From the turn of the 20th Century into the 1960’s, the largest Jewish community in New England was located in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan. Come join us as we explore the Jewish history of those neighborhoods.
We’ll see the synagogues and homes, Hebrew Schools and the original Hebrew College, the Young Men’s Hebrew Association (the other “Y”) and the Home for Destitute Jewish Children, Jewish Memorial Hospital (located on the site of the original Beth Israel Hospital), the Workmen’s Circle building next to the Franklin Park Theater (performances in Yiddish), and places to get food, like Kosher butchers, delicatessens and the largest Kosher catering hall in New England (it wouldn’t be Jewish without places to get a corned-beef sandwich).
We’ll also talk about how and why the Jewish community of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan evolved, and answer questions such as: why were the 3 Orthodox synagogues across from each other on Woodrow Avenue?
The ride is about 12 miles and most of it is pretty flat and level (although we will climb over the top of Elm Hill). We’ll stop for a picnic lunch, so bring something to eat.
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От себя добавлю, что там очень красиво (проезжал на машине), а если выбраться живьем, то вообще супер.
