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Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy

General Admission

LXCL:Thank you for your support! $11 of your ticket price will count as a tax-deductible donation.

Friend of the Conservancy

LXCL:Thank you for your sponsorship! We will acknowledge your donation at the start of the tour and $47 of your ticket price will count as a tax-deductible donation.

Tour Sponsor

From flaky, golden old-world classic knishes to chewy old-school candies, this tasty walking tour will introduce you to the delicious traditions of New York City&rsquo;s most iconic immigrant neighborhood. As you wander the bustling streets of the Lower East Side, you&rsquo;ll pop into legendary bakeries, candy shops, and hidden gems, sampling treats that have delighted locals for generations and discover modern twists that keep the neighborhood a vibrant foodie paradise today. Come hungry, leave happy (and maybe a little nostalgic).&nbsp; Your guide for this tour is Svetlana Kershtein, a professional tour guide who has worked on three continents and holds a Masters Degree in History, specializing in the history of the ancient world. Born in the Soviet Union, she emigrated to Israel where she worked as a licensed tour guide for 11 years. Svetlana&rsquo;s passion for Jewish history, art, music, and cuisine is reflected in her popular tours for the Conservancy. She is fluent in three languages (English, Hebrew, and Russian). Please note: food is purchased individually along the way and not included in the cost of the ticket.

From flaky, golden old-world classic knishes to chewy old-school candies, this tasty walking tour will introduce you to the delicious traditions of New York City’s most iconic immigrant neighborhood. As you wander the bustling streets of the Lower East Side, you’ll pop into legendary bakeries, candy shops, and hidden gems, sampling treats that have delighted locals for generations and discover modern twists that keep the neighborhood a vibrant foodie paradise today. Come hungry, leave happy (and maybe a little nostalgic).  Your guide for this tour is Svetlana Kershtein, a professional tour guide who has worked on three continents and holds a Masters Degree in History, specializing in the history of the ancient world. Born in the Soviet Union, she emigrated to Israel where she worked as a licensed tour guide for 11 years. Svetlana’s passion for Jewish history, art, music, and cuisine is reflected in her popular tours for the Conservancy. She is fluent in three languages (English, Hebrew, and Russian). Please note: food is purchased individually along the way and not included in the cost of the ticket.

Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy

Knishes & Candy: A Lower East Side Food Tour

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General Admission

$25

Friend of the Conservancy

$36

Tour Sponsor

$72

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