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SYNAGOGUE STORIES Rabbi Marc Angel discusses the history of his synagogue, Congregation Shearith Israel, America’s first Jewish congregation. He is the author of “Remnant of Israel” (Riverside), a history of the Spanish and Portuguese synagogue. Before the discussion, attendees can attend a special viewing of the ongoing exhibit “Tolerance and Identity: Jews in Early New York, 1654-1825.” The exhibit spans the arrival by boat of 23 Jewish refugees in New Amsterdam to the formation of the city’s second synagogue, B’nai Jeshurun. A reception and book signing follow. Tonight, 6 p.m. viewing, 6:30 p.m. talk, Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave., between 103rd and 104th streets, 212-534-1672 ext. 3395, $7 general, $5 seniors, members, and students.
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