Events for September 3 - September 3 › Event

A Play Reading of "The Gospel According To Jerry" by Richard Krevolin & Irwin Kula.The Gospel According To JerryBy Richard Krevolin and Irwin Kula Live in-person play reading at the BOCA RATON JCC.Jerry Silver is a divorced rabbi in a Brooklyn Dodgers baseball cap searching to fill a personal void. Nia Thompson is a reserved African American gospel choir director desperate to lose weight. Their lives intersect when Nia signs up for an Overeaters' Anonymous group that Jerry is leading. A heartwarming relationship unfolds in this funny, poignant new play that takes a hard-hitting look at contemporary values, Jewish - African […]

VIP Access and Premium Seating for the 4 th Annual YiddishFest '22 Events in South Florida.Events from August 30-September 4V. I. P. Pass Holders Receive:-Exclusive Prioritized Seating at Events -Dedicated Line at Will Call-Backstage Access Passes to Select Events for the Entire Six-Day Festival -V.I.P. Receptions at Select EventsThe 4th Annual YI Love Yiddishfest '22 is a six-day extravaganza of concerts, plays, lectures and contemporary Jewish headliners such as YidLife Crisis, Kosha Dillz, Avi Hoffman and Stars of David in Concert. With over 10 events, there’s something for the entire mishpukhe to enjoy!YI Love YiddishFest ‘22 is sponsored by Dr. Bruce […]

Sponsored in part by Miami Beach JCC-A Play Reading of "The Gospel According To Jerry" by Richard Krevolin & Irwin Kula.The Gospel According To JerryBy Richard Krevolin and Irwin Kula Live in-person play reading at the MIAMI BEACH JCC.Jerry Silver is a divorced rabbi in a Brooklyn Dodgers baseball cap searching to fill a personal void. Nia Thompson is a reserved African American gospel choir director desperate to lose weight. Their lives intersect when Nia signs up for an overeaters' anonymous group that Jerry is leading. A heartwarming relationship unfolds in this funny, poignant new play that takes a hard-hitting look […]

CONCERT: A MUSICAL REVUE BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING BOOK BY ABIGAIL POGREBINCONCERT: A MUSICAL REVUE BASED ON THE BEST SELLING BOOK BY ABIGAIL POGREBINThis funny and captivating musical revue features original songs by the finest composers and lyricists of the theatre and celebrates the identity of some of the most well known Jewish personalities including Marilyn & Alan Bergman (Award-winning lyricists of “The Windmills of your Mind,” “The Way We Were” and others), Andy Cohen (Bravo Executive and Host of “Watch What Happens Live”), Gloria Steinem (Author, Feminist and Activist), Kenneth Cole (Fashion Designer, Activist), Fran Drescher (Actress/Comedian, TV’s “The Nanny”), […]

Sponsored in part by Miami Beach JCC-CONCERT: A MUSICAL REVUE BASED ON THE BEST SELLING BOOK BY ABIGAIL POGREBINCONCERT: A MUSICAL REVUE BASED ON THE BEST SELLING BOOK BY ABIGAIL POGREBINMiami Beach JCCThis funny and captivating musical revue features original songs by the finest composers and lyricists of the theatre and celebrates the identity of some of the most well known Jewish personalities including Marilyn & Alan Bergman (Award-winning lyricists of “The Windmills of your Mind,” “The Way We Were” and others), Andy Cohen (Bravo Executive and Host of “Watch What Happens Live”), Gloria Steinem (Author, Feminist and Activist), Kenneth Cole […]

Sponsored in part by Miami Beach JCC-Presented by Avi Hoffman Based on the Curriculum of Columbia University Professor Miriam HoffmanMiami Beach JCCRenowned entertainer and Jewish cultural activist Avi Hoffman presents a multi-media celebration of ‘Yinglish’ - the unique American linguistic combination of Yiddish and English. From the over 5000 Yiddish words that have officially become a part of the English language, Avi has fun with the stories and words that celebrate the idiomatic phenomenon that laid the foundation for modern mainstream culture. This lecture incorporates the writings of Avi’s mother, retired Columbia University professor, author, journalist and playwright, Miriam Hoffman.YI Love […]

CORAL SPRINGS Presented by Avi Hoffman Based on the Curriculum of Columbia University Professor Miriam HoffmanRenowned entertainer and Jewish cultural activist Avi Hoffman presents a multi-media celebration of ‘Yinglish’ - the unique American linguistic combination of Yiddish and English. From the over 5000 Yiddish words that have officially become a part of the English language, Avi has fun with the stories and words that celebrate the idiomatic phenomenon that laid the foundation for modern mainstream culture. This lecture incorporates the writings of Avi’s mother, retired Columbia University professor, author journalist and playwright, Miriam Hoffman.YI Love YiddishFest ‘22 is sponsored by Dr. […]

Presented by Dr. Bruce and Lesley Zafran- YidLife Crisis "YidLive" in Miami BeachPresented by Dr. Bruce and Lesley ZafranJamie & Eli, the creators of YidLife Crisis are coming to YOU for an evening of comedy, music and thought-provoking shtick. The boychiks from Montreal present their unique take on the modern Jewish experience in a hilarious (G-d willing) multimedia presentation, including video and live music. No need to be Jewish nor knowledge of Yiddish required. Sense of humor requested. Appropriate for ages 18* - 118 (*OK, fine, anyone over Bar/Bat Mitzvah)YI Love YiddishFest ‘22 is sponsored by Dr. Bruce and Lesley Zafran […]

Live in Concert- Kosha DillzKosha Dillz rhymes in Yiddish and Hebrew, in addition to English and Spanish, and his raps about matzah and Passover have gone viral. He has recently toured with Jewish performers Matisyahu and Nissim Black and he is currently appearing on VH1's "Wild and Out."Rami Even-Esh started rapping at the age of 17. For several years beginning in 1999, he was heavily involved with the freestyle battle rap scene at Nuyorican Poets Café in New York City. That same year, he attended an MF Doom concert at The Wetlands, and recalls, "That’s when I knew I loved the […]

Concert in Coral Springs: "Still Jewish After All These Years" starring Avi Hoffman as part of YI Love Yiddishfest'22.This production by national PBS star and Florida favorite – Avi Hoffman – will take you on a nostalgic, fun-filled journey through his extensive and entertaining life and works. In this new musical celebration, Avi invites you along on an intimate and casual tour through his exhilarating career, sharing engaging songs and stories of an extraordinary life in show business. His humorous and moving encounters with theater luminaries will have you laughing through your tears.“Avi Hoffman scores in Still Jewish!” - H. Erstein […]

Presented by Dr. Bruce and Lesley Zafran- YidLife Crisis "YidLive" in BOCA RATONPresented by Dr. Bruce and Lesley ZafranJamie & Eli, the creators of YidLife Crisis are coming to YOU for an evening of comedy, music and thought-provoking shtick. The boychiks from Montreal present their unique take on the modern Jewish experience in a hilarious (G-d willing) multimedia presentation, including video and live music. No need to be Jewish nor knowledge of Yiddish required. Sense of humor requested. Appropriate for ages 18* - 118 (*OK, fine, anyone over Bar/Bat Mitzvah)YI Love YiddishFest ‘22 is sponsored by Dr. Bruce and Lesley Zafran […]