Jewish Historical Walking Tour of the North End

It's easy to look at today's North End in Boston, with its many Italian restaurants, and assume there was never a Jewish presence. In fact, during America's 3rd Wave of Immigration, 1880-1920, the North End served as the center of Boston's growing Jewish population. There has been a historical Jewish presence in the North End going back to the 1700s. In this 90-minute tour, we will examine the buildings, some extant and some not, along with aspects of everyday Jewish life, and potential points to connect with your ancestors. If your family is from Boston, bring your stories, and perhaps we can see how they fit in with the Jewish community's unique history in Boston. The walk is about a 1/2 mile.

The tour is on September 18 at 11:00 a.m. The rain date is September 19. Those interested can join the group at L'Osteria (104 Salem Street) for lunch following the tour (not included in program cost). Tour cost is $10 per person.

Registration for this trip is full. Contact tilli@tisrael.org to be added to the waitlist or with questions.

Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) provides opportunities for Temple Israel members and others to engage in peer-led, intellectually stimulating study groups covering a broad range of topics, to develop social relationships and a community, and to enjoy cultural events together.