look at our landmark: at 12 pm the focus is on the synagogue’s art, architecture and restoration; at 3 pm on Jewish rituals and practice. Families: Enjoy an art activity and self-guided scavenger hunt between 10 am and 2 pm.

Book Launch: Here and There by Chaya Deitsch Tuesday, October 20 from 6 to 8 pmThis event is free

Join us for a reading, Q&A and reception celebrating the publication of Chaya Deitsch’s debut book Here and There: Leaving Hasidism, Keeping My Family (Schocken Books/Random

House). In this heartfelt and inspiring personal account, Deitsch relates her experience growing up as a Lubavitcher Hasid and leaving that world without leaving the family that remains within it.

1,000 Foods to Eat Before You DieIN CONVERSATION WITH MIMI SHERATON AND GABRIELLE HAMILTONWednesday, October 28 at 7 pm$18 adults; $15 students and seniors

Join us for a wonderful evening as chef and author Gabrielle Hamilton talks with food maven Mimi Sheraton about her book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die, a mouthwatering compendium of transcendent tastes. Their conversation will

take them on a tasty trip around the world, with a special focus on the Jewish, Chinese and Latin foods of our Lower East Side neighborhood. Books by both will be for sale.

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Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the RoofBOOK TALK WITH ALISA SOLOMONSunday, November 1 at 3 pm$12 adults; $10 students and seniors


Open House for Photographers and ArtistsWednesday, November 4 from 1 to 4 pmThis event is free. Registration required

Budding and professional photographers and artists: come armed with your camera or sketchbook and let our beautiful sanctuary inspire you. Admission for you is free. We ask that you share a digital file of your photographs and drawings with us via email or on Instagram.

After Hours Tour & Wine ReceptionThursday, November 19 at 6:30 pm$30 per person

Experience our magical sanctuary after hours. We’ll take you on a fun, behind-the-scenes exploration of our 1887 landmark, revealing the hidden history of this off the beaten path New York City treasure. Enjoy a festive wine reception following the tour.

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Theater PartyPastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish DeliBOOK TALK WITH TED MERWINWednesday, December 2 at 6:30 pmThis event is free

In Pastrami on Rye, the first full-length history of the New York Jewish deli, Ted Merwin traces the rise and fall of the Jewish deli in New York from its inception on the Lower East Side, to its heyday during the interwar era, to its rapid decline in the decades following the Second World War. Merwin also explores the recent surge in popularity the deli has had among contemporary Jews who are returning the deli to cult status as they seek to reclaim their cultural identity. The author will give a short talk about the book and sign copies, which will be available for sale.

Fiddler on the Roof Theater PartyBroadway show and fundraiser for the Museum at Eldridge StreetThursday, December 10 at 8 pmThe Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway at 53rd StreetTickets are $175; advance reservations required


I’m Right, You’re Right, He’s Right, Too: Multiple Perspectives in Jewish Humor and FolkloreWITH STEVE ZEITLINSunday, December 13 at 3 pm$12 adults; $10 students and seniors

Folklorist Steve Zeitlin will consider how Jewish people, as outsiders in the Diaspora, have used stories, jokes and parables to negotiate their place in the world. Zeitlin is the Founding Director of City Lore, an organization dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage. City Lore works with grassroots cultures to ensure their living legacy in stories and histories, places and traditions.Co-sponsored with City Lore.


AND MORE TALKS & WALKS

Stitch by Stitch: New York City’s Garment IndustryWITH URBAN HISTORIAN BARRY FELDMANMondays, 11 am to 12:30 pm, October 26, November 2, 9, and 16 RSVP required

$15 per class; $50 for all 4 classes

Do you remember the “I cash clothes” man or Yiddish “alte zakhin” peddlers who crossed the city? Join urban historian Barry Feldman in a lively exploration of New York City’s garment history from 19th century used clothing stores to the haute couture designers that distinguish the city’s contemporary fashion industry. The final session will be a tour of the historic garment center and a visit to the atelier of a major designer.

Jews and Christians: The Early Years WITH DR. REGINA STEIN, MORRIS KAPLAN SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCETuesdays, 11 am to 12:30 pm, October 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1$15 per class; $90 for all 7 classes

Who was Jesus? How did his fellow Jews respond to his teachings? Why was he crucified? Given that Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism developed at the same time, how did they impact each other? How did the New Testament and a growing body of Rabbinic literature relate to the Hebrew Bible and its promises to the Jewish people? When and why did Jews and Christians become mutually exclusive? These are some of the questions we will explore as we analyze both Jewish and Christian sources that paint very different portraits of these movements from the 1st through the 6th centuries.

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Lifelong LearningFood, Culture and TraditionWITH DR. HANNA GRIFF-SLEVENWednesdays, 11 am to 12:30 pm, October 28, November 4, 11, 18$15 per class; $50 for all 4 classes

Food is one of the most important and persistent aspects of tradition and culture. Throughout the world, food is used to celebrate holidays, rituals, and family gatherings. In this class, we will discuss food as a source of healing, and the ways in which it impacts community, from the American family to the global family. We will be discussing the language of food from literature, cookbooks, and popular culture—and often sampling the food itself!

Not Just The Weekly Torah PortionWITH DR. REGINA STEIN, MORRIS KAPLAN SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCEThursdays,11 am to 12:30 pm, October 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 10 and 17$15 per class; $90 for all 7 classes

Bring your questions and opinions as we explore a variety of questions and issues raised by the Torah portion (parashat hashavuah) each week. Knowledge of Hebrew and previous Torah study are not required.

Classes are funded, in part, by the Alice Lawrence Foundation with additional support provided by the Edouard Foundation, Marta Jo Lawrence, Epstein Teicher Philanthropies, The Marc Haas Foundation, the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation, the Leo Rosner Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

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Explore a world filled with color, stories and secrets at our Preservation Detectives family programs. Each month features a different theme, a colorful art project, and a new discovery.

A Columbus Day Special: All of a Kind Family Walking Tour Monday, October 12 from 2 to 3:30 pm$15 per family

Enchanting young readers for generations, All of a Kind Family tells the story of five sisters growing up on the Lower East Side a century ago. Stroll through the story and onto the streets as we bring this beloved novel to life. Buy a pickle, stop at the candy store, and find out what real neighborhood kids did for excitement during Election Day celebrations!

For Families PRESERVATION DETECTIVES

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Tevye’s First ThanksgivingSunday, November 22 from 11 am to 12:30 pm$15 per family


When Mindy Saved Hanukkah Treasure HuntSunday December 13 from 11 am to 1 pm$15 per family

Tiny Mindy shows what towering heroes are made of in Eric Kimmel’s popular children’s book, When Mindy Saved Hanukkah. Best of all, the story takes place here in the Eldridge Street

Synagogue! It’s a holiday adventure as Preservation Detectives follow Mindy’s mini footprints and search for the hidden Hanukkah candle. But just like in days of old, there’s a villain to vanquish first! Will fearless Mindy foil the fearsome feline? Or will the furry Antiochus pounce? Preservation Detectives, help Mindy save Hanukkah! Win a prize, create heroic art and make edible dreidels too.

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“The students appreciated the beauty and restoration of this historic synagogue.”

—Grade 3 Teacher, Rodeph Sholom

“The tour fit perfectly with our curriculum and areas of interest by covering both details about the Jewish immigrant experience as well as ways of worship. The synagogue was beautiful and exceeded expectations!”

—Grade 4 Teacher, British International School

“Rich with information and tons of fun.” —Grade 2 Teacher, PS 2

Learn about Immigrant History, Architecture and Jewish Holidays & CultureSunday–Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm$6 per student; subsidies available

Write, sketch, and hunt for clues! Students of all ages and backgrounds explore the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue as they enjoy interactive programs about immigration, architecture, Jewish holidays and culture, and the ever-changing neighborhood of the Lower East Side. All programs are aligned with the Common Core Standards and are customized to support the classroom curriculum and a variety of learning styles. Please see our website at eldridgestreet.org/education for information on access and homeschool programs.

Reservations required. Call 212.219.0302 x6 or email [email protected].

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Celebrate your life cycle or special occasion in one of New York City’s most magnificent and historic spaces. The 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue is a National Historic Landmark located in the heart of the Lower East Side. The building has been meticulously restored and named one of “Architecture’s Ten Best” by The New Yorker and New York magazine.

Our glorious main sanctuary is a unique and beautiful site for a wedding ceremony, film shoot, birthday, memorial, reunion, corporate event, board meeting and more. The Museum offers you the opportunity to host an elegant affair or a casual get-together for up to 350 people. Events with food must use a certified kosher caterer.

Information: Call 212.219.0888 x204 or email [email protected].

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Museum Hours and AdmissionSunday– Thursday from 10 am to 5 pmFriday from 10 am to 3 pmSynagogue tours are offered on the hour.

$12 adults; $10 students/seniors$8 children 5-17; Children under 5 are freeFree on Monday

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Free Mondays are supported by the Manhattan Borough President’s Office and the NYC Department for the Aging.

The Museum at Eldridge Street, a non-sectarian cultural organization in Lower Manhattan, preserves and interprets the historic 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent National Historic Landmark that has been meticulously restored. Exhibits, tours, cultural events and educational programs tell the story of Jewish immigrant life at the turn of the last century, explore architecture and cultural preservation, inspire reflection on cultural continuity, and foster inter-group collaboration and exchange.

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The Museum’s educational and cultural programs are supported, in part, with institutional grants provided by:

AnonymousThe David Berg FoundationRene Bloch FoundationBrenner Family FoundationThe Broad FoundationMelva Bucksbaum Revocable TrustThe Jerome Chazen FoundationElias A. Cohen Foundation, Inc.The Edouard FoundationMitzi and Warren Eisenberg Family Foundation, Inc.Epstein Teicher Philanthropies FoundationAbraham and Mildred Goldstein Charitable TrustThe Marc Haas FoundationWilliam H. Kearns FoundationThe Eugene Lang FoundationThe Alice Lawrence FoundationSamuel Levy FoundationThe Lucius N. Littauer FoundationJack, Joseph and Morton Mandel FoundationManhattan Borough President’s Office,

The Honorable Gale BrewerY. H. Mirzoeff & Sons Foundation, Inc.Museum Association of New YorkNYC & Co. FoundationNew York City Council, The Honorable Margaret ChinNew York City Department for the Aging,

The Honorable Donna M. CorradoNew York City Department of Cultural Affairs

in Partnership with the City CouncilNew York State Council on the Arts with the support of

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State LegislatureNew York State Office of Parks, Recreation

and Historic PreservationLeo Rosner FoundationThe Silver Family FoundationStainman Family Foundation Inc.Judy and Warren Tenney FoundationOscar J. Tolmas Charitable TrustMichael Tuch Foundation, Inc.Valley National BankThe Zankel Foundation

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