This Sunday features composer, ethnomusicologist, educator, and multi-instrumentalist Zisl Slepovitch. In honor of Jewish Heritage Month, Zisl will be performing a program of traditional Klezmer music. Yiddishkayt Initiative (YI) is a non-for-profit organization that celebrates and promotes Jewish history, life, and culture and their positive and far-reaching impact on the world. From performing arts, publishing, and education to language, philosophy, and literature, YI offers a global clearinghouse of Jewish culture and entertainment. The Ocean Drive Association presents a resident-centric and family-friendly concert series, bringing music outside of the concert hall and into the community. These events are free and open to [...]

A ROMANTIC MUSICAL COMEDY SPOTLIGHTING THE CONFLICTS AND AFFECTIONS OF JEWISH IMMIGRANTS TO AMERICA AND THEIR AMERICAN BORN CHILDREN. Based on a story by Abraham Cahan Book and Lyrics by Pamela BergerMusic by Hankus NetskyAdditional music by:Joanne Baker & Pamela Berger Director: Avi HoffmanArtistic Director: Pamela BergerChoreographer: Oren KorenblumMusic Director: Mark YorkLighting Designer: Josh Martinez-DavisSet Designer: Qingan ZhangCostume Designer: Quinn BurgessProducer/General Manager: Gabriel Szjanert Cast:Avi Hoffman as AsrielMia Mclain as FloraYochai Greenfeld as ShayaMary Feinsinger as Mrs. Birnbaum Ensemble:Daniel BarrettElmore JamesDaniella Rabbani Sirkin  In the tradition of the rollicking old-fashioned American musical comedy, here comes “Imported Bridegroom: The Musical.” Set in Olde New York circa [...]

This enlightening lecture presents an entertaining and educational evening introducing the depth and beauty of the great Yiddish writers. Renowned entertainer and Jewish cultural activist Avi Hoffman presents an entertaining and educational evening introducing the depth and beauty of the great Yiddish writers. Through both Yiddish and English poetry and prose, we rediscover the lost treasures of Yiddish culture. This lecture is based on the curricula of his mother, retired Columbia University professor and acclaimed author, journalist and playwright.   For more information: https://www.delraylibrary.org/classes/our-yiddish-shakespeares/  

Groundbreaking One-Person Play and Documentary Film celebrating the character of “Gimpel the Fool” by Nobel Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer Groundbreaking One-Person Play and Documentary Film celebrating the character of  “Gimpel the Fool” by Nobel Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer. Starring Howard Rypp from the Nephesh Theatre in Israel, this production, translated by Saul Bellow and featuring music by Ron Wiseman, weaves klezmer music into a surrealistic theatrical presentation. Audiences will be captivated by Gimpel’s unwavering faith and his journey through betrayal and ridicule, inspiring reflection and belief in human goodness.

This serio/comic musical follows the life and times of Itzik Manger, one of the greatest Yiddish poets! In Yiddish with English TitlesAvi Hoffman stars in this serio/comic musical follows the life and times of the poet Itzik Manger, considered one of the greatest Yiddish poets. Through his songs and poems we discover the joy and anguish of a Yiddish poet, who lives through the best and worst of times. ReviewsHoffman shines - N.Y. PostIntegrity... Laughter... Passion... Oy, Bravo! - The Village VoiceA masterful performance - A tour de force… - Jewish PressQuite moving... Truly touching... - New York NewsdayEffective in it's [...]