Beth Hamedrash Hagodol

Church Historic Lower East Side synagogue and community center

Beth Hamedrash Hagodol stands on Manhattan’s Lower East Side as a historic Orthodox synagogue tied to immigrant Jewish history; historians and heritage visitors note its community legacy.

How to Get to Beth Hamedrash Hagodol #

The former synagogue is on the Lower East Side, near Norfolk Street and Grand Street, Manhattan. The nearest subway lines include the F and J/M/Z (Delancey/Essex St.) and the B/D (Grand St.), with short walks from these stations.

Tips for Visiting Beth Hamedrash Hagodol #

Confirm visiting hours in advance - the building's status and access have changed over time due to preservation efforts.
If researching family or burial records, contact local Jewish historical societies in New York for archival leads.
View the structure from the street respectfully; the neighbourhood has changed and the building has attracted preservation interest.

Best Time to Visit Beth Hamedrash Hagodol #

Spring and autumn are best for walking tours and historical exploration when the city is comfortable on foot.

Spring

March-May · 5-20°C (41-68°F)

Mild weather and comfortable walking conditions in Lower Manhattan.

Autumn

September-November · 10-22°C (50-72°F)

Clear days and fewer heat waves; a good time to explore neighbourhood history on foot.

Weather & Climate near Beth Hamedrash Hagodol #

Climate

Beth Hamedrash Hagodol's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1202 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

29°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 5°

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

Weather

106 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

Weather

103 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 29°

Weather

115 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

Weather

102 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 7°

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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