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9 Jewish things to do on Christmas in NYC this year

JL;DR SUMMARY Exploring festive ways to spend Christmas Eve and Day in New York City, this curated list highlights nine Jewish-themed activities. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish TraditionsNew York CityChristmasChinese FoodKlezmerComedyJewish EventsNefesh MountainMatzo BallYiddish New York

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New York City, New York, United States
"New York Citys empty streets, appreciate a day off from work if you have one, and hang out with your family."
Morningside Heights, New York, United States
"Head to board game caf Hex & Co. (2911 Broadway) in Morningside Heights at 6 p.m."
Harlem, New York, United States
"with Jewish community group Tzibur Harlem, inspired by Nittel Nacht, the centuries-old European Jewish tradition of staying in on Christmas Eve"
Washington Heights, New York, United States
"Join the YM and YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (54 Nagle Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m."
Inwood, New York, United States
"Join the YM and YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (54 Nagle Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m."
Lower East Side, New York, United States
"Head to the Lower East Sides historic Museum at Eldridge Street (12 Eldridge St.) from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m."

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