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Transitions can be hard for anyone, regardless of their age. For kids who have spent years attending the same school, with the same people for most of elementary school, the…

Even though we are staying at home, sometimes all it takes is a good book to take us to another place, and there are so many books to choose from!…

Hi everyone! It’s Antonio, the Inclusion Program Manager at the 14th Street Y. Last month, I wrote with some ways that families can help children with special needs adapt to…

Hello, everyone! My name is Cat Kenny and I run our After School Program at the 14th Street Y. At After School, we offer a wide range of enrichment classes…

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…

When you’re not visiting the Virtual 14Y, you’re likely watching plenty of movies and tv shows to pass the time. What comes next after Tiger King and Love is Blind?…

Hello! I’m John Li, a personal trainer at the 14Y. Today, I’m sharing some tips about how to bring the home workout you’ve started to the next level. Working out…

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…

Oftentimes when we lose structure, we also lose motivation. While the recent pandemic has tossed many of our lives into disarray and uncharted territories, this does not mean that you…