Soda Bread, Macaroni and Knishes

Immigrants & Food in the Lower East Side

Hasia Diner, Professor of American Jewish History at New York University and author of Hungering for America: Italian, Irish and Jewish Foodways in the Age of Migration, will talk about the ways food and the desire for it shaped immigrant life in the early part of the twentieth century.

Saturday, June 6 @ 3:30PM

1917 vs. Today

Advances in Fighting Hunger

Join author Joel Berg (All You Can Eat), executive director of the NYC Coalition Against Hunger for a discussion on the progress we’ve made - and haven’t made - in fighting hunger in New York City and beyond.

Hosted by: Seven Stories Press

Saturday, June 6 @ 9:30PM

The 1917 food riots were one in a series of events that led to the creation of the Woman's Land Army, a national initiative for women to join the farming movement during WWI.  Join us for a discussion about this innovative movement that demanded women workers be paid equal wages and encouraged self-sufficiency and  national service.

Hosted by: Elaine Weiss, author, Fruits of Victory

Sunday, June 7 @ 4:30PM

Repair and Renew

Social Justice & Judaism

This community discussion will delve into the role of social justice in Judaism.  Where did it begin?  How does it manifest itself today?  What are our responsibilities?  Join Nigel Savage (Hazon), Nell Geiser (JFREJ) and and Rabbi Jill Jacobs (Jewish Funds for Justice) in this intriguing exploration.

Wednesday, June 10 @ 9PM

Is The Only Solution Revolution?

Join renowned author Raj Patel (Stuffed and Starved) for a candid conversation on the world food system.  As history repeats itself, from 1917 to today, could now be the time for collective action?  Don't miss this unique opportunity to help create an agenda for social change!

Thursday, June 11 @ 9PM

Art & Action

An Open Forum

Join moderator Dr. Stephen Brier (Labor and Social Historian, CUNY) for a candid discussion on the place of art in building movements for action and social change.  Can art truly help us view the world or a particular issue in different ways?  Can it lead to actual change and action?  Let your voice be heard in this compelling conversation.

Friday, June 12 @ 9:30PM

Join The Action Center to End World Hunger as we explore the connections between hunger, food insecurity and global poverty and identify ways that people of all ages can take action to alleviate global hunger.  This family oriented event will be facilitated by Ai Hirashiki, Director of Programming.

Hosted by: The Action Center to End World Hunger

Saturday, June 13 @ 3:30PM

Where’s My Food?

Urban Farming Today

Locavorism!  Sustainability!  Biodynamic!  Join Jack Algiere, life-long farmer, for a candid discussion on food, where it comes from and what it means to you and your community.

Hosted by: Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture

Saturday, June 13 @ 9:30PM

A City Full of Vegetables

Just Food’s Quest to Provide Access to Fresh Foods

End the myth that good, sustainable, farm-fresh food can’t be found in NYC!  In fact, Community Supported Agriculture groups exist all over NYC.  Join Amy Blankstein and Jen Datka of Just Food to learn about how local farmers are connecting to the five boroughs and other programs led by Just Food to bring you...food!

Hosted by: Just Food

Sunday, June 14 @ 4:30PM

What Was It Really Like?

An Evening with History

Delve deeper into the storied past of the Lower East Side and the lives of the Jewish immigrants who lived there with urban historian Barry Feldman as we learn more about the time and place of the women of our play.  Moderated by Laurie Tobias Cohen, Executive Director of the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy.

Hosted by: The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy

Wednesday, June 17 @ 9PM

Footsteps of Immigrant American Activism

Lower East Side Walking Tour

This walking tour compliments the play Give Us Bread by providing a walk through the footsteps of these bold women!  Begin at the Eldridge Street Synagogue and finish at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center for a performance of Give Us Bread!  Tickets for this event include the tour and a ticket to the show; the cost is $30 and must be purchased in advance.

Hosted by: The Museum at Eldridge Street (12 Eldridge Street)

Thursday, June 18 @ 6:30PM

Food Security

Join the Action Center to End World Hunger to investigate the three main components of food security and the risk factors that threaten it. Understand the link between hunger and food security, and identify ways in which you can take action to alleviate global hunger and poverty.

Hosted by: The Action Center to End World Hunger

Thursday, June 18 @ 9PM

Clean Your Plate!

Nosh & Network

Join us for a pre-show tasting of appetizers and more from local restaurants featured in the new restaurant guide, Clean Plates N.Y.C.
Sponsored by: Clean Plates N.Y.C.

Friday, June 19 @ 7:30PM - FREE with purchase of ticket to the show!

New York City & Access to Food

NYC is making strides in creating access to food.  Join Deputy Borough President Rose Pierre-Louis for a community discussion inspired by her office’s newly issued policy report, Food In The Public Interest.  We’ll explore how citizens can be involved in city government on the issue of food.

Hosted by: The Manhattan Borough President’s Office

Saturday, June 20 @ 3:30PM

Cast Cookout!

Join the cast and crew of Give Us Bread for a good old-fashioned cookout after the final performance.  Starts at 5PM!  $10 gets you a beer and a burger!

Sunday, June 21 @ 5PM