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Celebrating Yosl – Joe Papp at 100
NEW YORK, New York – He revolutionized theater as we know it today and now the late Joe Papp, born ‘Yosl Papirofsky,’ will be the subject of a major memorial commemoration on what would have been his centennial birthday on June 22. The tribute will be presented by YI Love Jewish (a division of Yiddishkayt Initiative).
“Celebrating Yosl – Joe Papp at 100” will be hosted by YI founder and CEO, world renowned actor and Jewish cultural activist Avi Hoffman, who was mentored by Joe Papp in the 1980’s. The full day of events will feature live, virtual and pre-recorded performances starting at 11 a.m. and continuing into the evening. In the spirit of Papp’s visionary free-Shakespeare in the Park, most of the day’s events will be free of charge, with the exception of an exclusive, celebrity-filled gala and reception, at 7 p.m.
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Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts, and history of the Jewish people – a history of oppression, displacement, and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history, and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.
This position is advertised open to external applicants.
General Background of Project Assignment
The ongoing political, human rights and socio-economic developments in Venezuela have led over million Venezuelans refugees and migrants to move into Latin American and the Caribbean countries. It is estimated that Guyana, a small developing nation, has welcomed thus far over 23000 refugees and migrants from Venezuela. The increasing number of refugees and migrants from Venezuela has put additional strain in already limited resources and impacted host communities, especially vulnerable local communities in the country’s interior where service provision is already limited. The deteriorating situation in Venezuela has also led to significant numbers of Guyanese and Guyanese descendants to return to Guyana from Venezuela. In addition, the COVID pandemic and related restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the disease has also greatly impacted the country’s economy and its vulnerabl