Author: Editorial Team

Upper Manhattan is home to thousands of older adults and Holocaust survivors. Many of them are struggling with trauma, food insecurity, inaccessible medical care, household

Meet Thomas W. He’s seven years old. He’s a natural storyteller, has endless enthusiasm, and is very empathetic, seeking to encourage and comfort everyone around

We know how much you care about your neighbors. We know how much you care about the Y. The Y is so important to our

Mrs. R is an 85-year-old Russian-speaking Holocaust survivor who was born in Simferopol, Crimea. During World War II, she was relocated several times by the

One of the greatest privileges we have at the Y is caring for local Holocaust survivors and helping them age in place with dignity. Yesterday,

On Monday, April 11, 2022, the Y’s Jewish-Latinx Youth Council (JLYC) was lucky enough to host Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa and her director of

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, the Y held a model Passover seder for Holocaust survivors and other older adults at its Center for Adults Living

“I don’t know what I would do without my Y family. Knowing I have that support, especially during these difficult times, means the world to

Hanukkah is a holiday regularly stuck between popular mythology and ancient history. When asking the average person to explain Hanukkah, they might recount the story

Thanks to Life, originally Gracias a la Vida, is a famous folk song, written by Chilean author Violeta Parra and made famous across Latin-American by

Most people agree that investing in youth is important …

Congratulations! On behalf of the Y’s Board, staff, and our entire community, we applaud Y Chief Operating Officer Michael Fermaglich for receiving The Brookster Award

Older adults living in our community are struggling with food insecurity, social isolation, inaccessible medical care, anxiety, depression, household chores, and other challenges. Approximately 12%

During Rosh Hashanah, we are asked to shed the hubris of our accomplishments in pursuit of an honest assessment of our course. In Proceedings, a

The Y has been a pillar of strength and hope for Northern Manhattan for more than 100 years, but what makes us one of the

The Y’s Norman E. Alexander Center for Jewish Life is proud to present the Who We Are: Values Walking Tour, showcasing local artists representing a

Throughout the pandemic, the Y addressed the unique consequences brought on during this especially trying time — particularly diverse mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression,

The Y’s Norman E. Alexander Center for Jewish Life is proud to present the Who We Are: Values Walking Tour, showcasing local artists representing a