Hot Volunteer Summer in Riverdale
Summer is here, bringing with it the heat of the sun, refreshing rain showers, and a whole lot of joy through our social impact programs. We started June on a high note by celebrating two outstanding volunteers, Ronnie and Adela, whose dedication has been truly inspiring. Alongside this, we’ve been actively recruiting new volunteers and […]
We’re Hiring: Boxing Coach/Fitness Instructor
Purpose Group fitness instructors will lead members, in a group environment, through safe and effective fitness classes. This position is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in a variety of formats. Candidates must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all members in the class. This person […]
Youth theater is changing lives in Riverdale
Summer Stage is in full swing and this week, we want to pass the mic to some of our teens to share about the power of theater — and the experience of being part of Riverdale Y’s theater program. Elianna At its core, theater is an exchange of energy between performers and the audience– there […]
We’re Hiring: Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness Instructor
Purpose Group fitness instructors will lead members, in a group environment, through safe and effective fitness classes. This position is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in a variety of formats. Candidates must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all members in the class. This person […]
We’re Hiring: Group Fitness Instructor
Purpose Group fitness instructors will lead members, in a group environment, through safe and effective fitness classes. This position is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in a variety of formats. Candidates must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all members in the class. This person […]
School Supply Drive for Bronx Students
This summer, we are collecting school supplies to assist school children in the Bronx. From July 15 through August 16, you can drop off school supplies to be donated at the front desk of Riverdale Y. Some school supplies we are looking for are: Thanks for helping to support our local community!
Early Voting at Riverdale Y
We’re proud to be an early voting site for elections here in New York City. Here is the early voting schedule, as set by the city election officials: Riverdale Y is closed on Saturdays but the gym will be open only for voting on Saturday June 15 and Saturday June 22. To accommodate early voting, […]
Celebrating Our Remarkable Community: A Tribute to Our Unsung Heroes
This May, we celebrated our dedicated members and volunteers who embody our community’s spirit. First and foremost, let’s applaud Ronnie Lesh, our data entry volunteer. Ronnie is being honored with the Community Service Award from Riverdale Y and the Outstanding Volunteerism Award from the UJA. Her dedication goes beyond the visible – she meticulously records […]
The Power & Possibility of LGBTQ+ Jewish Pride at Riverdale Y
Riverdale Y is a Jewish community center, of course, but in an increasingly fractured world, it is for me a vision of what the world could be. We remain grounded in our Jewish identity, yet many of our members and program participants are not Jewish. We are multi-racial, multi-religious, and inclusive of all genders and […]
Annual Meeting: Wednesday June 5
All members are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday June 5 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be in-person at Riverdale Y: 5625 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. Agenda and speakers to be announced soon!