Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on June 16, 2017

Theannual block party celebrating atrifecta of treats egg rolls, egg creams, and empanadas is hitting the streets of the Lower East Side this weekend. Yup, now in its 17th season, the Museum at Eldridge Streets festival will once again commemoratethe diverse communities of the neighborhood, by way of food, performances, games, and hands-on demonstrations.

As in years prior, there will be performances byFrank London and band,theChinatown Senior Center Orchestra, East River Ensemble, and Cantor Eric Freeman. Puerto Rican bomba music will fill the streets, while Hebrew and Chinese scribal art is showcased. Other activities include yarmulke making, Puerto Rican mask making, and plenty ofof mah jongg to go around. Plus, you can watch food demos, including how to make kreplach, dumplings, and empanadas. And, lest we forget, there will be kosher egg rolls, egg creams, and empanadas for sale.

Festivities kick of this Sunday, June 18 at noon, at the Museum at Eldridge Street (aka Eldridge Street Synagogue).

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