Over 18,000 people dedicated time and resources to the renovation.

In the early years, people would turn up to dust and polish worn silver.

Before and after the restoration.

Interior of synagogue at Eldridge Street

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Preservationists spent 20 years and $20 million to return the building to its Victorian-era glory.

Because of the history of [anti-semetic] hate, with most synagogues, you cant just walk in.

We want to say, come see us and experience this, and learn about these cultural practices.

Before and after of main stained glass window at the Eldridge Street Synagogue

Before and after the restoration.

Over the course of 20 years, the public helped resurrect Manhattan’s Eldridge Street Synagogue.

In 2010, a new stained glass window was commissioned to complete the interior.

Eldridge Street Synagogue

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Exterior of the Eldridge Street Synagogue

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Doors at the Eldridge Street synagogue in New York City

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Interior dome at Eldridge Street Synagogue

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Interior of synagogue at Eldridge Street

Interior of the Eldridge Street synagogue in Manhattan

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Interior of synagogue at Eldridge Street

Detail of Kiki Smith stained glass window at the Eldridge Street Synagogue

Stained glass window at the Eldridge Street Synagogue

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Interior of synagogue at Eldridge Street

Interior of synagogue at Eldridge Street