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!
The joy of theater has no age limit
Our older adult members of New Beginnings, Center for Contemporary Adults, 60+, showcase their work in June, just like all the other programs here at Riverdale Y. Yesterday, our chorus hosted a choral show to share all they’ve learned during their 20-week course under the direction of professional opera singer Caprice Corona. On June 24, […]
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!
Our Volunteer’s April Impact
April was a bustling time at Riverdale Y. As the weather warmed up and nature came alive with blossoming trees and flowers, we saw the fruits of our hard work planted earlier in the year. Volunteers of all ages joined us for volunteer appreciation events. From 7-year-olds to seniors, people of diverse ages chatted, shared […]
Celebrating Passover at the Older Adult Center
Passover is a holiday commemorating the Jewish Exodus from Egypt and liberation from slavery in ancient times. Traditionally, the first two nights of Passover are observed with a ritualistic meal called a Seder. At New Beginnings, Riverdale Y’s Older Adult Center, 190 members came together yesterday for a Passover “Model Seder.” Older adults of […]
Updated! Pool Closure April 22-May 1
The Pool Area Will Be Closed For Critical Maintenance The pool area will be closed on the dates below for critical repairs. For everyone’s safety, no one except maintenance staff is allowed in the pool, on the deck, in the aquatics office, or in the general area of the pool during this time. The pool […]
Riverdale Y CEO’s letter from Israel trip with Congressman Ritchie Torres
A message from our CEO, Melissa Sigmond: Last week I traveled to Israel as part of a small New York City Bronx leaders delegation, led by Congressman Ritchie Torres, along with colleagues from UJA-Federation of NY. The trip was impactful, emotional but also truly inspiring. At the start of the visit, we arrived in Tel […]