June 25, 2006

A Musical Tour of the East European Jewish World

Zalman Mlotek, director of the Folksbiene Yiddish Theater, and his actors will present a sampler of Yiddish music and theater, during a lecture and performance entitled, A Musical Tour of the East European Jewish World , on Wednesday, June 28, from 7pm to 8:30pm as part of a 3 day program on Eastern European Jewish history and Yiddish culture.

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research will sponsor a unique three-day educational training program in Eastern European Jewish history and Yiddish culture (EPYC), beginning Tuesday, June 27 through Thursday June 29, 2006, at the Center for Jewish History (15 West 16th St., New York City). The EPYC Educators Seminar will introduce lead educators to YIVO's wealth of cultural treasures and educational resources. Thanks to major funding by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc., a broad group of educators from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Lithuania and Israel will participate in a series of lectures and workshops presented by renowned scholars. Lecturers include, among others, Professor Michael Stanislawski of Columbia University, Dr. Samuel Kassow of Trinity College, Professor Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett of New York University.

For more information on EPYC, visit http://epyc.yivo.org. For more information on YIVO programs and events, visit www.yivo.org. Posted by jmwc at June 25, 2006 01:30 PM