Events

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…

There are plenty of special days to honor the amazing women who shaped, and still shape, our world in positive ways. Women’s Equality Day, which is on August 26, is…

The 1960s were steeped with important demonstrations involving minority groups standing up for their rights. Along with the Civil Rights Movement, the Stonewall Uprising in New York City laid the…

“On Juneteenth, we recommit to our shared work to ensure racial justice, equity, and equality in America.” – President Joe Biden June is steeped with plenty of wonderful holidays, like…

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22. The day involves cherishing the accomplishments of the environmental movement and raising awareness for environmental protection. Earth Day is special because it…

Of all the special days of the year, International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, is one of the most important. This is a global day that involves celebrating…

Thanksgiving Day is never complete without a delicious feast. So I’d like to share with you a couple of Thanksgiving recipes from my dear father, a James Beard Award-winning chef.…

Mimouna is the traditional North African Jewish celebration of eating chametz to mark the end of Passover. Ophir Tal, Israeli Emissary on behalf of The UJA Federation to The 14th…

Each year during the holiday season, the 14th Street Y welcomes Yiddish New York (YNY)—the nation’s largest festival of Yiddish culture, music and language. Now in it’s fifth year, this…

We are getting closer to INTO THE NIGHT, the 14th Street Y’s contemporary spin on Tikkun Leil Shavuot, taking place on May 19th. To explore one of the evening’s themes,…