In this lecture, Martha Saxton provides a sketch of the challenging life of Mary Ball Washington, who raised George and his four siblings largely alone—as well as her unfair treatment at the hands of his biographers. This lecture will take place via Zoom.
Rachel Cowan was a civil rights activist, community organizer, the first female Jew by choice ordained as a Rabbi, and a beloved and influential mindfulness teacher. After she was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer, her years of mindfulness practice enabled her to model living well while dying. Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the Institute […]
Returning to the stage in New York City this fall, six-time Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor Tovah Feldshuh stars in a tour-de-force theatrical show Becoming Dr. Ruth, presented Off-Broadway at Edmond […]
Ho, ho, how about celebrating the holiday by making skyscraper-shaped Christmas cards for family and friends? In this event, we will explore the world’s supertall skyscrapers in our latest exhibit, Supertall! 2020. Drawing inspiration from the buildings’ designs, we will make some fun crafts! All ages. This indoor program meets at the Skyscraper Museum and […]
South Street and the Rise of New York, a new exhibition on view in the introduction gallery space at 12 Fulton Street, explores the critical role the Seaport and South Street played in securing New York’s place as America’s largest city and its rise to become the world’s busiest port by the start of the […]
South Street and the Rise of New York, a new exhibition on view in the introduction gallery space at 12 Fulton Street, explores the critical role the Seaport and South Street played in securing New York’s place as America’s largest city and its rise to become the world’s busiest port by the start of the […]
Commemorate Washington’s emotional farewell to his Officers that took place in the Long Room on December 4, 1783 with $1 admission to the Museum! Witness a reenactment of the Farewell in the room where it happened and take a self-guided tour exploring George Washington’s connections to New York City.
The students of Cobble Hill Ballet perform a magical version of The Nutcracker. From battling Soldiers and Sugar Plum fairies, to an Arabian princess, waltzing Flowers and more! Clara is swept up in a most beautiful, festive ballet. A perfect ballet for children and adults alike to enjoy this holiday season. Repeated at 4pm.
Season finale of Pen Parentis. Tonight, the theme is #DadsWhoWrite. The evening features the authors Rion Amilcar Scott, David Mura and David Ebenbach.
From our living rooms and kitchens, join a round-robin of shared songs featuring members of The New York Packet and friends. Listen in, lead a song, and belt out the choruses for your neighbors to hear on the first Sunday of every month.
Enjoy the magic of the season and experience free holiday music performances by The Mistletones and Jason Green throughout BFPL.
Before the 1800s, Hanukkah was a minor holiday to most Jews. However, the status of the holiday began to change after the Civil War, when Rabbi Max Lilienthal created Hanukkah events for children at his synagogue. Soon, these types of events were adopted nationwide. In the twentieth century, Jews began expanding the celebration of the […]