Bernard Museum — Attraction in New York

A hidden gem of NYC, with new and unexpected exhibitions every six months (ranging from the history of Jews and chocolate to high holiday postcards from the 1920s). Three small rooms, one with the permanent collection of Judaica, you'll be in and out in 30 minutes. If Warren, the curator, is on site you will get warm and confident insight into the details of every artifact. Free admission but check the hours before you head over. An excellent stop on the way to the Frick or if the crowds at the Met are too oppressive. If you can get a tour of the Sanctuary, or even a peek inside, you'll be glad you came... It is the largest synagogue in the Western hemisphere. Small chapel by the entrance has Tiffany...

I was feeling very sad one afternoon, during a business trip in NYC, as the Yertzeit of my Beloved was approaching, I walked in and asked if I could sit in the chapel for a while and they told me to use the sanctuary. I waited until i was alone to feel so sad, but I knew the Baruch HaSem was close. A very calming moment. I returned for Shabbat and did say Kaddish. The size is like nothing I had experienced. The lights were low for Shabbat and I felt very comfortable in such a large room,...

this temple covered up the shameful acts of a cantor who molested his own nephew. Furthermore, they barely condemned the cantor when he was sentenced for deviant acts. this temple and its community and leaders are a disgrace to the Jewish community, no better than the catholic clergy who covered up the priests. shame on...