Lower East Side Landmarks
This Iconic Deli has been serving pastrami on rye since 1888
What is Katz's Deli ?
He refused to pitch on Yom Kippur
Who is Sandy Kofax ?
1492
What was the Spanish Inquisition ?
This legendary resort was once visited by Eleanor Roosevelt and helped put the Catskills on the map.
What is Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel ?
This word means a little craziness but in an affectionate way.
What is Meshugge ?
This Russian born Jewish immigrant at one time lived in Roslyn and lived to be 101 years old.
Who is Irving Berlin ?
This historic synagogue, completed in 1887, was the first grand synagogue built by Eastern European Jews in the US.
What is the Eldridge Street Synagogue ?
Blond movie star converted to, who died at 32
Who was Marilyn Monroe ?
Medieval Christian Armies marching to retake the Holy Land
Wjat are the Crusades ?
This massive resort was famous for its nightclub, ice skating ring, and top-tier entertainment.
What is the Concord Hotel ?
If someone keeps complaining..
What is a Kvetch ?
This composer ,who wrote Over The Rainbow was amajor part of the Tin Pan Alley scene..
Who was Harold Arlen ?
This museum preserves what it was like for immigrants
What is the Tenement Museum ?
Gangster who started Las Vegas
Who was Bugsy Siegel
They marched against us in Chancellorville VA.
Who are the Proud Boys/Whire Supremists
This hotel's name spelled 'eleven" backward and featured a championship golf courses.
What is the Nevele Hotel ?
A persistent pest or an annoying person.
What is a nudnik ?
Often Called the The King of Rock and Roll with Jewish Heritage
Who was Elvis Presley who had Jewish heritage through his mother Gladys Love Smith whose mother was Jewish ?
This famous shopping street was once packed with pushcarts and garment shops run by Jewish immigrants.
What is Orchard Street ?
Tallest Golden Giri
Bea Arthur
Roman siege at Herod's desert palace
What is Masada ?
This Monticello hotel became synonymous with Catskills comedy and kosher cuisine.
What is Kutchers's Hotel and Country Club
This word describes bold Nerve-
What is chutzpah ?
Believe it or not, he and his brother were born in NYC 1898 and renowned for bridging classical and jazz
Who was George Gershwin
This public park was a central gathering place for immigrant families and political rallies in the early 1900s.
What is Sara D. Roosevelt Park?
She was Wonder Women
Gal Gadot
Jewish man lynched in Georgia after his sham trial
Who was Leo Frank?
This phrase refers collectively to the Catskilss resorts that launched the carerrs of countless Jewish comedians..
What is the Borscht Belt
A hapless, clumsy ,or socially awkward person.
What is a schlemiel ?
Award winning American composer and lyricist who is considered a pivital figure in 20th centurt musical theater.
Who is Steven Sondheim