Native speaker who teaches Yiddish language. Leads Yiddish literature classes (in translation) through JCC Sonoma County, which will resume when participants can once again meet in person.
Started in April 2020, Ethel's Bagels has nine flavors of bagels. Bagels and shmears. "A West Coast bagel with an East Coast attitude." Delivery is available two days a week in Sonoma County and one day per week in Marin County, San Francisco, and the East Bay
The “Singing Jewish Cowboy,” Scott comes from a secular left-wing Jewish agricultural community near Petaluma, where Yiddish culture and activism for social justice were very important. He has worked in agriculture all his life, mainly on cattle ranches. Sings country, folk and cowboy songs, but Yiddish “shtetl folksongs,” sung to...
Performers, Yiddish Choruses, Singers & Song Leaders / Sonoma County
Band specializing in traditional Old World Klezmer and Israeli dance music. Also swing and old standards. Sonia Tubridy, accordion; Paul Alexander, clarinet; Gus Garelick, mandolin and violin; Richard Saunders, bass. CDs: “Mazel Tov”; “Raisins and Almonds”; “The Rabbi’s Farewell”; “Chiribim Bim Bam” (Favorite Yiddish Vocals with Alby Kass). Available for...
Gale Kissin, a.k.a. Gishe Reyzl, is a Yiddish folksinger and guitarist.
Performers, Yiddish Choruses, Singers & Song Leaders / Sonoma County
Klezmer and Israeli music, and some bluegrass at events large or small
Gale Kissin, vocals; Suzanne Shanbaum, guitar; Rhonda Findling, percussion.
Simka has played at b’ney mitzveh parties, weddings, parties, festivals, and charity events in the North Bay. Repertoire includes klezmer, Israeli folk dances, jazz standards, tangos, polkas, fiddle tunes, and café music. Available for gigs anywhere in the North Bay (and beyond!)
We have a great selection of films for you. Some are in English, some are in a foreign language. Some are funny, some are serious. We have a filmmaker coming to meet you, and a panel discussion after one of the other films. http://www.jccsoco.org/filmfestival/
We strive to make the highest quality bagels using traditional bagel making techniques and the best ingredients. Our bagels are made with fresh flour, whole grains, and fermented with a sourdough starter. We use local and organic produce, dairy, and grains. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Member of Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble. Trained in Israel and has been music director of Chutspah and Fiddler on the Roof. Performs klezmer and Israeli music with Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble, solo, in duos and other size groups. Teaches piano and accordion for all ages, Classical, Klezmer and Israeli. Zoom lessons available.
Occasional Yiddish literature in translation classes led by Loretta Denner will resume once we can meet in person again.
Yiddish Language & Culture – Informal Learning / Sonoma County