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Latest Past Events

Yeshiva Stories: Live Storytelling at Nyack Library

Nyack Library 59 S. Broadway, Nyack

  Join YAFFED for a night of live storytelling from yeshiva grads on Wednesday, May 29 from 6-730pm at the Nyack Library!   The event is free with RSVP.    A select group of yeshiva grads will share stories of their educational experiences from various schools within the yeshiva system, offering a unique glimpse into […]

Free

“An Unorthodox Education” Screening + Panel Discussion

Marlene Meyerson JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York

Join YAFFED for a special private event on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm, at the Marlene Meyerson JCC  (334 Amsterdam Ave) where we will be showing an exclusive early screening of Joe Kolman's work-in-progress film, "An Unorthodox Education" followed by a panel discussion and reception.     Tickets are available here  

$16

YAFFED Press Conference

Tweed Courthouse 52 Chambers Street, New York

YAFFED will be holding a press conference on Wednesday, July 12 at 11:30 am, at Tweed Courthouse (52 Chambers Street), in response to the recently completed 8-year investigation by the NYC Department of Education into the lack of secular education at 28 yeshivas named in our 2015 complaint. After finally completing the investigation set in […]

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