Center for Jewish History

Inked: Our Stories Remarked&nbsp;is an exploration into a captivating yet complex, new phenomenon—where third generation descendants of Holocaust survivors choose to remember their ancestors through commemorative Holocaust tattoos. Through interviews with Holocaust survivors and their descendants, combined with cinematic visuals and archival footage, this short documentary explores the decision to etch history onto the body—an act that invites us to confront essential questions about memory, Jewish identity, and self-expression.&nbsp;
The screening will be followed by a lively discussion with filmmaker Dara Bratt, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn Rabbi Rachel Timoner, 3G Katherine Fishman, and founding partner at Plan A Advisors Adam R. Gaynor, Ph.D.

Local Event: INKED: Our Stories Remarked 

New York County

Chelsea

New York

INKED: Our Stories Remarked 

Inked: Our Stories Remarked is an exploration into a captivating yet complex, new phenomenon—where third generation descendants...

Join us for an engaging evening with Dr. Georgette Bennett in conversation with Sir Simon Schama as they discuss Bennett’s new book,&nbsp;Half-Jew, Full Life: The Unlikely Journey of a Voluntary Jew from Nazi Persecution to the American Dream. This special book talk explores themes of identity, memory, resilience, and belonging, brought to life through Bennett’s deeply personal story and Schama’s incisive historical perspective.
Dr. Georgette Bennett is an award-winning sociologist, author, and former broadcast journalist, as well as an innovative philanthropic leader. She is the founder of the Multifaith Alliance, which has mobilized more than $630 million in humanitarian aid, and previously established the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding. A pioneer in community policing earlier in her career, she has also advised the U.S. State Department on countering religion-based violence. Dr. Bennett is the author of several books, including&nbsp;Religicide&nbsp;and&nbsp;Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By, and has received numerous honors, including the AARP Purpose Prize and recognition on&nbsp;Forbes’&nbsp;“50 Over 50 Women of Impact” list.
Sir Simon Schama is University Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University and a Contributing Editor of the&nbsp;Financial Times. He has previously taught at Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard Universities. An award-winning author of more than twenty books translated into over twenty languages, his works include&nbsp;The Story of the Jews, Volumes I and II. His most recent book,&nbsp;Foreign Bodies: Pandemics, Vaccines and the Health of Nations, was published in 2023. Schama is also the writer-presenter of more than sixty documentaries on art, history, and literature for BBC television; his most recent film,&nbsp;The Road to Auschwitz, aired on PBS in 2025.
Together, Bennett and Schama will explore the intersections of personal history and collective memory, offering a thought-provoking conversation on heritage, identity, and the enduring impact of the past. A Q&amp;A with the audience will follow.
Ticket Info: Free, pay what you wish

Local Event: Half-Jew, Full Life

Half-Jew, Full Life

Join us for an engaging evening with Dr. Georgette Bennett in conversation with Sir Simon Schama as they discuss Bennett’s new...

Join us for a compelling book talk celebrating&nbsp;Credit to the Nation: Jewish Immigrant Bankers and American Finance, 1870–1930. Historian Rebecca Kobrin uncovers a powerful and often overlooked story: how Jewish immigrants, shut out of traditional financial institutions, built their own systems of credit to survive and thrive in the United States.
Arriving from the Russian Empire at the turn of the twentieth century, these immigrants created networks of lending that enabled others to secure passage to America, establish businesses, and gain a foothold in a new society. Drawing on rich archival materials in Russian, Yiddish, German, and English, Kobrin traces how these grassroots financial practices not only sustained immigrant communities but also reshaped New York’s urban and economic landscape. Their investments fueled real estate growth across the city, even as speculation contributed to the dramatic collapse of institutions like the Bank of United States during the Great Depression.
At once a story of innovation and caution,&nbsp;Credit to the Nation&nbsp;connects the past to the present, asking what happens when access to credit is denied and how marginalized communities respond.
Kobrin will be joined in conversation with Michael R. Cohen, Executive Director of the Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience and Stuart and Suzanne Grant Professor of the American Jewish Experience at Tulane University.
About the Speakers Rebecca Kobrin&nbsp;is the Russell and Bettina Knapp Associate Professor of American Jewish History at Columbia University and Co-Director of the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies. A leading scholar of modern Jewish migration, her work spans international migration, urban history, American religion, and diaspora studies. She is the author and editor of several award-winning books, including&nbsp;Jewish Bialystok and Its Diaspora, recipient of the Jordan Schnitzer Prize, and a co-leader of the acclaimed Historical NYC Project, a digital map visualizing demographic change in New York City from 1850 to 1940. She has also received Columbia University’s Lenfest Distinguished Faculty Award for excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Michael R. Cohen&nbsp;is Executive Director of the Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience and Stuart and Suzanne Grant Professor of the American Jewish Experience at Tulane University. A historian of American Jewish life, his scholarship explores Jewish politics, identity, and communal leadership in the United States. He is the author of&nbsp;The Birth of Conservative Judaism: Solomon Schechter’s Disciples and the Creation of an American Religious Movement, and his work has appeared in numerous academic journals and edited volumes. In addition to his research, Cohen is an engaged public historian and educator, frequently contributing to conversations on Jewish history and contemporary issues.
Book signing and dessert reception to follow the discussion.
Ticket Info: Free, pay what you wish; registration is required

Local Event: Credit to the Nation, Rebecca Kobrin

Credit to the Nation, Rebecca Kobrin

Join us for a compelling book talk celebrating Credit to the Nation: Jewish Immigrant Bankers and American Finance, 1870–1930....

Join Phoenix Chamber Ensemble pianists&nbsp;Vassa Shevel&nbsp;and&nbsp;Inessa Zaretsky&nbsp;with guest artists Anna Elashvili&nbsp;(violin),&nbsp;Daniel Panner&nbsp;(viola), and&nbsp;Serafim Smegelskiy&nbsp;(cello), for an evening of&nbsp;Paul Schoenfeld, Clara Schumann, and Robert Schumann.
Program: Paul Schoenfeld - Café Music for Piano Trio Clara Schumann, Three Romances for Viola and Piano, Op.22 Robert Schumann, Piano Quartet in E- Flat Major, Op.47
Founded in 2005 by pianists Vassa Shevel and Inessa Zaretsky, the Phoenix Chamber Ensemble has become a vital part of the New York classical community, presenting more than 70 public concerts at the Center for Jewish History. The ensemble has garnered a devoted following with its innovative programming and sensitive interpretations, earned an international reputation presenting concerts in Russia, Poland, Italy, and other European venues, and collaborated with numerous acclaimed guest artists, including clarinetist David Krakauer, the Grammy-nominated Enso Quartet, the Tesla Quartet, members of the Jasper String Quartet, the New York Little Opera Company, the Metropolitan Opera, and New York City Ballet.
Made possible by the Stravinsky Institute Foundation through the generous support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation.
Ticket Info: In-person:&nbsp;$18 general, $10 seniors, $8 members <a href="https://programs.cjh.org/tickets/blavatnik-chamber-music-series-2026-05-07" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> YouTube:&nbsp;Pay what you wish

Local Event: From Café to Concert Hall - In-Person Concert & Live on YouTube

From Café to Concert Hall - In-Person Concert &...

Join Phoenix Chamber Ensemble pianists Vassa Shevel and Inessa Zaretsky with guest artists Anna Elashvili (violin), Daniel...

From Café to Concert Hall - In-Person Concert & Live on YouTube

Ilana Rosenbluth

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City

West Village

Miranda Levingston

Midtown-Hell's Kitchen

Gramercy-Murray Hill

Hudson County

Caren Lissner

Hoboken

New Jersey

SoHo-Little Italy

East Village

Tribeca-FiDi

Lower East Side-Chinatown

David Luces

Upper East Side

Join us for an afternoon of Spring fun with music, performances, workshops, food, games, and a silent auction. We'll celebrate the neighborhood, support St. Mark's, and enjoy the arts. Everyone is welcome!&nbsp;

Local Event: St. Mark's Day Fair!

St. Mark's Day Fair!

Join us for an afternoon of Spring fun with music, performances, workshops, food, games, and a silent auction. We'll celebrate...

Gotham Comedy Club NYC

Spring has sprung, and so has the next generation of stand-up talent! Seven seriously funny kids from across the tri-state area are taking the stage and they are ready to make your whole family laugh. Claudia Wang, Henry Green, Arielle Brackett, Alex Kimball, Eva Goldberg, Dylan Rotenberg, and Evelyn Yoo are bringing their A-game, hosted by comedian Ryan Beck. Tickets are $18+ fees. One item Minimum.

Local Event: Kids 'N Comedy Presents: Springtime in New York Pro-Show 

Kids 'N Comedy Presents: Springtime in New York...

Spring has sprung, and so has the next generation of stand-up talent! Seven seriously funny kids from across the tri-state area...

Kids 'N Comedy Presents: Springtime in New York Pro-Show 

Online via Zoom

There’s a lot coming up right now individually and collectively. This virtual gathering is an invitation to pause, reconnect, and learn practical ways to move through what we’re carrying. In partnership with Mayan midwives from Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, and Elemental Guides, we’re opening a 3-part virtual series focused on working with the elements to process emotion, restore balance, and reconnect to the body. We begin with Earth. What to expect: A guided live practice via Zoom Connection to a traditional Mayan ceremony led by midwives on the land Simple, embodied tools for daily life A space to slow down, reflect, and reset This space is open to everyone. No prior experience needed. If you’ve been feeling the intensity of these times and want a grounded way to work with it, join us. Donation based.&nbsp; Suggested $20 donation.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985834201554?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign up via EventBrite link</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Mayan Midwives & Elemental Guide - Earth Alchemy Practice (Virtual)

Mayan Midwives & Elemental Guide - Earth...

There’s a lot coming up right now individually and collectively.  This virtual gathering is an invitation to pause, reconnect,...

Mayan Midwives & Elemental Guide - Earth Alchemy Practice (Virtual)

Hand and wrist pain is common and can make daily activities more difficult. Join HSS for this free webinar and:
<ul><li>Learn the causes of hand &amp; wrist pain</li><li>Explore effective treatments</li><li>Pick up helpful tips to manage discomfort and improve your quality of life</li></ul>
Speakers:
Nicolas Pascual-Leone MD
Seong Jun Jang MD
This program is designed to give general information and does not provide individual medical advice.Register Here: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Community Education &amp; Outreach at HSS</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Hand & Wrist Pain: HSS Free Webinar!

Hand & Wrist Pain: HSS Free Webinar!

Hand and wrist pain is common and can make daily activities more difficult. Join HSS for this free webinar and:
Learn the...

Marble Collegiate Church

Joan Lunden, award-winning journalist, bestselling author and longtime host of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” will kick off “Inspired Conversations With…” Marble Collegiate Church’s new series featuring notable thought leaders on Thursday, April 30, 6 p.m. in the historic Sanctuary at 1 W. 29th Street in New York City.
Lunden will share stories from her newest book, Joan: Life Beyond the Script, during a memorable evening to be moderated by Faye Wattleton, longtime Marble member, former president of Planned Parenthood, author, speaker and a leading voice in protecting women’s rights. 
In Lunden’s memoir, she discusses breaking barriers in broadcast journalism, redefining motherhood and courageously sharing her breast cancer journey to advocate for women’s health and caregiving. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention and living boldly at every stage of life. Following this conversation, Lunden will sign her book, which is included in the $25 in-person admission.

All are welcome!
About Marble Church: Marble Collegiate Church has stood on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 29th Street since 1854, with its ministry dating back to 1628. This vibrant, Protestant church (affiliations with The Reformed Church in America and The United Church of Christ) is a community where all of us are encouraged to become our best selves and serve New York City and the world.

Local Event: Inspired Conversations With ... Joan Lunden at Marble Collegiate Church

Inspired Conversations With ... Joan Lunden at...

Joan Lunden, award-winning journalist, bestselling author and longtime host of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” will kick off...

Inspired Conversations With ... Joan Lunden at Marble Collegiate Church

Saint John’s in the Village

To usher in the merry month of May St John's in the Village host its annual May Morning Madrigals and Buffet Breakfast10am Friday 1 MayEnter through the Horsewalk at 222 West 11th&nbsp;Street Madrigals are 16th&nbsp;and early 17th&nbsp;century secular songs. They will be sung from a rooftop by members of Greenwich Village Chamber Singers. Champagne breakfast then follows in the courtyard garden. Free. Register for catering purposes here:<a href="https://maymorning2026.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://maymorning2026.eventbrite.com</a>

Local Event: May Morning Madrigals and Buffet Breakfast

May Morning Madrigals and Buffet Breakfast

To usher in the merry month of May St John's in the Village host its annual May Morning Madrigals and Buffet Breakfast10am...

Chelsea Piers Sky Rink

Three evenings of dynamic ice dance incorporating the Argentine tango, contemporary dance and the suave skating skills of the professional ice dance ensemble, guest artist Emmanuel Savary; the May 4th Benefit Gala performance will also feature 2026 Olympians and World Medalists Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik. The May 4th Benefit Gala dinner and award ceremony will honor Olympic and World Champion&nbsp;Nathan Chen, who will appear on the ice at the end of the Benefit Performance.&nbsp;May 1 &amp; 2, 6:30 pm ($25), May 4 ($50, side seating), 7:00 pm, Sky Rink, 61 Chelsea Piers 61, New York, NY (212) <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Ice+Theatre+of+New+York%C2%A0&amp;client=safari&amp;hs=DHQ&amp;sca_esv=403227064bbf28af&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7z-5Eu4oNza98mJZdzHOGKYr3zmQ%3A1776875899580&amp;source=hp&amp;ei=e_noaeOcIJ2mptQPwaqW0AM&amp;iflsig=AFdpzrgAAAAAaekHi-5H18qW4NNNfgNnb5lHxe7ZSWoy&amp;ved=0ahUKEwijxrTG8oGUAxUdk4kEHUGVBToQ4dUDCCg&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=Ice+Theatre+of+New+York%C2%A0&amp;gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhlJY2UgVGhlYXRyZSBvZiBOZXcgWW9ya8KgMg4QLhiABBjHARivARiOBTIFEAAYgAQyBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yAhAmMgsQABiABBiKBRiGA0ioIFAAWO0dcAB4AJABAJgBZqABjAyqAQQyMy4xuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIYoALxDMICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEC4YgAQYsQMYgwHCAg4QLhiABBiKBRixAxiDAcICDhAuGIAEGLEDGMcBGNEDwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAg4QABiABBiKBRixAxiDAcICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYyQPCAgsQABiABBiKBRiSA8ICCBAuGLEDGIAEwgIEEAAYA8ICBRAuGIAEwgILEC4YrwEYxwEYgATCAg4QLhivARjHARiABBiOBcICBxAAGIAEGArCAgcQLhiABBgKwgILEC4YgAQYxwEYrwHCAggQABiABBiiBJgDAJIHBDIzLjGgB-T_AbIHBDIzLjG4B_EMwgcGMC4xNS45yAdDgAgB&amp;sclient=gws-wiz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">929-5811</a>

Local Event: Ice Theatre of New York® spring Benefit Gala performances

Ice Theatre of New York® spring Benefit Gala...

Three evenings of dynamic ice dance incorporating the Argentine tango, contemporary dance and the suave skating skills of the...

Ice Theatre of New York® spring Benefit Gala performances

Speyer Hall

MADC is elated to be premiering current company artist Ellicia Clayton’s new work, Come Sunday; the reimagining of the deconstructed repertory work, Thoughts; an audience favorite, Sweet Seventies’ Suite; and the premiere of Legacy. Ellicia Clayton’s Come Sunday investigates the following questions in her 5 section work: Have you ever questioned Salvation? Is it ever too late to be saved? Thoughts examines how we see ourselves, what ways that we show up for ourselves, and practices that cultivate self-love. Sweet Seventies' Suite explores grief, loss, and joy towards a loved one who transitioned to the spiritual realm. Legacy is rooted in joy as a form of resistance. It fosters pride and a positive sense of self by highlighting the valuable aspects of Black people from the First Great Migration, the first Harlem Renaissance, and the second Harlem Renaissance.
Please note that Speyer Hall @ University Settlement is ADA accessible with a wheelchair ramp for entry into the building, an elevator, and wheelchair access for seating.
Experience the inspiring, impactful, and joyful choreographic work of MODArts Dance Collective (MADC)!

Local Event: MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) presents Me We: a solo dance concert

Harlem

MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) presents Me We:...

MADC is elated to be premiering current company artist Ellicia Clayton’s new work, Come Sunday; the reimagining of the...

MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) presents Me We: a solo dance concert

Berimbau Second Floor - 36th Street, 3 W 36th St., New York, NY, 10018

'The Most Electrifying Party In Town' FORBES 
'This new underground jazz speakeasy is the epitome of cool' TIMEOUT
Beneath the second-story glow of Berimbau on May 2, the soulful pulse of Daddy Rabbit takes flight, woven through the piano of Misha Piatigorsky, the breath of Rahj Mason and Emily Braden, the brass of Tatum Greenblatt, while Peter Slavov and Rudy Royston ground the night in a restless, elegant rhythm.
<a href="https://daddyrabbitnyc.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Daddy Rabbit</a> is a uniquely immersive live music event at New York City's stunning Berimbau. Pulling together classically trained pianists, bassists and horn players with jazz singers, MCs and beatboxers, this is an ever-changing carousel of world-class sound. The show mixes original compositions with unique interpretations of Soul, Jazz, Rock, Funk and RnB classics. 
An intimate setting in the round, it's a show where you can literally stand with the band. 
It’s going to be a sellout so book now to avoid wistful pangs of despair. 
Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm
Limited tickets available at: <a href="https://daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://daddy-rabbit.turntable...</a>

Local Event: Daddy Rabbit - The Best Live Music in NYC

Daddy Rabbit - The Best Live Music in NYC

'The Most Electrifying Party In Town' FORBES 
'This new underground jazz speakeasy is the epitome of cool' TIMEOUT
Beneath the...

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Ice Theatre of New York® spring Benefit Gala performances

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