Join Chinese calligrapher  Wei Tang and Jewish sofer Rabbi Michael Gordan for a dynamic introduction to two ancient scribal arts. Learn about the history, tools, and meaning behind each tradition — and then try them yourself in a hands-on workshop.

Hosted by Queens College Center for Jewish Studies and other departments, including The Asian American/Asian Research Institute. 

For more information, contact: Arnold Franklin.

Clergy are invited to join Jewish and AAPI religious and cultural leaders for a unique, practical program exploring funeral rituals, bereavement practices, and shared values across traditions. Through a guided funeral home visit and facilitated dialogue, participants will build cultural competence, develop usable tools, and foster lasting cross-cultural collaboration. 

Hosted by the New York Board of Rabbis, the LUNAR Collective, the Hindu Temple Society of North America, Sikh Gurudwaras of New York, International Buddhist Progress Society (Fo Guang Shan New York Temple), and Schwartz Bros. Funeral Home. 

For more information, contact: Jessica Braginsky.

This hands-on workshop will explore the history, culture, and techniques of fermentation. Participants will be guided to create a hybrid of Jewish and Asian fermentation.

For more information, contact: Rabbi Kevin Peters.

Visit this exhibition of artwork featuring Asian Jewish stories from Be'chol Lashon's Hyphen: Jewish Stories In Our Own Words graphic novel anthology, cultural program, and food.

Hosted by Be'chol Lashon, Free Synagogue of Flushing, and the Chinese American Planning Council.

For more information, contact: Email.

This lower Manhattan walking tour will explore historic sites reflecting Asian-American and Jewish American experiences in this iconic NYC neighborhood, with an emphasis on vital immigrant and labor-organizing histories. 

This event is open to all and will also include stops for food!

For more information, contact: NYC LUNAR Fellows.

Our Kitchens to Our Community (KCS) brings AAPI and Jewish older adults together through a vibrant cross-cultural food exchange featuring kosher meals, storytelling, and shared traditions. KCS and Commonpoint will visit each other’s Older Adult Centers — sharing Jewish cuisine at KCS Corona and Korean pantry items at Commonpoint — to spark meaningful, in-person cultural connection. The program also reaches homebound seniors through pantry deliveries, extending the exchange beyond the event.

For more information, contact: John Shin.

Join us for a culinary experience celebrating the fermentation traditions of Jewish and Korean cuisine. Enjoy a lively conversation, food demos, tastings, and a hands-on pickle project with Jeffrey Yoskowitz, a pioneer in the Jewish food revival; Madalyn Warren, proprietor of Kimchi Harvest; and Gabriella Gershenson, a James Beard Award-winning food writer.

Hosted by 14th Street Y, Korean Culture Center NYC, and the LUNAR Collective.

For more information, contact: Helena Gindi.

Reimagine a traditional Memorial Day celebration as it becomes a cross-cultural community event. Enjoy traditional Memorial Day barbecue along with Asian and Jewish delicacies as members of our different communities break bread together and friendships grow in the diverse Great Neck community.

Hosted by Temple Beth-El of Great Neck and Great Neck Chinese Association.

For more information, contact: Stuart Botwinick.

Rabbi Kevin Peters of JCC Staten Island will lead a trip to one of NYC's many kosher Asian restaurants. It will be an opportunity to socialize and discuss Asian and Jewish culture over lunch.

Hosted by Bernikow JCC of Staten Island.

For more information, contact: Stephanie Auer.

Join the party celebrating Asian and Jewish culture! The party will feature demonstrations of traditional Chinese and Israeli folk dancing. Active audience participation will be encouraged, followed by a dumpling and matzo ball cooking demonstration. Lunch will be served.

Hosted by Bernikow JCC of Staten Island.

For more information, contact: Michelle Sabatino.

Enjoy a facilitated cooking workshop and prepare traditional dishes from Jewish and Asian cultures all while sharing personal stories, memories, and customs. Participants will jointly prepare additional portions of dishes to be shared with families experiencing food insecurity through Hebrew Educational Society’s (HES) pantry network.

Hosted by Hebrew Educational Society and JASA.

For more information, contact: Moshit Rivkin.

This special hands-on experience brings together the shared language of food, tradition, and storytelling. Learn the art of crafting dumplings and kreplach — iconic dishes in Asian and Jewish cuisines. Throughout the evening, participants will discover meaningful connections across Asian and Jewish cultures. Open to adults and children.

Hosted by JCC Mid-Westchester and LUNAR Collective.

For more information, contact the engagement team.

This lower Manhattan walking tour will explore historic sites reflecting Asian-American and Jewish American experiences in this iconic NYC neighborhood, with an emphasis on vital immigrant and labor-organizing histories. 

This event is open to all and will also include stops for food!

For more information, contact: NYC LUNAR Fellows.