In the aftermath of the Holocaust, many Jewish writers turned to pen and paper to reckon with the enormity of their loss. The stories they wrote—both fiction and nonfiction—bring to life the darkest moments of human history at the same time as they remind us of the human capacity for renewal and regeneration. On International […]
“Long live Chairman Mao” was the first English language sentence the Lijia Zhang ever learned. “Foreign language is a tool of class struggle” was the second. On January 27, the author of Socialism is Great and Lotus, will take us back in time to the missile factory where she worked in the early 1980s, and […]
Today: Hit the Deck. Reservations are released at 10AM every Monday the week before class.
Virtual stroll through Le Marais, Paris’ Jewish Quarter. The neighborhood is famous for its old-world charm, delis and bakeries, narrow cobblestone streets, hidden courtyards, and tranquil gardens on Rue des Rosiers. Our tour guide, Flora, was born to a Parisian Jewish family and grew up in Le Marais. Together, we’ll explore the neighborhood’s Jewish history, […]
All are welcome to come and enjoy the inspired artwork created by participants at BPCA’s art programs. Meet fellow artists and the artists/educators who lead the programs. Proof of vaccination required, RSVP recommended.
Join the Museum and Our Travel Circle for a virtual walking tour of Venice, Italy, home to the one of the oldest Jewish ghettos in the world. Established in 1516, […]
Wednesday Webinar. Eight-part series on retirement planning. These programs are designed to introduce you to the many possible sources of retirement income and resources, including social security, medicare, pension options […]
Ring in the Year of the Tiger at Brookfield Place! Experience a multi-day celebration that includes a live ice carving, kids crafts and more! Discover ice sculptures by New York […]
Elly Gotz was born in 1928 in Kovno (Kaunas), Lithuania. When he was 13 years old, Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union and Elly and his family were forced into […]
Today: Iron Buddha. Reservations are released at 10AM every Monday the week before class.
Is design art? In the hands of Han Feng, it sure is. The Hangzhou-born clothing designer first brought her fashion work into the performing arts with costumes for Anthony Minghella’s […]
Online discussion. Join Dr. Catherine Meeks, Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon for Evangelism and Reconciliation for the Most […]
Online film streaming. A man in his seventies is evicted from his Manhattan apartment in Harry and Tonto (1974, Paul Mazursky), and then embarks on a cross-country odyssey with his […]