Lower East Side NYC Synagogues: Then and Now
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(6 pp) The Jews have been in New York City since those days it was called New Amsterdam. According to record the earliest arrivals in 1654 were fleeing the Inquisition in Brazil. They came into the country with some of their own capital, and during British occupation of the colonies were able to finance their own fleet of ships to bring merchandise to their stores. Although attempts were made by Governor Peter Stuyvescant to halt religious practices, the first synagogue in North America - Shearith Israel - "Remnant of Israel" - was built on William Street, on the lower east side of the City. This discussion will center a round the synagogues of the historic lower east side, as pivotal points for the Jewish community of its day. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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