Established in this 1889 Romanesque Revival structure under the original name of the Hebrew Institute, the organization's mission was to help "Americanize" newly arrived immigrants. It offered classes in English, as well as the only free library in the city at the time.

Today, the Educational Alliance offers a wide range of programs in Downtown Manhattan, including early childhood education, after school activities, senior centers, meals for the homeless, an art school, subsidized housing, and addiction and mental health services. The Alliance is a Jewish organization and proudly serves people from all ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Information and Podcast Created by the Lower East Side Business Improvement District.