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SUMMARY:The Megillah Cycle of Itzik Manger Featuring Mike Burstyn and a star studded cast in association with Congress for Jewish Culture (NY)
DESCRIPTION:The Megillah Cycle is a reading of the entire original Megillah of Itzik Manger\, which was the inspiration for the 1960’s Broadway Musical sensation which starred a young Mike Burstyn and his parents\, the Yiddish Theatre icons Pesach Burstein and Lilian Lux. This virtual celebration will be directed by\, and will feature Mike Burstyn and an international celebrity studded cast including Daniel Kahn (Germany)\, Jamie Elman and Eli Battalion (Yidlife Crisis\, Canada)\, and US Jewish Eleanor Reissa\, Shane Baker\, Yelena Shmuelenson\, Allen Lewis Rickman\, Suzanne Toren and Avi Hoffman as Evil Haman. \nCongress for Jewish Culture (CJC) is a home and resource for some of the finest writers\, poets\, translators\, composers\, and performers working in the field of Yiddish today. They cultivate the living language in all of its manifestations: spoken\, sung\, on the page and on the stage. CJC publishes Yiddish and English books; presents concerts\, plays and Purim-shpiln; runs classes and literary reading circles. \nThe event can be viewed on Facebook\, YouTube and the YI Love Jewish website: \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YiddishkaytInitiative \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sn79YK2gnyrZiNJgWPuWw \nWebsite: https://yilovejewish.org/ \nClick for more information
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/megillah-cycle-itzik-manger/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Facebook Live,Purim
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SUMMARY:‘KhapLop’: Children’s Stories in Yiddish - Dr. Seuss and More Featuring Avi Hoffman
DESCRIPTION:Stories by the iconic authors Rudyard Kipling and Dr. Seuss are given surprising new spins in Yiddish (with a Bisl English) translations by Avi’s Yiddishe Mameh\, Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman read by her son\, renowned actor Avi Hoffman. This multimedia presentation will include music and illustrations from the original publications. The Yiddish interpretations of these timeless classics will put a shmeykhel (smile) on the faces of children of all ages. \nThe event can be viewed on Facebook\, YouTube and the YI Love Jewish website: \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YiddishkaytInitiative \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sn79YK2gnyrZiNJgWPuWw \nWebsite: https://yilovejewish.org/ \nClick for more information
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/khaplop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Facebook Live,Purim
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T140000
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SUMMARY:PurimShpiel Concert with the Chorney-Ghergus Duo
DESCRIPTION:Efim Chorny and Susan Ghergus headline the Chorny-Ghergus Duo\, one of the most renowned groups in Yiddish music in Europe and beyond. They are laureates of the prestigious Moscow International Solomon Mikhoels’ Art Festival (1st Prize). They have been teaching faculty in many festivals of Yiddish music. \nChorny & Ghergus created the background music for a production of “God of Vengeance” (by S. Asch)\, that was performed during the International Festival “A. Goldfaden” (France-Romania-Lithuania-Hungary). They’ve also participated in “Yiddish Vocalists\,” “Musical Culture of the Jewish People of Eastern Europe” (Austin University\, USA) and the animated film project “Lullabies of the World” (the Jewish Lullaby). They represented Moldova in the cultural program of the Moscow International Jewish Book Festival. Efim Chorny and Susan Ghergus are leaders of the “Theatre of Jewish Song” (Moldova) and soloists of international bands “Klezmer Alliance\,” “Besarabish” and the “Pro-Yiddish Project.” \nThe event can be viewed on Facebook\, YouTube and the YI Love Jewish website: \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YiddishkaytInitiative \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sn79YK2gnyrZiNJgWPuWw \nWebsite: https://yilovejewish.org/ \nClick for more information
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/purimshpiel-concert-chorney-ghergus-duo/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Eat in Good Health- Purim Treats
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another video presentation in alliance with The Forward Jewish newspaper\, featuring Yiddish Cooking\, entitled “Eat in Good Health – Ess Gezunterheit\,” featuring Yiddish Cooking\, titled “Eat in Good Health\,” featuring recipes for “Hamentashen” and more!\n—\nCatch the event here:\nFacebook: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/YiddishkaytInitiative\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sn79YK2gnyrZiNJgWPuWw\nWebsite: https://yilovejewish.org/
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/eat-in-good-health-purim-treats/
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SUMMARY:REBROADCAST of the World Premiere Broadcast of Aaron Kula's Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra's Borscht to Broadway\, The Legacy of Second Ave
DESCRIPTION:Starring: Avi Hoffman\, Laura Turnbull\, Lindsey Corey and Oscar Cheda\nArrangements by Aaron Kula and Chaim Rubinov\nMaestro Aaron Kula\, leading the Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra (KCJO) and world renowned entertainer Avi Hoffman will perform a concert that takes the audience on a musical journey from the origins of the Yiddish Theater on Second Avenue to the masterful treasures of Broadway. They will be joined by a full Orchestra and some of the most beloved south Florida singers as they highlight the most famous songs ever written\, utilizing the Klezmer\, Swing and Jazz band arrangements of the 1940\, 50’s and beyond.\nAaron Kula and Avi Hoffman performing together\, with the KCJO and the best theatrical talent of South Florida\, is a historic concert event that will never be forgotten.\n-KCJO-\n• Aaron Kula – conductor and accordion\n• Karen Banos – violin\n• Scott Klarman – flute\, piccolo\, alto sax\n• Ismael Vergara – clarinet\, alto and tenor saxes\n• Rochelle Frederick – clarinet\, bass clarinet\, tenor sax\, baritone sax\n• Chaim Rubinov – trumpet and flugelhorn\n• David Levitan – trombone\n• Phil Hinton – piano\n• Ranses Colon – bass\n• Geroge Mazzeo – drums and percussion\n—\nCatch the event here:\nFacebook:\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/YiddishkaytInitiative/\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sn79YK2gnyrZiNJgWPuWw\nWebsite: https://yilovejewish.org/
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/rebroadcast-of-the-world-premiere-broadcast-of-aaron-kulas-klezmer-company-jazz-orchestras-borscht-to-broadway-the-legacy-of-second-ave/
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SUMMARY:Isaac Bashevis Singer’s Classic Gimpel Tam (Gimpel the Fool) starring Dori Engel in association with Israel’s beloved Nephesh Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Engel stars in Gimpel Tam (Gimpel the Fool)\, performed for The Nephesh Theatre of Israel. The production is based on a story by Isaac Bashevis Singer\, adapted and directed by Howard Rypp. \nThe Nephesh Theatre\, founded in 1978 by Howard Rypp as artistic director and Gabriel Emanuel\, has staged more than 100 productions in Hebrew and English. The productions reflect a plurality of beliefs\, depicting different communities within Israeli society that must develop a common language and achieve mutual respect. \nThe event can be viewed on Facebook\, YouTube and the YI Love Jewish website: \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YiddishkaytInitiative \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sn79YK2gnyrZiNJgWPuWw \nWebsite: https://yilovejewish.org/ \nClick for more information
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/gimpel-tam/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Facebook Live,Purim
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SUMMARY:Singing Sensation Aelita in Concert with “Songs from the Heart”
DESCRIPTION:Aelita\, is a world-renowned recording star. Called by the international press “chanteuse extraordinaire\,” “masterful artist\,” and “skillful entertainer\,” she began singing at the age of five and began her professional stage life at 15! Aelita is an international singing star and recording artist with 8 albums who has graced stages around the world singing in 16 languages. Aelita is recognized among the “100 golden voices of History” by EuroNews. Born in Riga\, Latvia\, she remains true to her roots and takes us on a family journey spanning three continents\, intertwining timeless Yiddish songs\, American pop “a la Yiddish” and Broadway favorites. The preservation of Yiddish music is a lifelong quest for Aelita who truly sings from the heart. \nThe event can be viewed on Facebook\, YouTube and the YI Love Jewish website: \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YiddishkaytInitiative \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sn79YK2gnyrZiNJgWPuWw \nWebsite: https://yilovejewish.org/ \nMore Information
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/aelita-songs-from-the-heart/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Facebook Live,Purim
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SUMMARY:Who is Queen Mamata? Playing Purim in South India
DESCRIPTION:A discussion with Bob Skloot will take place Friday\, 2/26 at 2 p.m. \nRobert Skloot\, professor emeritus of theatre and drama at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, is pictured on Oct. 17\, 2013. (Photo by Bryce Richter / UW-Madison) \nRobert Skloot is professor emeritus of Theatre and Drama at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he worked as a teacher\, stage director and administrator. He has served as a Fulbright lecturer in Israel\, Austria\, Chile and the Netherlands. Bob is the author and editor of many books and essays about the theatre of the Holocaust and genocide. His play\, If the Whole Body Dies: Raphael Lemkin and the Treaty Against Genocide (2006)\, has been read around the U.S. and internationally. Today he will talk to you about the Purim play called The Magic Bottu that he wrote and directed in 2010 while a volunteer in Vijayawada\, India\, for the American Jewish World Service.
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/who-is-queen-mamata-playing-purim-in-south-india/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T230000
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SUMMARY:Shmoozing with Avi featuring Phillip Namanworth\, the Boogie Woogie Mystic
DESCRIPTION:Shmoozing with Avi\, our interview program\, will feature Phillip Namanworth whose music career has been highlighted by his funky signature vocals\, bluesy piano playing and his world class band\, Always Somethin’\, backing him up. Phillip has intertwined 25 years of studies and teaching of Jewish mysticism and Chassidus as a long time Talmud of R. Simon Jacobson student\, imbuing the wisdom of the sages with the rockin’ rhythm and blues of the soul\, bringing the material and the spiritual worlds together in a fusion of spirit and song. \nPhillip began his music career singing with an a capella doo wop group\, The Rondells\, whose lead singer was Chuck Negron\, later of Three Dog Night. He has recorded and toured with Dave Von Ronk (Dave Van Ronk and the Hudson Dusters) Joseph Byrd (The American Metaphysical Circus)\, Elliott Randall (Rock and Roll City)\, Roberta Flack\, Ry Cooder\, and Kenny Vance among many others. Phillip was the piano player for the original Broadway productions of Superstar and The Rocky Horror Show. He has recorded four CDs and has composed numerous musical numbers. \nThe event can be viewed on Facebook\, YouTube and the YI Love Jewish website: \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YiddishkaytInitiative \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sn79YK2gnyrZiNJgWPuWw \nWebsite: https://yilovejewish.org/ \nMore Information
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/shmoozing-with-avi-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T200000
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SUMMARY:Bright Lights... Big Shushan: A Musical Megillah featuring Cantor Shira Ginsburg in Concert with Fantel Music in association with East End Temple
DESCRIPTION:From the team that brought you the Broadway celebration in our Hanukkah Festival we present an evening of Megillah Chanting\, Vashti Ranting and Cantor Ginsburg ‘Canting’ great musical theatre classics with a bissel shpiel thrown in. Join us and get your Shushan-on! \nShira Ginsburg is an ordained Cantor celebrating her 14th year of service at East End Temple in Manhattan. As a Messinger Scholar\, Shira earned her Masters\, Cantorial degrees and ordination from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Shira is the recipient of the 2019 Lev Aryeh\, Heart of a Lion Award from the Jewish Partisans Educational Foundation\, Women of Reform Judaism Award\, Cantorial Alumni Association Prize\, and Sylvia Davidson Memorial Award for extraordinary diligence in mastering Chazzanut. Also a professional actress\, singer\, and songwriter\, Shira premiered her one-woman musical\, Bubby’s Kitchen Off-Broadway in spring of 2016 to rave reviews and has toured the country extensively over the last six years bringing the production to over 25 communities. \nCaryl Fantel is a Carbonell and two-time Silver Palm Award-winning music director\, piano accompanist and vocal coach with more than 30 years of experience working at theatres and concert halls around the U.S. Career highlights include preparing Parkland’s Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School students for their inspiring performance on the 2018 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall; having her youth vocal group Fantel Music Futuro Voices perform with Hugh Jackman on his 2019 world tour; working as Music Director to develop the musical Theda Bara and the Frontier Rabbi for its Off-Broadway run; and accompanying the American Heritage Featured Choir at Carnegie Hall. \nRoy Fantel’s career as a drummer/percussionist began in New York and spans more than 30 years\, including recording\, touring\, performing on cruise ships and live TV and radio broadcasts. Highlights include working on Broadway with Joan Rivers in Sally Marr and Her Escorts; developing and playing the drum score for the Off-Broadway show Theda Bara & the Frontier Rabbi; backing artists including the Tokens\, the Coasters\, John Davidson\, Leslie Uggams\, Kellye Cash\, Tiny Tim\, Lee Roy Reams\, Mike Burstyn\, Avi Hoffman\, Lorenzo Lamas\, Avery Sommers\, John Lamb\, and Johnny Contardo; performing as a percussionist with the Berkshire Symphony Orchestra and as rehearsal drummer with Aretha Franklin’s band at the Saratoga Jazz Festival. \nThe event can be viewed on Facebook\, YouTube and the YI Love Jewish website: \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YiddishkaytInitiative \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sn79YK2gnyrZiNJgWPuWw \nWebsite: https://yilovejewish.org/ \nMore Information
URL:https://yilovejewish.org/event/bright-lights-big-shushan-a-musical-megillah-featuring-cantor-shira-ginsburg-in-concert-with-fantel-music-in-association-with-east-end-temple/
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