News Archive

The Y's Centennial Celebrations Have Begun

In 1917 the Y opened its doors and nearly 100 years later the Y is thriving as it serves the local community. July 1 marks the beginning of our new fiscal year, so as we enter FY17 we’re entering celebration mode. And we have so much to celebrate and be proud of!

Shavuot at the Y

On June 12 and 13 the Y will observe the Jewish Holiday, Shavuot, the holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, also known as Hag Matan Torateinu (the Festival of the Giving of Our Torah).

Around the World with Bubbie and The Covenant Foundation

Smearing rounds of floured dough with onion-laced mashed potatoes was the easy part. Folding the dough over to pinch and seal the ends was a messier challenge.

The Y and the Sports for Youth Initiative

Every year the UJA-Federation of New York hosts an event for their Sports for Youth initiative and the Y was excited to accept an invitation to this year’s luncheon honoring Howard Katz, COO of NFL Films and SVP of NFL Broadcasting.

Reflections from a Social Work Intern

As part of the UJA fellowship that pays a portion of my tuition for the Graduate school of Social Work at Touro College, I was required to attend monthly learning seminars at the UJA headquarters. At those morning workshops I would often overhear my peers in the UJA fellowship complain about their respective field placement sites. Grievances ranged from a supervisor suddenly leaving, to not having anything to do all day, to being forced to work with uncooperative clients. Over a cup of coffee and a hardboiled egg that’s included in the UJA’s breakfast, I would think to myself how lucky I was to have been granted a placement at the Y. Even if I fished around deep enough, I couldn’t find one honest complaint to compare.

Reflecting at Passover

Each year at Passover we celebrate the Jewish people’s deliverance from slavery and captivity in Egypt. At our Seders we retell the story of the Exodus and remember the Jewish people’s suffering. Dipping bitter herbs into salt water symbolizing tears, reminds us of the slaves’ pain; charoset signifies the mortar they used when they were forced to build the pyramids; and eating matzo connects us to their hasty departure once they were freed. These traditions allow us to acknowledge the suffering the Israelites endured, which in turn enables us to more fully celebrate their liberation. 

Chag Purim Sameach!

In honor of the Jewish people’s salvation in Ancient Persia, Purim is a holiday of generosity where we celebrate, feast, and rejoice. We got a jump start on the celebration this past Sunday when we hosted our annual carnival at the Y – and what a celebration it was! It was our best carnival yet with a record-breaking 400 people streaming through our doors in the course of three hours.

Introducing Bubbie's Kitchen!

The Y is thrilled to be launching "Bubbie's Kitchen" on Sunday at our Purim Carnival! Generously sponsored by The Covenant Foundation, Bubbie's Kitchen is an innovative program that uses food and stories to teach Jewish customs, values, traditions, and history from across the world. Stay tuned for more information about this new educational series!

Author Talks @ the Y!

On Thursday, April 7 we will be launching a new series of author talks here at the Y!

Thank you for your light and love, Liz.

A renowned, award winning composer, writer and director, a passionate advocate for human justice and human rights, a caring and emphatic person, who despite her painful life experiences, brought hope and light to the world- those are only a fraction of words that describe Liz.

PUTTING THE GIVING BACK INTO THANKSGIVING

We all know the typical cliché that this is the time of year of giving. It’s the time where we try to take from the good we have and share it with our neighbors and friends. It’s not always an easy thing to do, but something we all strive for.

Happy Thanksgiving

CATCH THE SPIRIT OF SHABBAT

written by Mara Bragg, Y Beginnings Parenting Center Coordinator

THE NEW YORK TIMES NEEDIEST CASES 2015

"Thank you so much one more time for everything you did for my family , specifically for Sebastian."

- Giselle Almonte

Support the Y in 1 Easy Click

With so many good causes to contribute to, we know it can be hard to decide where to give your charity dollars. But what if you could support your community agency without any extra effort, while doing standard tasks like shopping for groceries or electronics?

The Y Has Been Awarded The New York Metro Region Engagement Grant from PJ Library

We are so proud to announce that the Y has been awarded The New York Metro Region Engagement Grant from PJ Library for our "Cooking with PJ Library!" program. "Cooking with PJ Library!", headed by our Jewish educator Cyndi Rand has quickly become a success among our families. With this grant, we will be able to offer even more engaging Jewish programming for the entire community.

Celebrating the Sukkot Holiday

On Sunday October 4th, the Y's Building Bridges: Interfaith Family Program hosted a holiday event for the entire community. We took a multi-generational approach to teaching fun aspects of the holiday in a very hands-on manner. Grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren came together to celebrate with other families.

Happy New Year

On New Beginnings (by Mara Bragg, Y Beginnings Parenting Center director)

Ask a mom-to-be what she's doing the day after her due date, and you might get a wry smile. She doesn't know. Baby's birth date remains a mystery until the last minute, and she might not know if she's having a girl or a boy.

WIFI credentials

Introducing: Camp Twelve Trails!

Nursery Camp

A new leaf for NYC law enforcement announced at the Y

Empowering the next generation of Jewish communal leaders

For the past nine months, our very own Karina Munoz (Summer Youth Employment Program director) had the opportunity to participate in the Community Connections Fellowship, a program of the Center of Community leadership (a division of the JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF NEW YORK

Building Bridges - Interfaith Family Project Exhibition

Victory Day, A Holiday with Tear-filled Eyes