Daily recommendations on how to stay engaged with the world in these times of social distancing and quarantine.
Daily recommendations on how to stay engaged with the world in these times of social distancing and quarantine.
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Culture Daily distraction: Cooking school, chamber music and a trip to the zoo
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. It’s Saturday. Whether or not you ordinarily observe Shabbat, as our work and home lives…
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Culture Daily distraction: Broadway hits, Copland in concert and Passover crafts
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. We made it through another week. Here in New York, we’re finally getting early spring…
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Culture Daily distraction: Get lost in a fantasy world, meditate and see Louise Bourgeois drawings
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. Spring is beginning in Denver, where I’m isolating with my family. The apricot tree outside…
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Culture Daily distraction: Facebook Live concerts, unique coloring books and a Larry David sandwich
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. Good morning! I come bearing a new hand-washing song from the king of easy listening,…
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Culture Daily distraction: Drawing lessons, karaoke parties, comedy
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. Hope you had a restful weekend. The week is kicking off anew, and even though…
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Culture Daily distraction: Catch a Broadway show, explore the Met and give back
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. It’s Sunday. Tomorrow, the new week begins, as does — again — the difficult balance of…
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Culture Daily distraction: See a fashion exhibit, read a classic, try a celebrity workout
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. The weekend has arrived. But in this time of social distancing, it can be hard…
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Culture Daily distraction: Experience the world from your couch, explore YIVO and dance
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. It’s Friday, the end of our first week of social distancing. Things can look bleak…
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