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.
Beth Hamedrash Hagodol at a Glance#
Address: 60 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002, United States
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.
Weather & Climate near Beth Hamedrash Hagodol#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 5° | -3° | 77 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 2° | 106 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 103 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 111 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 29° | 25° | 115 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 102 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 91 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 7° | -1° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
