Events and Opportunities
A continuously updated list of events celebrating Jewish diversity.
Upcoming Events
May 1, 2026
Virtual
Organized by Moving Traditions
MovingTraditions is inviting Jewish teens to apply for Meyer-Gottesman Immersive Teen Experiences! jGirls+ Editorial & Photography fellows produce an online literary magazine by and for their peers. Kol Koleinu Feminist fellows learn activist skills to create change in their communities. Kumi Justice Retreats participants explore justice, equity, and dismantling ...
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 ...
May 31, 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 ...
May 31, 2026
5:00pm ET
In-Person, NYC
Organized by Jewtina y Co. & Be'chol Lashon
Jewtina y Co. and Be'chol Lashon are thrilled to present La Mariposa: A Latin-Jewish Storytelling Event! An evening of light bites, cocktails, and unforgettable stories awaits. Come listen, laugh, and even take the stage to share your Latin-Jewish story—this is storytelling, Jewtina style!
Past Events
Call for Submissions: La Mariposa
Jewtina y Co. and Be'chol Lashon are thrilled to present La Mariposa: A Latin-Jewish Storytelling Event!
Are you Latin and Jewish and ready to share your story on stage in NYC? Whether you’re local or can travel and arrange your own accommodations, this is your moment! Selected storytellers will get a free group workshop + two one-on-one sessions with renowned performer Vanessa Hidary to craft your story—and then take the stage in front of a live NYC audience on May 31st.
Your story. Your stage. Your moment. Apply by April 12!
HeARTwork Against Hate Contest
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 process
their feelings and increases their self-esteem through artistic expression. Their creativity will impact and inspire adults. HeARTwork
Against Hate provides a unique opportunity and platform for young New Yorkers to use artistic expression as an outlet. Deadline March 1
Multiracial & Families of Color Havdalah Celebration
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, inclusive community space. Hosted by The Senesh School and wonderful community partners, this gathering centers joy, connection, and the beautiful diversity of Jewish life.
Open to families who self-identify as multiracial / families of color.
(This is not dinner — light snacks and desserts will be served.)
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 at 14th Street Y
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.