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Clairvoyant Tenement Housewives

bigmeltzerIn the 1990s museum staff discovered an advertisement announcing the amazing mind-reading talents of Professor Dora Meltzer under the floorboards. She lived with her family at 97 Orchard at the turn of the 20th century when it was at its most crowded, and one can only imagine the questions her neighbors brought to her about their futures. Mini-tours of the tenement reveal primary sources that tell us about Dora’s family life. Historian and Yiddishist Edward Portnoy sheds light on the role fortune tellers played in the immigrant community.

This program includes a mini-tour of 97 Orchard, followed by an intimate conversation with scholars with expertise on the program topic. The purchase of a ticket is required. Capacity is limited. If you have any questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 646-518-3032.











When: Wed., Nov. 30, 2016 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Tenement Museum
103 Orchard St.
212-982-8420
Price: $25
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bigmeltzerIn the 1990s museum staff discovered an advertisement announcing the amazing mind-reading talents of Professor Dora Meltzer under the floorboards. She lived with her family at 97 Orchard at the turn of the 20th century when it was at its most crowded, and one can only imagine the questions her neighbors brought to her about their futures. Mini-tours of the tenement reveal primary sources that tell us about Dora’s family life. Historian and Yiddishist Edward Portnoy sheds light on the role fortune tellers played in the immigrant community.

This program includes a mini-tour of 97 Orchard, followed by an intimate conversation with scholars with expertise on the program topic. The purchase of a ticket is required. Capacity is limited. If you have any questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 646-518-3032.

Buy tickets/get more info now