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Special Recognition Honoree, Robert F. Smith, and master-of-ceremonies and World Values Network founder, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, welcomed hundreds of supporters to the organization’s Eighth Annual International Champions of Jewish Values Awards Gala, at Carnegie Hall, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The evening, which took place on the day after the Israeli elections, also honored American […]
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Extraordinary and unique Shabbat experience! Join us for an extraordinary and unique Shabbat experience. Israeli musician Dan Nadel, Music Director at B’nai Jeshurun, brings together world-class musicians representing diverse traditions from around the globe. They’ll allow us to experience ancient, authentic Jewish music in fresh, engaging, and innovative ways. We’ll have the opportunity to celebrate […]
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Birthright Israel Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala honoring Charles Bronfman on May 4, 2020, in New York City. The Glasshouse 660 12th Ave. New York, NY 10019
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Calling all artsy kids and newshounds! School’s out and we’ve got the perfect vacation day for you. Join us for this special weekday family program as we look closely at selections from the exhibition Pressed: Images from the Jewish Daily Forward. We’ll examine photographic prints and historic pages from the Forward newspaper, the number-one news […]
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Concert with Maestro Aaron Kula and Avi Hoffman About this Event Join Maestro Aaron Kula and award-winning entertainer, Avi Hoffman, as they celebrate the historical origins of the Yiddish Theatre in Romania and its evolution to mainstream world culture. In the early to mid 19th century, Jewish entertainers began to perform throughout Eastern Europe. Starting […]
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The Life and Works of Miriam Hoffman. About this Event Professor Miriam Hoffman has been an icon in the Yiddish language, academic and cultural world for decades. Through her tireless efforts and her close relationship with Joseph Papp, she was instrumental in the founding of the Joseph Papp Yiddish Theatre and Yiddishkayt Initiative. Her curricula, […]
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No food is more perfect for the winter months than Jewish comfort dishes – learn how to make classics like matzo ball soup in this class. About this Event Few foods are more closely associated with comfort (and with New York City, for that matter) than the classic matzo ball soup. As with so many […]
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We are grateful to be an official partner of Yiddish NY 2019!We are pleased to invite you to join and embark on a walking tour of several fascinating neighborhoods in Queens, NY; also known as Registan Park (Rego Park) and Bukharian Broadway (Forest Hills).Learn about the Jewish community that has lived along the Silk Road […]
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Join Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative as we induct the Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Inductees are: Ruth Berman Jerry Domerschick Joseph Dorinson Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses Devorah Halberstam Yavilah McCoy Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow Hon. Michael Nelson Rabbi Hara Person Andy Statman Judge Jack Weinstein Julie Budd, MC Light Refreshments and reception to […]
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The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, which is currently presenting the acclaimed exhibition Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away., announces its fall roster of programs, including talks, theater, and commemorative events that explore Jewish history and life before, during, and after the Holocaust. “The Museum is excited to […]
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