National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Brings NEW YORK SINGS YIDDISH! to Central Park
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023
Join in this coming Wednesday, June 14 in Central Park, when National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) and Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage present New York Sings Yiddish!, featuring an illustrious lineup of Yiddish theater and concert superstar celebrating the rich cultural legacy of Yiddish music.
The Workers Circle To Honor Jessica Hecht at Annual Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022
The Workers Circle will honor Tony and Emmy Award-nominated actress, singer, and activist Jessica Hecht with the Workers Circle Activism Award at the organization's Annual Benefit on December 5, 2022. The evening will also pay tribute to Jessica's late grandmother, Rose Hecht, a lifelong Workers Circle member and activist who introduced Jessica to the organization when she was a child.
The Workers Circle To Honor Jessica Hecht At Annual Benefit in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022
The Workers Circle will honor Tony and Emmy Award-nominated actress, singer, and activist Jessica Hecht with the Workers Circle Activism Award at the organization's Annual Benefit on December 5, 2022. The evening will also pay tribute to Jessica's late grandmother, Rose Hecht, a lifelong Workers Circle member and activist.
Workers Circle To Celebrate May Day With All-Star Yiddish Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2020
While the world observes International Workers Day on Friday May 1, also known as May Day, the Jewish social justice nonprofit Workers Circle will be putting the final, preparatory touches on its virtual, sing-along concert planned for Sunday May 3 at 2:00 PM.
The Workers Circle Hosts Cocktails And Conversations With Daniel And Nina Libeskind And Alan And Arlene Alda
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2020
On Monday, March 2, the Jewish social justice nonprofit the Workers Circle hosted a Cocktails and Conversations event with Studio Libeskind co-founder Nina Libeskind, her husband, internationally renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind, as well as the musician, photographer and writer, Arlene Alda and the award-winning actor, Alan Alda.
COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATIONS to Feature The Libeskinds And Aldas
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2020
On Monday, March 2nd the Jewish social justice nonprofit the Workers Circle will host a Cocktails and Conversations event with internationally renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind, his wife and Studio Libeskind co-founder, Nina Libeskind, as well as the award-winning actor, Alan Alda and his wife, the musician, photographer and writer, Arlene Alda.
Workmen's Circle Benefit Will Honor Tony Kushner
by Julie Musbach - Nov 26, 2018
On December 10, The Workmen's Circle will present activist and playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, with its Activism and Jewish Culture Award at the organization's annual Winter Benefit-Setting the Stage for Change-at The Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street.
Tony Kushner To Be Honored By Workmen's Circle
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2018
The Workmen's Circle will present activist and widely acclaimed playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, with the Activism and Jewish Culture Award at the organization's 2018 Winter Benefit on December 10, 2018 in Manhattan.
Photo Flash: AMERIKE - THE GOLDEN LAND Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2017
In a time when issues of immigration, assimilation, xenophobia, and socio-economic upheaval are more present than ever, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will bring to the stage a reimagined version of Moishe Rosenfeld and Zalmen Mlotek's Amerike-The Golden Land, a musical journey of the immigration experience. Playing at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, across from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, from which the story has taken inspiration, this limited Off Broadway engagement opened last night and will run through August 6th. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Annual NYC Event This Sunday: Taste of Jewish Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2017
That's the theme of this year's Workmen's Circle Taste of Jewish Culture Street Festival, which features dozens of food purveyors putting their individual ethnic spins on traditional Jewish foods, on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM onSixth Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets. The festival will also feature modern takes on traditional Jewish foods; dance; music; and family-friendly activities, including arts-and-crafts.