Community Spotlight

My name is Jacob Waltuck, and my friend Jacob Ross and I interviewed each other in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is December 3. Both of…

The 14th Street Y wishes you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! This year’s Thanksgiving will not be like previous years’ in that we may not be able to celebrate…

Twenty-first century cinema has delivered plenty of inspiring leading ladies—from Hermione Granger to Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman. As 2021 fast approaches, these six leading ladies will hopefully earn their spots…

Much of what has been said about the second COVID-related lockdown in Israel is enduring. With all its attached hardships, I believe it’s the essential step Israel should take, even…

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th) is here! In 2019, the U.S. Hispanic population reached 60.6 million, making up 18% of the U.S. population. Our Hispanic and Latinx neighbors make up a…

Sometimes, life gets complicated and we all need an escape. Each generation has its share of magical tales that help us do exactly that. Part of what makes the fantasy…

August is Black Business Month! Join your downtown community by supporting Black-owned businesses this month, and all year long, which is more important now than ever before. Research shows that…

Everyone loves to travel. Some travels can be a way to simply settle down, but going to a certain place can turn into something even greater. In reality, and in…

Truth be told, I didn’t believe this day would come. This day of closure, in which I’ll come back to Israel from two exciting, life-changing years at the 14th Street…

We at the 14th Street Y are grateful for the healthcare professionals and frontline workers working tirelessly to protect and heal patients during this time. We have gathered a list…