92nd Street Y

Kaufman building The 92nd Street Y is a multifaceted cultural institution and community center located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City . Its full name is the 92nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association ( YM - YWHA ). History and design Founded in 1874 by German - Jewish professionals and businessmen, the 92nd Street Y has grown into an organization guided by Jewish principles but serving people of all races and faiths . The 92Y serves over 300,000 people annually and offers over 200 programs a day. Its 33 program areas include community outreach; lectures and panel discussions; Jewish education and culture ; concerts featuring classical , jazz and popular music; humanities classes; dance performances; literary readings; film screenings; parenting programs; camps ; a nursery school; fitness classes, singles programs; seniors programs; a library ; and a residence program that rents rooms in the Y's main building at 92nd Street and Lexington Avenue . Kaufmann Concert Hall , a 917-seat theater, is the home for concerts, performances, readings and lectures. Elie Wiesel William Carlos Williams Anna Wintour Howard Zinn |} Recent develpments In October 2008, the 92Y opened a new performance space in Tribeca called 92YTribeca to bring together and inspire a diverse community of young people from New York City and beyond, including musicians, artists, filmmakers, performers, writers, educators, humorists, directors, speakers, sports enthusiasts and many others. 92YTribeca is located at 200 Hudson Street and features a performance stage with full bar for live music, comedy , theater , digital media , performance art , speakers and dance ; a 72-seat movie theater featuring a variety of domestic and international films , shorts and digital media; a wireless cafe; serving fresh, local food and drinks; a lecture hall and rooms for talks , tastings , classes and more; and an art gallery offering rotating exhibits . Other programs include Jewish cultural events and celebrations, opportunities for community service throughout the city, and fun activities like summer softball in Central Park and white water rafting trips. Notable residents Notable individuals who have resided at the 92nd Street Y include: Joseph Gurwin (1920–2009), philanthropist who rented a room here for four years after arriving in the U.S.

40°46′59″N 73°57′10″W  /  40.7830°N 73.9527°W  / 40.7830; -73.9527 Kaufmann building 92nd Street Y ( 92Y ) is a multifaceted cultural institution and community center located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City , USA, at the corner of East 92nd Street and Lexington Avenue . It is not part of the YMCA .

Jewish community center in New York City 40°46′59″N 73°57′10″W  /  40.7830°N 73.9527°W  / 40.7830; -73.9527 Main Entrance to 92Y 92nd Street Y ( 92Y ) is a cultural and community center located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City , USA, at the corner of East 92nd Street and Lexington Avenue . It is not part of the YMCA .

Jewish community center in New York City "92Y" redirects here. Founded in 1874 as the Young Men's Hebrew Association , the 92nd Street Y (often simply called " the Y" ) transformed from a secular social club to a large arts and cultural center in the 20th century.

Jewish community center in New York City "92Y" redirects here. Founded in 1874 as the Young Men's Hebrew Association , the 92nd Street Y (often simply called " the Y" ) transformed from a secular social club to a large arts and cultural center in the 20th century.