Both artifacts were created for the synagogue, which opened in 1887 on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Made of wood and hand-painted, the newly restored tablets were being installed Thursday above the ark that holds the sacred Torah scrolls.
The synagogue was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. It also houses a museum on the Jewish immigrant community.
The Jewish New Year begins Friday.
If you are interested in learning more, go to www.eldridgestreet.org.
LINK Information on Heritage Ensemble CD.
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