'Pushcarts to Power: Jewish Titans of New York's Gilded Age' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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Long before the Upper East Side became synonymous with old money and social prestige, it was a frontier for a different kind of New York elite — German-Jewish immigrants who had risen from modest beginnings to become some of the city's most powerful financiers, philanthropists, and cultural patrons. Who were these Jewish titans of the Gilded Age, and how did they balance identity with influence in a world of opulence and exclusion? It’s time to discover the untold story of how they quietly reshaped the city’s power circles — all while navigating the barriers of antisemitism at the heights of New York society.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the remarkable influence of German-Jewish families on the development of Manhattan’s Upper East Side during the Gilded Age — a story of cultural leadership, social navigation, and philanthropic might that helped shape the city we know today.

Led by tour guide and native New Yorker Richard Soden, our virtual exploration through this gilded chapter of Jewish New York will include:

• An overview of German-Jewish migration and upward mobility during the Gilded Age, and how this community carved out space in the city’s social, cultural, and architectural elite
• A profile of powerful German-Jewish families including the Schiffs, Warburgs, Lehmans, and Guggenheims, whose names remain etched into the city's cultural fabric
• A look at iconic Jewish-owned mansions such as the Felix Warburg House, Otto Kahn Mansion, and the long-lost Jacob Schiff residence
• An overview of groundbreaking Jewish philanthropic institutions from the Hebrew Free Loan Society to the Educational Alliance, which supported immigrant communities across New York
• Insight into Jewish women’s leadership in philanthropy and social reform during the Gilded Age, with organizations that uplifted education, healthcare, and housing
• A virtual visit to Jewish cultural landmarks like Temple Emanu-El and The Jewish Museum, which reflect the rising influence and visibility of Jewish New Yorkers during this era

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Richard — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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About Richard
"I am a native New Yorker who was born and have lived on the lower east side all my life. I love this city and all its beauty and peculiarities, and I love sharing it with native New Yorkers, newcomers, and returning visitors. I enjoy telling stories which I'll share with you. You’ll learn the many secrets about the city I call 'home.'"

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Categories: Virtual, Gilded Age