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A Little About LABA

| FRI, OCT 06, 2023

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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9/11

| TUE, SEP 12, 2023

The 21st Century has had its share of events that shocked the world. One of them is the September 11 attacks in 2001. This will be forever remembered as one…

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National Grief Awareness Day

| TUE, AUG 29, 2023

Grief is one of the most difficult feelings to deal with. But there is an important day to raise awareness of grief, loss, and discuss ways to cope with them.…

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Women’s Equality Day

| FRI, AUG 25, 2023

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…

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The Stonewall Uprising

| WED, JUN 28, 2023

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…

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Juneteenth

| TUE, JUN 13, 2023

“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…

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Older Americans Month

| TUE, MAY 02, 2023

“With age, art and life become one.” Georges Braque, 20th Century painter What is Older Americans Month? It is said that it’s important to honor and respect our elders. Honoring…

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Creative Expression Bridges Generations

| FRI, APR 14, 2023

You’ve probably heard it said, “Growing old is not for the faint of heart,” and it’s true that there are many challenges for older adults as they navigate the aging…

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International Women’s Day

| WED, MAR 08, 2023

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…

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World Day of Social Justice

| TUE, FEB 14, 2023

February is steeped with many special days like Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents Day, but few are as important as World Day of Social Justice. Although it isn’t an…

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