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As I approached this magnificent building, I stopped in my tracks. Although there is nothing to identify it as something other than someone’s personal residence, the breathtaking architecture told me that it had a fascinating history that I needed to learn. Ever the curious one, I wandered next door … read more
Established in 1958, the Fifth Avenue Synagogue has been home to many Jewish spiritual leaders both from New York and Israel. It was first formed as a place of worship where the values of Orthodox Judaism would take center stage while also catering to contemporary American lifestyles. The building was … read more
The Knickerbocker was founded in 1871 by members of the Union Club, another “gentleman’s club” in the old sense, who were unhappy with the admission requirements. The name is a word coined by the writer Washington Irving to mean a New York aristocrat. Fondly known as “the Knick,” the club commissioned … read more