Jewish New York: A History and Guide to Neighborhoods, Synagogues, and Eateries

Paul M. Kaplan provides a road map to the history of Jewish immigration in New York through this innovative new guide. With a focus on the communities of Manhattan, Kaplan includes museums, places of historic interest, restaurants, synagogues, and entertainment venues of the present and those that no longer exist. Many are illustrated with vintage photos that capture the vibrant history of the city. Provided are suggested itineraries, tips for the visitor, and reference notes for further exploration. Each chapter also contains a map of the area marking key sites and a broad introduction to the district's place in the historic timeline of Jewish immigration. Included are:
Lower Manhattan
Lower East Side
Greenwich Village and the East Village
Chelsea and Midtown
Upper East Side
Upper West Side
Harlem
Morningside Heights
Washington Heights

Kaplan serves on the board of directors for the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy. A talented researcher, he is developing segments on arts and culture for TV programs. He earned a BA in ethics, politics, and economics from Yale College and an MBA from Yale School of Management. He enjoys traveling, having visited six continents. Kaplan's fascination with travel and the history of places led him to pursue writing as an avenue through which to share cultural experiences and universal themes. Kaplan works in the field of marketing, focused on content, digital, and product strategy for consumer, publishing, and technology companies.