The Art and Architecture of Jewish Affluence: The Synagogues of New York’s Upper West Side

LW! invites you to a FREE, in-person illustrated lecture by noted historian Dr. Samuel Gruber in honor of LW’s 40th Anniversary as the preservation organization of the Upper West Side.

In the century following World War I, New York City’s Jewish communities sponsored a wealth of Jewish architecture, with many of the large and often ornate synagogues designed by Jewish architects.

Dr. Gruber—a leader in the preservation of historic Jewish sites worldwide—will examine the development and design of approximately a dozen synagogues on the Upper West Side serving all the major branches of Judaism. He’ll explore what the buildings have in common, how they differ, and what role three generations of Jewish architects had in shaping Jewish identity.

Graciously co-sponsored by Congregation Rodeph Sholom.

Free LIVE event! Registration Required.