The Egg Cream: an iconic drink with staying power

In honor of National Egg Cream Day on March 15, we’re reposting this blog from 2019, with some edits and new information about an upcoming egg cream program! Dear Reader, Please let me be the first to wish you a happy National Egg Cream Day! … Read more

Fruitful fire escapes & bountiful backyards: city victory gardens make a comeback

This post was written by Museum intern Lila Norris. It seems like everyone knows someone who is using their isolation to become a master bread baker or a vegetable gardener. It’s been harder to procure many of the foods we’re used to picking up easily … Read more

Where You Live in New York May Say a Lot About Your Jewish Heritage

This blog post was written by Museum intern Dalia Rubinstein. It’s no secret that New York is one of the Jewish capitals of the world. The city alone is home to 1.1 million Jews, making it the largest Jewish community outside of Israel. It boasts … Read more

Chocolate and Seltzer and Milk, OH MY!

Dear Reader, Please let me be the first to wish you a happy National Egg Cream Day! The holiday is coming up on March 15th and I don’t know about you, but I have been waiting for an excuse to celebrate the perfect egg cream. … Read more

From Bagels to Bodegas: The Language of New York

“That dog fah-schtinks! Fah-schtinkinah dog!” “There’s no way that’s a real word, Mom.” “It is! It’s Yiddish! Call Gramma and ask!” February 21st is International Mother Language Day. According to the United Nations’ website, International Mother Language Day seeks “to promote linguistic and cultural diversity … Read more