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Tag: Jcc Manhattan

0 Communities History

How New York’s Jews are marking the 1-year anniversary of Oct. 7

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 2 Oct

Nearly a year after Hamas’s attack on Israel, Jews in New York are organizing events to commemorate the tragic day of October 7, deemed the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.

0 Literature Communities

Love and Prizes: Ep 195

Unorthodox · 12 Sep 2019

The "Love and Prizes" episode of the podcast "Unorthodox" features discussions on Etgar Keret, an Israeli writer and winner of the prestigious Sapir Prize, focusing on his new story collection "Fly Already," his unique short stories, and the differing reception of his work in Israel and the United States.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

The One With the Mitzvah Tank: Ep. 143

Unorthodox · 12 Jul 2018

In episode 143 of "The One With the Mitzvah Tank," the hosts explore encounters with Chabad Hasidic men in Manhattan who ask strangers if they are Jewish and offer them the opportunity to perform a mitzvah like putting on tefillin or lighting Shabbat candles.

0 Holidays Television/Film

Winner's Circle: Ep. 126

Unorthodox · 1 Mar 2018

The podcast episode "Winner's Circle: Ep. 126" features discussions on Purim, the Oscars, and the life of an FBI agent, with guests including film critic Jordan Hoffman and former FBI agent Asha Rangappa.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Leaving the Nest: Ep. 122

Unorthodox · 1 Feb 2018

In episode 122 of Leaving the Nest, Tova Mirvis discusses her memoir, "The Book of Separation," detailing her choice to leave Modern Orthodox Judaism, a community she depicted in her novels.

0 Music Communities

Song of Songs: Ep. 119

Unorthodox · 11 Jan 2018

In this episode of "Unorthodox," the hosts announce two upcoming events and mention a search for a new producer.

0 Art Communities

A Place for the Disabled: on Stage and Screen

Jennifer Richler in Tablet · 14 Dec 2017

Jewish organizations are at the forefront of advocating for greater inclusion of people with physical and cognitive disabilities in all spheres of life, particularly in the performing arts.

0 Communities Education

Hanger Management: Ep. 115

Unorthodox · 8 Dec 2017

In episode 115 of "Unorthodox," recorded live at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York City, the hosts welcome food writer Mark Bittman, who discusses the relationship between agriculture, global warming, and the importance of consuming real food.

0 Israel Television/Film

Other Israel Film Festival Spotlight

Abe Fried-Tanzer in Tablet · 3 Nov 2017

The Other Israel Film Festival, in its eleventh year organized by the JCC Manhattan, focuses on showcasing films that highlight minority populations in Israel, predominantly through documentaries like "Desert Wounds" following Sudanese refugees and "The Field" examining the Palestinian Center for Nonviolence.

0 Television/Film Culture

Relatively Speaking: Ep. 109

Unorthodox · 30 Oct 2017

In episode 109 of "Relatively Speaking," live from JCC Manhattan, writer A.J. Jacobs discusses his latest book on genealogy, sharing stories of discovering famous and infamous relatives and revealing surprising connections to the hosts.

0 Education Communities

Betting the House: Ep. 99

Unorthodox · 31 Jul 2017

In this episode of "Betting the House," recorded live at JCC Manhattan, special guests Harry Enten and Haroon Moghul are featured.

0 Television/Film Communities

Cinema Verite: Ep. 98

Unorthodox · 20 Jul 2017

In this episode of Cinema Verite, Mark Oppenheimer reveals that he isn't the only one in his family who sneaks into movies without paying.

0 Politics Television/Film

Live From New York! Ep. 76

Unorthodox · 2 Feb 2017

Live From New York!

0 Leadership

Ruth Messinger, Jewish Madonna of Human Rights

Forward · 15 Oct 2015

Ruth Messinger, known as the "Jewish Madonna of human rights," has played a significant role in mobilizing the American Jewish community through the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) to address crises like the Darfur genocide.