Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series – Zisl Slepovitch Plays Klezmer

Ocean Drive Association Ocean Dr between 14th st and 14th place in Lummus Park, Miami, NY, United States

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 [...]

Imported Bridegroom

14th Street Y Theater 344 E. 14th St, New York, NY, United States

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 [...]

Silent Tears The Last Yiddish Tango

Aventura Arts and Cultural Center 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura, United States

SUN, NOV 5, 2023 2:00 PM Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Seats Start at $52.00 Performed during the week that commemorates Kristallnacht 85 years ago, Silent Tears, The Last Yiddish Tango is based on poems, testimonies and writings of women who survived the Holocaust. The project, which recently reached #1 on World Music Charts Europe, began when Dr. Paula David launched a poetry program to help elderly Holocaust survivors deal with long term trauma from horrific crimes. Silent Tears, created by Payadora Tango and journalist/producer Dan Rosenberg, also includes works based on Holocaust survivor Molly Applebaum's diary and memoir, Buried Words. From inspiring [...]

Our Yiddish Shakespeares

Hagen Ranch Road Library 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446, Delray Beach, FL, US

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/  

Gimpel The Fool by Nobel Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer

Miniaci Center for Performing Arts 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Davie, FL, United States

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.

“The Little Flower and The Last Dinosaur” By Eleanor Reissa – Miami Beach

Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140, Miami Beach, FL, US

A play reading of "The Little Flower and The Last Dinosaur" By Eleanor ReissaTHE LITTLE FLOWER and THE LAST DINOSAURBy Eleanor ReissaTwo contrasting monologues with music written by Eleanor Reissa. Eleanor Reissa is a Brooklyn born and bred victim/beneficiary of the NYC public school system from K through college. In spite of that (or because of it) she has lived a life greater than her own expectations. She is a Tony Award-nominated director (Those Were the Days); Broadway/television actress (Paula Vogel’s Indecent/ HBO’s The Plot Against America); a prize-winning playwright, former artistic director of the Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre, host of the [...]

“The Little Flower and The Last Dinosaur” By Eleanor Reissa – Plantation

Soref JCC at Plantation 6501 West Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33313, Plantation, FL, US

A play reading of "The Little Flower and The Last Dinosaur" By Eleanor ReissaTHE LITTLE FLOWER and THE LAST DINOSAURBy Eleanor ReissaTwo contrasting monologues with music written by Eleanor Reissa. Eleanor Reissa is a Brooklyn born and bred victim/beneficiary of the NYC public school system from K through college. In spite of that (or because of it) she has lived a life greater than her own expectations. She is a Tony Award-nominated director (Those Were the Days); Broadway/television actress (Paula Vogel’s Indecent/ HBO’s The Plot Against America); a prize-winning playwright, former artistic director of the Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre, host of the [...]

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