Arts + Culture

Mimouna is the traditional North African Jewish celebration of eating chametz to mark the end of Passover. Ophir Tal, Israeli Emissary on behalf of The UJA Federation to The 14th…

During these challenging times, I have tried to find “happy moments” where I can find them. This has often taken the form of reading a book with my son or…

The Greek origin of the word “poetry” literally means, “I create”.  The use of language to rise above semantics and ordinary prose has been a touchstone of human artistic expression…

What do Jane Austen, the Mona Lisa and Mary McLeod Bethune all have in common? The 14th Street Y…for this month, anyway! This Women’s History Month, we are honoring the…

I first met Richarda Abrams a few years ago when we were cast in a play at La MaMa together. I immediately warmed to her strong presence, professional work method…

Each year during the holiday season, the 14th Street Y welcomes Yiddish New York (YNY)—the nation’s largest festival of Yiddish culture, music and language. Now in it’s fifth year, this…

Bringing Golem to New York City: The Story of Our International LABA Show “A Golem from Buenos Aires” is a multidisciplinary family-friendly show inspired by a Jewish legend and incubated…

Storytelling is at the heart of who I am. It’s part of my job, my creative process as a dancer, the way I see the world, and the way I…

When you think of raising a child, you might think of the importance of parents in a child’s life. However, we often forget the caregivers who make families’ lives run…

An suspenseful tale commenting on toxic masculinity? Sign us up! We sat down with Lorca Peress, Director of Ominous Men, to speak on her advocacy and passion for women in…