Y Perspectives

The Y is Launching the Aging in Place Outreach Network
Upper Manhattan is home to thousands of older adults and Holocaust survivors. Many of them are struggling...
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Helping Thomas Thrive and Pursue Joy
Meet Thomas W. He’s seven years old. He’s a natural storyteller, has endless enthusiasm, and is very...
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Enhancing Lives Every Day
We know how much you care about your neighbors. We know how much you care about the Y. The Y is so...
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A Critical Lifeline
Mrs. R is an 85-year-old Russian-speaking Holocaust survivor who was born in Simferopol, Crimea. During...
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Local Holocaust Survivor Celebrates 100th Birthday
One of the greatest privileges we have at the Y is caring for local Holocaust survivors and helping...
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JLYC Students Meet CM De La Rosa
On Monday, Lub Plaub Hlis Ntuj 11, 2022, the Y’s Jewish-Latinx Youth Council (JLYC) was lucky enough to host Councilmember...
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CALW @ the Y Seder Returns
On Wednesday, Lub Plaub Hlis Ntuj 6, 2022, the Y held a model Passover seder for Holocaust survivors and other...
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Be a Hero for Local Older Adults in Need
“I don't know what I would do without my Y family. Knowing I have that support, especially during these...
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Hanukkah: A Holiday for the Public Square
Hanukkah is a holiday regularly stuck between popular mythology and ancient history. When asking the...
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Thanks to Life
Thanks to Life, originally Gracias a la Vida, is a famous folk song, written by Chilean author Violeta...
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Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Today
Most people agree that investing in youth is important ...
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Nrog koj zoosiab kawg li, Michael!
Nrog koj zoosiab kawg li! Rau lub Rooj Tswjhwm Saib cov Y Board, neeg ua haujlwm, thiab peb tag nrho lub zej zog, we applaud Y Chief Operating...
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Helping Older Adults Age in Place
Older adults living in our community are struggling with food insecurity, social isolation, inaccessible...
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Yom Kippur: The Hardest Word
The traditional imagery of Yom Kippur is not subtle. On Yom Kippur, dressed in white, Jews abstain ...
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Rosh Hashanah: A Personal Lighthouse
During Rosh Hashanah, we are asked to shed the hubris of our accomplishments in pursuit of an honest...
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Workforce Development and Youth Employment Thrive at the Y
While the pandemic continues, and we still face uncertain days ahead, the Y remains committed to workforce...
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Smiles, S'mores, and More!
Summer 2021 will be remembered by many as the time we were able to take giant steps forward in the post-pandemic...
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Lub neej yav tom ntej yog kaj lug rau Washington Heights thiab Inwood
Raws li New York City tam sim no ntsib lub brighter yav tom ntej, Peb nyob nraum sau nrog vam cia rau peb lub zej zog, which has been...
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Helping the Most Vulnerable in Our Community
The Y has been a pillar of strength and hope for Northern Manhattan for more than 100 Xyoos, but what...
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Peb yog leej twg: Values Walking Tour — June
Tus Y'Norman E. Alexander Center for Jewish Life is proud to present the Who We Are: Values Walking...
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Addressing Mental Health Challenges In Our Community
Throughout the pandemic, the Y addressed the unique consequences brought on during this especially trying...
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