From the comforts of our plush chairs take a trip to the Lower East Side and visit Schimmel’s Knishes, Katz’s Deli, Ansche Chesed, The Daily Forward and Rabbi Eisenberg, one of the few remaining Torah scribes remaining in the Lower East Side. Listen to a number of stories and tidbits about some of the great people who lived there – Irving Berlin, Eddie Cantor and George Burns. Marty Schneit, a licensed New York City Tour Guide will take us on a wonderful adventure back in time!
Presenter: Marty has been a licensed New York City Tour Guide for twelve years. For the last ten years Marty has volunteered his services and has conducted walking tours for Open House New York. Marty has lectured at the New York Public Library, National Council of Jewish Women, JCC, The 92nd Street Y, The Health Outreach Program of New York Presbyterian Hospital. The Jewish Braille Institute has recorded Marty’s lectures for their audio magazine and lecture series. He typifies pride and passion for the City of New York.
Date: Wednesday December 9th at 12 Noon, Lunch will be provided.
Place: Congregation Bnai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegan Lane, North Brunswick, NJ