Explore East Midtown

Central Synagogue is a thriving Reform congregation in Midtown Manhattan, serving 2,600 families and the larger community. Central Synagogue is one of the largest Jewish congregations in North America and the oldest synagogue in New York City in continuous use. Every Friday evening, more than 500 people join for Shabbat worship in their breathtaking Main Sanctuary (a National Landmark) and more than 1,000 virtual visitors join via live streaming.

Dubbed by the Wall Street Journal as New York’s first “mega-shul,” Central Synagogue is one of the largest Jewish congregations in North America and the oldest synagogue in New York City in continuous use.

Seeking to love God above all things and their neighbors as themselves, Christ Church is a United Methodist church serving Midtown East and New York City.

The newly renovated Cinema 123 first opened in 1962. Featuring arthouse hits, high-caliber blockbusters, and delicious coffee and sweets.

FIAF creates and offers New Yorkers innovative and unique programs in education and the arts that explore the evolving diversity and richness of French cultures. Seeking to generate new ideas and promote cross-cultural dialogue through partnerships and new platforms of expression, they have become one of the largest and most respected centers of French-American activities in the U.S.

The Society of Illustrators’ mission is to promote the art of illustration, to appreciate its history and evolving nature through exhibitions, lectures and education, and to contribute the service of its members to the welfare of the community at large. The Museum of Illustration was established in 1981, and offers year-round themed exhibits, art education programs and annual juried competitions. Their Permanent Collection houses 2,500 pieces that are cataloged for scholarly use and displayed periodically, and In 2012 they created the MoCCA Gallery with a focus on curated exhibits of comic and cartoon art.