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There is, arguably, no better time to embark on a walking tour of the city than late summer when the air turns crisp but the sun still lingers. Pair that with a fascinating route and you’ve got yourself a perfect afternoon activity. Case in point: the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy’s “Synagogues of the Lower … Visit the Lower East Side’s most iconic synagogues on this NYC walking tour

On June 22, the Jewish Food Society—the nonprofit founded by Naama Shefi to preserve and celebrate Jewish culinary heritage—will take over Governors Island for a wide-ranging Jewish food and culture festival that’s already drawing support from many local Jewish gastronomic personalities. To be clear: while the food at the event will not be certified kosher, … A massive Jewish food and culture festival is taking over Governors Island this summer