When we think of the East Village, what comes to mind now is a neighborhood filled with restaurants offering varied ethnic foods, bars, community gardens, a Gangster Museum, and a host of small theaters. Originally considered part of the Lower East Side, there used to be about four dozen synagogue dotting the area. Come on […]
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Arnold Rothstein, Meir Lansky, and Bugsy Siegel were all notorious gangsters whose criminal activities extended to Atlantic City, Miami, Cuba, and Las Vegas, but their stories began on the Lower East Side of New York. We will examine where these leaders of the Jewish underworld began their nefarious activities. Along the way, we will analyze […]
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DigiMarCon New England 2021 is your chance to … – Experience a safe and intimate gathering with marketing leaders and professionals in a clean and hygienic environment. – Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media, and advertising industry. – Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative […]
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Jews lived in Central Asia for over 2,500 years, one of the oldest Jewish communities in the Diaspora. Many Bukharians believe they are descended from the Ten Lost Tribes. Today Queens is home to the second-largest Bukharian Jewish community in the world. We will explore the history of the Bukharian Jews with Andrée Aelion Brooks, […]
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The National Arts Club recognizes Holocaust Remembrance Day About this Event The United Nations General Assembly has designated January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust which resulted in the deaths of six million Jews and eleven million others. To mark the occasion, NAC member Elizabeth Bellak, with her daughter […]
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On this NEW TOUR, explore with your guide, Barry Judelman, the unique history and heritage of some of the most distinguished religious, cultural, and educational Jewish sites on the Upper East Side, a posh, residential area, known for its wealthy denizens, fancy restaurants, and designer shops along Madison Avenue. Visit locations that have anchored this […]
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About this Event Of the hundreds of synagogues on the Lower East Side during the turn of the last century, two magnificent examples remain. One is the first great house of worship built by Eastern European Jews, and the other a former church, believed to be a site on the Underground Railroad. We start our […]
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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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