14Y Staff

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…

Herb and Garlic Focaccia Recipe For centuries, bread has played an important part in fine cooking. It was the same with my dear old dad, from baguettes for fancy dinners…

Today I won’t write about the lockdown, nor will I elaborate on the mass protest, which is taking place against the Israeli government. Instead, I’d like to embrace the spirit…

For centuries, people have been telling scary stories about monstrous creatures and spooky spirits. I would like to share with you scary entities from around the world. There are many…

The 14th Street Y is proud to announce a new program this fall for students in kindergarten through grade 5, the 14Y Youth Center! Cat Kenny, the 14Y’s Manager of…

Today marks the 32nd anniversary of National Coming Out Day–a day in which we celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ). Growing up, I remember wondering…

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…

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped my dad from cooking delicious food. One of my favorites is soft, tasty bread, which I use to make toast and sandwiches, and whole wheat…

I’m overwhelmed. I’m overwhelmed by the sudden shift from a crippling quarantine to an intense new reality in Tel Aviv. So many people want to reunite with me, check in…