Author: Editorial Team

We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to ensure that all children, regardless of ability or background, are given the exposure to meaningful opportunities

I’ve had an invaluable experience as a social work intern at the Y. Not only was I lucky enough to have two assignments, in the

Juni 7 the Y received a very special proclamation from Mayor Bill de Blasio. In honor of our centennial, Juni 8, 2017 will be known

In honor of the YM&YWHA ya Washington Heights & Inwood’s 100th anniversary, internet sensation the Maccabeats will perform a special concert at the Y on

Through an award from the New York City Department of Education, the Y Early Childhood Department is excited to be able to offer full-day, tuition-free

Play Rugby USA Arranged the Visit to the Y’s After School Program Last week the Y’s Be Me: After School Program was treated to a

Together with Genesis Philanthropy Group’s generous help and with guidance from the Jewish Education Project, we launched Солнечный круг @Y (transliteration: Solnechniy Krug @Y; translation:

On May 3, four members from the Center for Adults Living Well @ the Y participated in LiveOn NY’s 22nd Advocacy Day at City Hall

During the April spring break, the Y opened it’s doors in a unique and unprecedented way. We hosted our first ever Middle School Basketball Invitational

This year we got an early start to Passover. Jumatano, Aprili 5 PJ Library Cooks and Creates, Y Kituo cha Uzazi wa Mwanzo, Jikoni ya Bubbie, na

Last month when we celebrated Purim, our thoughts turned to “tzedakah” — giving to the poor — one of the traditions associated with the holiday,

For a holiday measured by costumes and general silliness, at the Y we take our Purim obligations pretty seriously. According to Jewish tradition, there are

“Kushangaza!” alishangaa Gloria Clavijo, mwanachama wa Kituo cha Watu Wazima Wanaoishi Vizuri (TULIVU), mpango wa Y kwa vizazi 60 na wakubwa zaidi. Huku wafanyikazi wakizunguka

There has been a convergence of local fame brewing in the neighborhood and it is time to recognize this special moment in history. And it

This past summer, the Y broke ground on its next phase of renovations. This includes a gut renovation of our kitchen, and significant work in our

There is no other holiday on the Jewish or Gregorian calendar that combines child-like adventurism with semi-pro carpentry, alongside radical hospitality all shaded by an

I always remember my bubbe’s challah from when I was a little boy. Throughout the year she would braid the oblong loaf six times; ya

We are just fresh off of the 2016 Summer Olympics. The Olympics represent many different things for different people: pride, celebration, hard work, and success.

We successfully closed out the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) kwa 2016! We enrolled an additional 100 youths this summer bringing our enrollment allocation to

While technically they never leave the grounds, the campers taking the Bubbie’s Kitchen activity at Camp Twelve Trails are transported across the globe as they

YM&YWHA ya Washington Heights & Inwood is proud to present its newest addition to the Youth and Family Department: the Y at WHEELS! Washington Heights Expeditionary