14th Street Y

Last night, we explored the connections between Jewish and Korean food traditions one pickle at a time. 🥒✨

From kimchi to sauerkraut, guests gathered for an evening of conversation, live demos, tastings, and hands-on pickling with , Madalyn Warren, and . Along the way, we dug into the history, techniques, and stories behind fermentation traditions across cultures, while enjoying incredible bites and drinks from Kimchi Harvest and The .

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of learning, tasting, and conversation around the rich traditions of Jewish and Korean fermentation.

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Last week, our community came together for 78 Minutes of Hope in recognition of Yom Ha’Atzmaut.

Through art, storytelling, and conversation, we reflected on resilience, strength, and the power of gathering in community.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped make it so special.

Thrilled to have at 14Y this week as he works on his next project nearby!

This evening, many will gather around the seder table for and retell the story of the Israelites’ Exodus from slavery in Egypt. Passover reminds us of the power of hope, resilience, renewal, and our ability to begin again.

Across 14Y, we’ve already been marking the holiday in meaningful ways. From Preschool to After School to older adults at Project ORE, our community has come together to reflect, create, and connect.

Here are a few highlights:
🔹 made and Afikomen covers, read Passover stories, and enjoyed Matzah pizza
🔹 hosted a Passover Suminagashi workshop, using the Japanese art of floating ink on water to create beautiful designs
🔹 baked Matzah in cooking class
🔹Pause/Play brought families together for a puppet show and seder plate art, while adults joined bestselling novelist for a conversation about the Passover story
🔹 .nyc fellows and alumni gathered through food and memory, with each dish carrying a personal story
🔹Project ORE will host a seder for older adults in our community

From everyone here at 14Y, we hope you have a Happy Passover!

Hit pause, press play and spend your Saturday with 14Y!

Shabbat Pause/Play is back this Saturday with a choose-your-own afternoon for all ages.

✨For families: yoga, a show, Passover crafts, open play and story time + swim
✨For adults: ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) + a Passover conversation wit novelist

March 28 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Families: $20 | Adults: $10
📲 Link in bio to register

Hamantaschen and Purim joy in the 14Y lobby today. 💙

Thank you to all who stopped by for a sweet treat and a moment of connection.

Hosted by , an addiction recovery community grounded in Jewish tradition.

Shabbat Pause/Play is back — we’ve got your next Saturday plans covered.

Choose your adventure:
✨ Adult Track: Venetian-inspired mask making + ecstatic dance
🎭 Family Track (Ages 0–6): Purim concert, Zen Den, DIY masks, PJ Library play, family swim & more (costumes encouraged!)

Saturday, 2/28 | 3–6 PM
Open to all
Families: $20 l Adults: $10

📲 Link in bio to register

Over 900 hygiene kits packed. 100 volunteers. One meaningful morning of service, learning, and reflection.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for our MLK Day of Service—your presence brought joy and community spirit. A special thank you to our partners, and , for their generous support in making this program possible.