An upcoming event from our partner The American Jewish Historical Society
More info: http://cjh.org/event/2667
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Jacob Stein and the Bakery Band PuppetsSunday, July 15th from 11:30-12:30: Join Jacob Stein and his hilarious puppet friends for a musical journey through Jewish culture! The lively Bakery Band Puppets are guaranteed to get your family out on the floor and dancing. For event information, go to: http://cjh.org/summersundays/. Tickets are $5, (free for kids 2 and under,) and may be purchased online at…
Upcoming Programs at the Center
Sunday, June 14, 2 pmJews, Liquor, and Life in Eastern EuropeLecturePresented by Jewish Genealogical SocietyClick here for more information. Sunday, June 14, 7 pmThe Merchant of Venice by William ShakespearePlay with MusicPresented by American Sephardi FederationClick here for more information. Tuesday, June 16, 7 pmThe Modicut Project: World Premiere Puppet TheaterPresented by YIVO Institute; co-presented with National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene as part of KulturfestNYC….