A Legendary Return to New York Sunday, June 15th, 2025— The night air buzzed with anticipation as legendary French Algerian singer Enrico Macias returned to New York by overwhelming demand to headline the 27th Annual New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival. Performing to a sold-out theater at El Museo del Barrio, Macias didn’t just close the week-long celebration; he […]
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On the evening of Sunday, June 8, 2025, a packed and enthusiastic crowd filled El Museo del Barrio—a landmark of Latino arts and culture on New York’s iconic Museum Mile—for the much-anticipated Opening Night of the 27th Annual New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival (NYSJFF). This unforgettable evening, presented along with the Mimouna Association, honored […]
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On the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Harmonie Club in Manhattan hosted a vibrant and emotionally resonant gathering for UJA-Federation of New York’s Annual FSU Signature Event. This year, UJA-FSU proudly honored two remarkable individuals: Boris Segalis, a trailblazer in privacy and cybersecurity law, and Tessa Veksler, a dynamic young activist and recent […]
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On the evening of Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the sanctuary of the Tribeca Synagogue in New York City was transformed into a vibrant concert hall as internationally acclaimed Mexican-American guitarist and songwriter Omar Torrez delivered a spellbinding solo performance to a packed and enthusiastic audience. Hosted by Anya Levitov of Verus Real Estate, the event […]
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Date: August 6, 2025Location: Tilles Center, LIU Post Lawn, Brookville, NYDescription: An evening of live music, inspiration, and community, honoring Gary Podell with the Robert S. Boas Award.Tickets: Purchase Tickets
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On Sunday, May 4th, the sanctuary of Or Olam Synagogue was filled with music, joy, and heartfelt celebration as the community gathered for a sold-out concert in honor of Cantor Shiree Kidron’s 10th anniversary. The evening marked not only a significant professional milestone but also a moving tribute to a decade of spiritual leadership, artistic […]
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The corner of East 67th Street and Third Avenue is now officially known as Yad Vashem Way, a powerful tribute to Holocaust victims and survivors. The dedication ceremony, held on Thursday, January 30, at Park East Synagogue, was part of Yad Vashem’s initiatives in New York marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary […]
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On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Birthright Israel Foundation held an inspiring evening at the Harmonie Club in New York City to honor the extraordinary contributions of Jeffrey R. Solomon. The event also featured the presentation of the inaugural Jeffrey R. Solomon Prize, a prestigious award recognizing exceptional Birthright Israel trip staff. The first recipient […]
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On Monday, December 12, 2024, the New York City Council hosted its first-ever Chanukah Celebration in the historic Council Chambers at City Hall. Organized by City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, the City Council’s Jewish Caucus, and the Speaker’s Community Outreach Unit, the evening began with a kosher reception and concluded with a festive assortment […]
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“Shuk to the Core” has supported Israeli vendors and artists through challenging times since its launch in 2002, including during Operation Protective Edge in 2014 and the current Swords of Iron War. Founded by Stuart Katz and Daniel Rothner, this initiative connects Israeli communities with those in the U.S. and Canada. With a mission to […]
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