Events and Opportunities
A continuously updated list of events celebrating Jewish diversity.
Upcoming Events
January 12, 2026
7:00pm ET
In Person, NYC
Organized by 14th Street Y
Join Yosef Goldman and Josh Kaye for an immersive evening of Middle Eastern Jewish poetry and song. Each month from January to May, we'll delve into a single piyyut - a sacred Jewish poem - learn its melodies and discover the stories and contexts that shaped it. Come sing, learn, and connect in community. All are welcome. This event is presented by 14Y and Kedmah and is ...
February 5, 2026
7:00PM ET
In Person, NYC
Organized by 14th Street Y, Be'chol Lashon
Join us for a conversation and gallery reception celebrating Hyphen, a graphic novel anthology that brings to life powerful and personal stories from diverse Jewish experiences today. The Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words exhibition is on view in 14Y's gallery from January 1 - February 28.
February 7, 2026
6:30pm ET
In Person, NYC
Organized by The Hannah Senesh School
Join us for a joyful and welcoming Multiracial & Families of Color Havdalah Celebration — a special evening gathering for families who self-identify as multiracial, mixed-race, or Jewish families of color, however you choose to define yourself.
We’ll celebrate the conclusion of Shabbat with songs, blessings, crafts, and delicious snacks and desserts in a warm, ...
March 1, 2026
Virtual, NYC
Organized by NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes
The HeARTwork Against Hate is an annual creative initiative for New York City youth launched by the NYC Office for the
Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) in September 2020. The goal is to promote positive messaging, focused on respect and unity
among NYC youths. This project will support the emotional well-being of our students by creating a platform that helps them ...
May 15, 2026
Virtual
Organized by Be'chol Lashon & jGirls+
Be’chol Lashon's Jewish& and the Jewish feminist teen literary magazine jGirls+ invite all teen JOCs to submit their pieces to the Teen section of Jewish&! Whether it is through fiction or non-fiction, poetry or personal essay, written art or visual art, we want to give you a space to share it. We believe your individual stories, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds ...
Past Events
Around the World Shabbat: Argentina
We’ll gather for soulful singing and a festive Shabbat dinner featuring authentic Argentine flavors! We'll also learn about Jewish life in Argentina.
Always Carry Salt Book Talk
Join acclaimed authors Samantha Ellis and Jordan Salama as they discuss Ellis's powerful new memoir Always Carry Salt. In this moving meditation on language and resilience, Ellis - the daughter of Iraqi Jewish refugees - sets out to reclaim her fading mother tongue, Judeo-Iraqi Arabic. Along the way, Ellis uncovers a fascinating and largely forgotten world of ancestral recipes, family lore, and ancient artifacts.
Hyphen Book Brunch
Join us for mimosas and rich conversation with the creators and storytellers of Hyphen, a new graphic novel that celebrates diverse Jewish voices. At the heart of Hyphen is the belief that Jewish identity is not one-size-fits-all. The book is a powerful celebration of what it means to be Jewish today — amplifying voices that have too often been overlooked.
This program is brought to you by the Edlavitch DCJCC’s Capital J and GLOE program in partnership with Be’chol Lashon and Ammud: The Jews of Color Torah Academy.
Multicultural Fall Family Fest
Join The Senesh School on Sunday, November 16 for the Multicultural Fall Family Fest! Enjoy art, music, crafts, and hands-on fun inspired by Jewish cultures around the world. Try henna, join a drumming circle, take part in a service project, sample tasty treats, and more! Bring food donations for Repair the World & CHiPS and books for the PJ Library Book Swap. Open to all!
Be’chol Lashon Sigd Celebration at NYC City Hall
Join Be'chol Lashon in celebrating Sigd at City Hall on November 19, 2025 from 6:00pm-7:30pm ET. This is the first time that Sigd will be celebrated in a governmental building outside of Israel! Additional details regarding entry will be sent to confirmed registrants prior to the event.
Hyphen Panel at NY Jewish Book Festival
The 2025 New York Jewish Book Festival will be held on Sunday, November 16 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust (36 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280).
Hyphen creators and contributors Julian Voloj, Fabrice Sapolsky, Eddna Samuel and Haftam Yitzhak Heathwood will present on a panel at 3:15pm ET