New Rochelle Public Library wins Yiddish Book Center grant for 'Between 2 Worlds' program
May 11, 2026
The New Rochelle Public Library received a Yiddish Book Center grant to support 'Between 2 Worlds,' a free program of book discussions, films and performances exploring Yiddish literature and Jewish culture; the library outlined dates and free book distribution for participants.
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Lisa Itzkowitz of the New Rochelle Public Library announced that the library was among roughly 40 libraries nationwide selected to receive the Yiddish Book Center’s public library grant for a program titled "Between 2 Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion through Yiddish Literature." "New Rochelle was among, 40 libraries nationwide to receive the grant," Itzkowitz said, and she described materials, funding and training included in the award.
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