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A Virtual Tour of the First Jewish Community in North America

Hosted By: Valley Beit Midrash

Join Janet R. Kirchheimer, longtime member of Congregation Shearith Israel, the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in the City of New York, for a virtual tour of the first Jewish community and synagogue in North America, founded in 1654. Learn about the congregation from its beginnings to the present day, its unique traditions and music, as well as famous members, and Jewish pirates.

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