Y Perspectives
Upper Manhattan is home to thousands of older adults and Holocaust survivors. Many of them are struggling...
Meet Thomas W. He’s seven years old. He’s a natural storyteller, has endless enthusiasm, and is very...
We know how much you care about your neighbors. We know how much you care about the Y.
The Y is so...
Mrs. R is an 85-year-old Russian-speaking Holocaust survivor who was born in Simferopol, Crimea. During...
One of the greatest privileges we have at the Y is caring for local Holocaust survivors and helping...
On Monday, April 11, 2022, the Y’s Jewish-Latinx Youth Council (JLYC) was lucky enough to host Councilmember...
On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, the Y held a model Passover seder for Holocaust survivors and other...
“I don't know what I would do without my Y family. Knowing I have that support, especially during these...
Hanukkah is a holiday regularly stuck between popular mythology and ancient history. When asking the...
Thanks to Life, originally Gracias a la Vida, is a famous folk song, written by Chilean author Violeta...
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...
Older adults living in our community are struggling with food insecurity, social isolation, inaccessible...
The traditional imagery of Yom Kippur is not subtle. On Yom Kippur, dressed in white, Jews abstain ...
During Rosh Hashanah, we are asked to shed the hubris of our accomplishments in pursuit of an honest...
While the pandemic continues, and we still face uncertain days ahead, the Y remains committed to workforce...
Summer 2021 will be remembered by many as the time we were able to take giant steps forward in the post-pandemic...
As New York City now faces a brighter future, we’re filled with hope for our community, which has been...
The Y has been a pillar of strength and hope for Northern Manhattan for more than 100 years, but what...
The Y’s Norman E. Alexander Center for Jewish Life is proud to present the Who We Are: Values Walking...
Throughout the pandemic, the Y addressed the unique consequences brought on during this especially trying...
