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
While the pandemic continues, and we still face uncertain days ahead, the Y remains committed to workforce development and youth employment to ensure a brighter
Summer 2021 will be remembered by many as the time we were able to take giant steps forward in the post-pandemic recovery and especially as
As New York City now faces a brighter future, we’re filled with hope for our community, which has been hit very hard throughout the pandemic.
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
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