Community Unity: Making a Real Difference Through Our Clothing & Sorting Drive
At the core of our mission lies a simple yet profound objective: to enrich the lives of others and cultivate a sense of community. This month, we are thrilled to share the heartwarming success of our recent clothing and sorting drive, an initiative that truly showcased the power of community unity. We want to extend […]
Learn To Play Pickleball At Our Adult Pickleball Clinic Starting Nov 14!
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a game that’s easy to learn and incredibly fun to play. With the growing popularity of Pickleball we will be offering a six-week clinic for beginner adults. The clinic will focus on all the basic rules of the game and is […]
We’re Hiring: Sports Instructor
RIVERDALE YM-YWHA JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Sports Instructor Job Overview: We are seeking a passionate and energetic Sports Instructor to join our after-school program. The Sports Instructor will be responsible for planning and leading sports activities and lessons for elementary school students. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in multiple sports, excellent communication […]
Update from Jerusalem
I am sure you have all heard the news, read the multiple emails from UJA and JCCA, there are no words to describe the events and emotions of this past week. We are thankfully physically safe, our shelter is stocked with 3 days worth of food and water as advised, but we are emotionally exhausted. The […]
Security Update
Dear Riverdale Y Community Members: Since the attacks in Israel began and with increased concerns about security particularly in the next few days, we are taking proactive steps that are both visible and not visible to community members. While there are no known credible threats against Jewish institutions in New York, we remain on high […]
Important Details Regarding 2023 Fall Swim Lessons at the Riverdale Y
2023 Fall Group Swim Classes begin at our facility this Sunday and we are so happy to have you join us! Before we get into very important details about group lessons, we would like to introduce our new Aquatics Director, Yoel Gerstein. Yoel brings over a decade of experience running aquatics programs, pool operations, and safety […]
A joint message from Riverdale Y’s President and CEO
Almost 50 years to the day since the Yom Kippur War, once again the State of Israel finds itself at war and in its darkest days. Amidst our sadness and horror, we proudly stand in solidarity with our family and friends in Israel, with Jews around the world, and with all who love humanity. We are […]
Cultivating a culture of care
At the core of our mission lies a simple yet profound objective: to enrich the lives of others and cultivate a sense of community cultivate a sense of community and caring for one another. This month, I encourage you to do just that by offering support to recently arrived individuals and families who are seeking […]
Join us in the sukkah!
We are excited to extend our heartfelt invitation to you and your loved ones to join us at Riverdale Y to celebrate the joyous Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Sukkot is named after the booths or huts (sukkot in Hebrew) in which Jews traditionally dwell during this week-long celebration. According to Jewish tradition, our sukkot represent […]
OceanFirst Bank and Riverdale Y Join Hands to Spread Rosh Hashanah Joy
Today, we have an inspiring story that embodies the spirit of community, compassion, and unity. OceanFirst Bank and Riverdale Y have partnered together to create 70 heartfelt Rosh Hashanah packages for the wonderful folks at AmPark Norc. This heartwarming collaboration goes beyond the act of giving – it’s a testament to the power of coming […]