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.

The full story

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.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in