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Following a fire at Brooklyn’s nonprofit theater The Brick last week, where the show was originally scheduled to premiere, Torrey Townsend’s Jewish Plot will now have its world premiere at Theatre 154 in downtown Manhattan, on Christopher Street, this Wednesday, October 22. The 90-minute production will run through November 7. Directed by Sarah Hughes, the … After a fire in Brooklyn, ‘Jewish Plot’ will have its world-premiere in Manhattan this week

This year, Temple Emanu-El, the first Reform congregation in New York City, celebrates its 180th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the synagogue is presenting a special exhibit titled “Emanu-El at 180,” now on view at the Herberg and Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica, located on the second floor of the Upper East Side synagogue. The … Temple Emanu-El unveils rare artifacts from the Titanic in special anniversary exhibit

The Matriarchs, by Liba Vaynberg, is a new play that follows six modern Orthodox girls—each one loosely inspired by the women of the Torah that they share names with—as they navigate adolescence, adulthood and everything that comes along with growing up… including dips into unorthodoxy. Directed by Dina Vovsi, the 100-minute production opened earlier this … This new play brings the women of the Torah into the 21st century

Here’s a great way to start off a new month: Safta’s, the relatively new Upper West Side kosher coffee and pastry shop, is giving out free bagels on Tuesday, September 2. Owner Sonny Gindi took to Instagram to announce the promotion, sparked by customers’ complaints. “We’ve been listening and learning and taking your feedback and … Safta’s on the Upper West Side is giving out free bagels next week!

Known for all sorts of grocery staples and traditionally Jewish deli items, Zabar’s has recently dipped its toes into branded collaborations that move beyond the culinary. The latest project of the kind celebrates the U.S. Open, set to kick off this weekend in Queens. Zabar’s has linked up with West NYC—a beloved Upper West Side … Jewish grocer Zabar’s collaborates on a new sneaker only available in NYC

Although there’s nothing quite as straightforward—and almost securely delicious—as a schnitzel sandwich, few kosher eateries across the city have pulled off a truly remarkable version of the dish. Turns out, arguably the very best one is actually served at Six60One, the Upper West Side kosher supermarket that debuted at 661 Amsterdam Avenue near 92nd Street … This kosher supermarket on the Upper West Side sells one of the craziest schnitzel sandwiches in NYC

There is, arguably, no better time to embark on a walking tour of the city than late summer when the air turns crisp but the sun still lingers. Pair that with a fascinating route and you’ve got yourself a perfect afternoon activity. Case in point: the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy’s “Synagogues of the Lower … Visit the Lower East Side’s most iconic synagogues on this NYC walking tour

News about the imminent opening of Libbi, a new kosher Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper East Side by Abaita owner and chef David Donagrandi, first made the rounds back in April—and for good reason: Abaita is considered one of the very best kosher eateries in the city. Fast-forward to today, and that excitement has even … Libbi, the new restaurant by the owner of Abaita, is now serving breakfast and lunch

Tu B’Av, a.k.a. the Jewish Valentine’s Day, kicks off tomorrow night—which means New Yorkers have a whole weekend to feel the love. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency rounded up some cute ways to celebrate (think: speed dating and mixers galore), but the one that really caught our eye is Bangitout’s 22nd Annual Tu B’Av White Party, … Celebrate Tu B’Av at this singles-only white party in Riverside Park next week

On Friday, November 21, 3,000 people are expected to celebrate Shabbat together at Javits North, inside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on 11th Avenue, as part of The Big Shabbat—a massive event organized by Gady Levy, executive director of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center in Manhattan. Levy hopes the gathering will make it … The biggest Shabbat dinner in the world plans to take over NYC’s Javits Center in November