More than just your downtown fitness connection!
We are a vibrant community center grounded in the belief that contemporary Jewish sensibilities can be a source of inspiration, connection, and learning for the individuals and families we serve throughout downtown Manhattan. We focus on health and fitness, education and enrichment programs, and innovative arts and cultural programming.
We are committed to the development of the whole person and bettering people’s lives and strengthening individual and family connections by building an inclusive and sustainable community.
The 14th Street Y is part of Educational Alliance’s network of community centers in Lower Manhattan. We believe strong communities can transform lives. Our programs turn strangers into neighbors and provide New Yorkers access to quality education, health and wellness services, arts and culture, and civic engagement opportunities.
“Unite with Light!”
Chanukah at Cooper Square
Monday, December 11 | 5:15 PM
Join the 14Y and Chabad East Village in the heart of East Village at Cooper Square for a magical menorah lighting event featuring the delicious flavors of hot latkes and fresh donuts!
14Y Camps
For Children Age 2 – 13
Registration is open for summer 2024!
We make the summer count. At the 14Y, city kids get a true summer camp experience, recognized as a key to kids’ development.
Landscape Painting with
Certified Bob Ross Instructor
Thursday, December 14 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Unlock your inner artist and embark on a creative journey with our “Landscape Painting” class led by Certified Bob Ross Instructor Wes Day (who is also a Blue Man!)
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A Little About LABA
Hello, world. I am Chanan Ben Simon—vocalist, multimedia artist, and Director of LABA NY. For those unfamiliar with LABA, it is a Jewish house of study and culture laboratory that…
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Saturday Wellness
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Protecting Chinatowns
America’s Chinatowns There are plenty of memorable places in the United States where immigrants and their descendants have their own communities. The Chinatowns built around the US are prime examples.…
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