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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T140000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 100 Years of the Jewish Folk Chorus of San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:\nJewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis St. San Francisco \n\n\n\nFun Dor Tsu Dor – From Generation to Generation\n\n\n\nThe Jewish Folk Chorus of San Francisco is celebrating its 100th birthday with a program of songs chosen from their many exuberant years of singing. Adding to a variety of historic favorites, they will perform music written by some of the dynamic new composers of today. The multimedia concert will take place on Sunday, June 14th, at 2 PM at the Jewish Community High School of the Bay. Under the direction of Lisa Sargent, with piano accompaniment by Inara Morgenstern, and featuring appearances by some special guests, the chorus will bring you songs of solidarity, labor, humor, love, protest, and peace, sung in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino, Russian, and English.\n\n\n\nTickets: $20 in Advance $25 at the door No one turned away for lack of funds. Keren Keshet – The Rainbow Foundation and the Jewish Community High School of the Bay are pleased to welcome to its facility a wide variety of views from within our community while not necessarily opposing or endorsing any of them. \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://klezcalifornia.org/events/jewish-folk-chorus-of-san-francisco/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music
LOCATION:San Francisco
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T170000
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DTSTAMP:20200621T173537Z
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SUMMARY:KAILA online Wednesday Klezmer Workshops
DESCRIPTION:\nIf you have ever been to a Jewish wedding or bar/bas mitsve party and wished you could play the traditional Eastern European Jewish Music known as klezmer, then KAILA is for you! KAILA is the Klezmer Arts Institute of Los Angeles.\n\n\n\nLed by Gustavo Bulgach (leader of  the band “Klezmer Juice”), we are musicians of differing abilities and instruments, drawn together to play and learn the history, rhythms, scales and modes of klezmer music. \n\n\n\nCome join KAILA for the weekly Zoom workshops Wednesdays at 5pm Pacific Time (8 pm Eastern Time). \n\n\n\nClick on the link below to register. You will receive a confirmation in your email. Music will change every workshop and can be seen on the link in your registration confirmation email.  The room opens at 4:45pm Pacific Time.\n\n\n\nThere is no charge for this workshop, however in this time of economic uncertainty, especially for the arts, any contribution will be appreciated.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://klezcalifornia.org/events/kaila-workshops-wednesdays/
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshops
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T121540Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Yiddish Texts: The Yiddish Stage
DESCRIPTION:\nSix Fridays: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12 & 19, 4–5pm Pacific Time, Online\n\n\n\nA Deep Dive into the History, Dramaturgy, and Culture of Yiddish Theater with Robby Adler Peckerar\n\n\n\nStep into the world of Yiddish theater—one of the most vital and transformative cultural movements in modern Jewish history. This six-session online Yiddish course offered by New Lehrhaus allows you to advance your Yiddish language skills through a sophisticated exploration of primary sources and dramatic criticism.\n\n\n\nFrom Eastern European Borderlands to Second Avenue\n\n\n\nWe will trace the evolution of the Yiddish stage from its raw origins among roving players in the Eastern European borderlands to its glittering Golden Age on New York’s Second Avenue. This course doesn’t just look at scripts; it examines the enduring legacy of the theater within the global Jewish diaspora and its profound influence on modern Jewish identity.\n\n\n\nA Multidimensional Reading Experience\n\n\n\nEach session pairs close readings of authentic Yiddish-language sources with guided discussion. We go beyond the dialogue on the page to explore:\n\n\n\n\nTheatrical Texts: Plays and dramatic works from key eras.\n\n\n\nCritical Context: Reviews, manifestos, and memoirs that defined the movement.\n\n\n\nIntellectual History: Theatrical criticism that shaped the cultural landscape of Jewish modernity.\n\n\n\n\nLanguage Immersion & Skill Building\n\n\n\nConducted in a mix of Yiddish and English, this course is designed to bridge the gap between intermediate study and true fluency.\n\n\n\n\nExpand Your Register: Gain comfort with both formal and colloquial Yiddish, from the elevated language of the stage to the gritty prose of a newspaper review.\n\n\n\nStructural Mastery: Deepen your understanding of Yiddish language structure through direct contact with diverse text types.\n\n\n\nAuthentic Materials: Practice reading Yiddish in the original using high-quality primary source documents.\n\n\n\n\nWho this is for:\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate to advanced learners who have completed at least two years of Yiddish study (or the equivalent).\n\n\n\nRequirements: Students should be comfortable reading Yiddish in the alef-beys.\n\n\n\nIdeal for: Anyone looking to combine language acquisition with a serious study of Jewish performing arts and history.\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Leave With:\n\n\n\n\nImproved Reading Fluency: Greater confidence navigating multiple Yiddish text types and genres.\n\n\n\nSpecialized Vocabulary: A robust lexicon covering theater, dramaturgy, and cultural critique.\n\n\n\nHistorical Perspective: A rich understanding of how Yiddish theater functioned as a laboratory for modern Jewish life and performance.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://klezcalifornia.org/events/reading-yiddish-texts-the-yiddish-stage/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Classes,Theater
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T140000
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SUMMARY:Flisik Yidish Salon, June 21, 2026
DESCRIPTION:\nA conversation Salon for fluent (flisik) Yiddish speakers.\n\n\n\nTayere Fraynt,Mir hofn az ir mit ayer gantser mishpokhe blaybn gezunt un shtark. Zuntik, dem eyn un tsvantsikster yuni fun 2 biz 3 nokh mitog in Kalifornye veln mir hobn a Salon af Zoom. Bloyz di mentshn vos registirn az zey veln kumen veln bakumen dem veb adres. Look up your local time HERE ( https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html ).\n\n\n\nבאַשרײַבט אײנעם פֿון די מערסטע פֿאַרכאַפּנדיקע קונסטװערק װאָס איר האָט װען אַ מאָל געזען. װער איז דער קינסטלער? װאָס האָט אײַך צוגעצױגן צו דעם?\n\n\n\nBashraybt eynem fun di merste farkhapndike kunstverk vos ir hot ven a mol gezen. Ver iz der kinstler? Vos hot aykh tsugetsoygn tsu dem?\n\n\n\n      Describe one of the most captivating paintings or artwork you’ve ever seen. Who is the artist? What drew you to it? \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION – ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY, 6/19, AT NOON.\n\n\n\nTo reserve a space, scroll down and complete the registration form. As soon as you register, you will receive a confirmation. You will then receive sign-in information the morning of the Sunday of the Salon. Please let us know ( mailto:flisik@klezcalifornia.org ) in advance if you will be unable to participate.\n\n\n\nIf you are a potential new participant in the Flisik Salon, please contact co-host Rosie Kaplan ( mailto:flisik@klezcalifornia.org ) for a conversation in Yiddish to ensure your level of fluency is appropriate.\n\n\n\nFor general information about Salons, see https://klezcalifornia.org/yiddish-conversation-salons/.\n\n\n\nFill out my LGL Form! ( https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/BGE10OQtaXCIR_F2H9iZRg )\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://klezcalifornia.org/events/flisik-yidish-salon-june-21-2026/
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LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T180000
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SUMMARY:Let There be Yiddish Summer Mini-Courses
DESCRIPTION:\nPresented by The Workers Circle\n\n\n\nJune 8 – 25, Online\n\n\n\nWhether you’ve always wanted to learn a few words of Yiddish, reconnect with family roots, or simply enjoy music, stories, and conversation in good company, these free online mini-courses are a wonderful place to begin.\n\n\n\nChoose from beginner-friendly conversational Yiddish, learning the Alef-Beys (Yiddish alphabet), intermediate conversation, music and song sessions, and more — all taught by inspiring instructors in a warm, supportive atmosphere.\n\n\n\nMore Info and registration »\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://klezcalifornia.org/events/let-there-be-yiddish-summer-mini-courses/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Classes,Yiddish Language
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T150000
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SUMMARY:No Dots – No Problem: Workshop and Acoustic Jam, led by Cookie Segelstein & Mike Thompson
DESCRIPTION:\nViolinist and klezmer veteran Cookie Segelstein and mandolinist Mike Thompson present a workshop: how do you jam? Learn from the pros! The second half of the session will be pure jamming. ALL levels of musicians are welcome!\n\n\n\nIn person and livestream options.\n\n\n\nPresented by Calliope: East Bay Music and Arts. Tickets $20 – $30. \n\n\n\nMore information and tickets »\n
URL:https://klezcalifornia.org/events/no-dots/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music,Workshops
LOCATION:Alameda County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T000000
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SUMMARY:The Lost Princess, with Yiddish wall texts
DESCRIPTION:\nTaube Center for Jewish Peoplehood, Issacs Gallery & Kurland Lounge, at the Osher Marin JCC\n\n\n\nArtist Jessica Tamar Deutsch invites viewers into a storybook walk of The Lost Princess, where whimsical framed illustrations and large-scale canvases trace a path through spiritual dislocation and the longing to return. This exhibit will be up through June 28.\n\n\n\nThe Lost Princess is a Hasidic folktale first told by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. It is an allegory of spiritual exile, searching, and the return of what has been lost. When a princess vanishes, a faithful Viceroy sets out on a long and uncertain journey to bring her home. Rebbe Nachman’s tale speaks across generations to the human experience of longing, disconnection, and the hope of return.\n\n\n\nIn her adaptation, artist Jessica Tamar Deutsch brings this mystical narrative into the present, illuminating its themes of grief, resilience and the pursuit of justice with 41 framed pages from Deutsch’s acclaimed book alongside six original large-scale canvases. Through expressive illustrations and layered meaning, she invites us to travel with the story’s seeker, moving through emotional and spiritual landscapes shaped by loss, repair and the deep desire for wholeness.\n\n\n\nRebbe Nachman first told The Lost Princess in Yiddish in the 18th century. Artist Jessica Tamar Deutsch reimagined the tale through a modern English translation and now, in a full-circle moment, translator Arun “Arele” Schaechter Viswanath has crafted new Yiddish wall texts; Viswanath is best known for having translated Harry Potter into Yiddish.\n\n\n\nMore Information »\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://klezcalifornia.org/events/the-lost-princess-with-yiddish-wall-texts-2/
LOCATION:Marin County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T100707Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish House Concert – Oakland
DESCRIPTION:\nNear Morcom Rose Park, Oakland. Please register for exact address.\n\n\n\nYiddish Favorites with Cindy Paley and her amazing quartet\n\n\n\nJoin Cindy Paley’s Klezmer Quartet for a rich and rousing evening of Yiddish Favorites. These seasonal concerts have been too much fun, and we’re back with new songs!Come ready to learn and sing along to the vibrant and colorful songbook of Eastern European Jewry’s unique cultural history. The popular Yiddish folk songs of Itzik Manger and Mordechai Gebirtig, among others, are sure to stir your nostalgia. Newer melodies by Michael Alpert, Leonard Cohen, Chava Alberstein and Arkady Gendler will remind you that Yiddish is timeless, thriving and meaningful. Guitarist/vocalist Cindy Paley will be joined by accordionist Dan Cantrell, clarinetist Asaf Ophir, and violinist Nathan Ladyzhensky. Song sheets in transliteration with English translations will be provided.​​PerformersCindy Paley: vocals and guitarDan Cantrell: accordionAsaf Ophir: clarinetNathan Ladyzhensky: violin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://klezcalifornia.org/events/yiddish-house-concert-oakland/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music
LOCATION:Alameda County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161141Z
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SUMMARY:KlezKanada Summer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:\nEach year, KlezKanada’s Summer Retreat draws people from around the world. On the shores of a calm lake, nestled amongst the beautiful Laurentian mountains, participants gather to celebrate and study the living traditions of Yiddish arts and culture. Intergenerational, interdisciplinary, and international, KlezKanada’s Summer Retreat has grown into one of the leading Yiddish cultural events in the world.\n\n\n\nThe program features a world-class faculty of artists and scholars who are leading teachers, thinkers, performers, and creators in the current renaissance of Yiddish culture. Every day at KlezKanada’s Summer Retreat includes four class periods, each with multiple concurrent learning opportunities that range from beginner to advanced levels. There are hands-on workshops for instrumentalists, vocalists, dancers, theatre-makers, visual artists, language learners, translators, and writers, as well as workshops, talks, and discussions on literature, history, ethnomusicology, and more. In the late afternoon and evening, there are concerts and performances featuring KlezKanada’s renowned international faculty. KlezCal Board chair Dmitri Gaskin will be teaching.\n\n\n\nMore Information and Registration »\n
URL:https://klezcalifornia.org/events/klezkanada-summer-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Music,Yiddish Language
LOCATION:Canada
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