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Ellen Levitt
Ellen Levitt is the author of the three books in the series The Lost Synagogues of New York City (Avotaynu) and 3 other books. She has also written for various online and print publications, including the New York Times and New York Daily News. Ellen is a longtime member of the Flatbush Womens Davening Group. She and her husband and children reside in Brooklyn, NY.
Daily Life
How Museums Can Be A Source Of Inspiration
You don't have to be an artist to find inspiration in a museum.
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April 06, 2021
Hold Dualities Together
Why I Didn’t Feel Simple Gratitude After Surviving A Car Accident
Appreciation and Anger: the Aftermath of a Car Accident
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December 22, 2020
Spirituality & Faith
How To Host Sukkot Meals While Being COVID Safe
How do we adapt the sukkah so that it can be a socially distanced, yet holiday-friendly option?
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October 06, 2020
Spirituality & Faith
Have Shofar, Will Travel
This year, shofar blowing may look a little different, but it's still just as significant.
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September 14, 2020
Art & Culture
Queens Of Color: Role Models For A Troubled Time
As artists, it's also part of our job to not only be advocates but to provide relief for those in difficult times.
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June 29, 2020
Spirituality & Faith
Throw Candy At The Screen: Witnessing A Virtual Bar Mitzvah
What it's like to attend a Zoom Bar Mitzvah
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April 28, 2020
Inspiring People
The Bold Wisdom Within Langston Hughes’ Poems
The universal messages found in the poetry of Langston Hughes.
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February 11, 2020
Hold Dualities Together
A Letter to a Former Student: When Our Views Diverge
Although we don't agree on some fundamental issues, I value our relationship.
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July 05, 2017
Art & Culture, Uncategorized
Embodying Soul: Musical Instruments and How They Inspire Us
A piano can act as a social magnet, drawing people together to make music in a rather old-fashioned way. A large musical instrument that also functions as a piece of...
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