January 13, 2008

Outrageuosly Hip Jewish Kiddie Rock

ShirLala Family Concert with Shira Kline
Sunday February 3, 2008
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
at Temple Hillel B'nai Torah, 120 Corey Street, West Roxbury MA
Sing and Dance with Shira Kline
http://templehbt.org/pages/shirlala.html
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March 18, 2007

Alfie's Bark Mitzvah for Young Children

For young children: Alfie's Bark Mitzvah is at www.alfiesbarkmitzvah.com .
Songs from the CD can be heard on the site. Cantor Marcelo Gindlin is the featured singer on the CD. Shari Cohen is the author of 14 books for young people. www.sharicohen.com
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January 17, 2006

Klezmer for Kids! in Seattle

It's in Seattle -- at Hertzl-Ner Tamid --(2 concerts): Klezmer for Kids!
With the Strauss/Warschauer Duo
Sunday, January 22
11 AM to 12 PM
Admission $5.00 per person

Klezmer for Kids!
A fun and participatory introduction to the world of klezmer music and Yiddish culture for school audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Students sing, dance, and ask and answer questions.

And later that same day:

The Strauss/Warschauer Duo in Concert
An interactive experience of klezmer music, Yiddish song and culture.
January 22. 2006
2 to 3:30 PM
$10/adults; $7/kids & seniors

Both concerts will take place at Herzl-Ner Tamid, Mercer Island, 3700 East Mercer Way.
For more information: 206 232-8555 or email tzachi@h-nt.org

Deborah Strauss and Jeff Warschauer are two of the most beloved performers and teachers in the international klezmer and Yiddish music scene. They were both long-time members of the Klezmer Conservatory Band, and have performed with violinist Itzhak Perlman on film and in concert. As the Strauss/Warschauer Duo, they have performed to overwhelming acclaim in such diverse venues as the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Jewish Culture Festival in Cracow, the Folksbiene Yiddish Theater in New York City, and the Art of Yiddish in Los Angeles with Theodore Bikel. They lead workshops and classes throughout North America and Europe, are on the faculty of KlezKamp, KlezKanada and KlezFest at the University of London, and are curators of the Columbia University Series on Klezmer Music & Yiddish Song.

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September 19, 2005

"Yiddish Celluloid Closet" with 7-piece MetroKlezmer

At Jewish Music & Heritage Festival Wednesday, 9/21 at 8pm
"Yiddish Celluloid Closet" with 7-piece MetroKlezmer lineup
at Makor 35 W 67th, NYC $15
212-601-1000 www.makor.org
Dazzling archival film clips/talk plus live band,
cultural insights and subtexts galore!
With lush reinterpretations of soundtrack tunes...
Classics, lesser-known gems & even Soviet Yiddish newsreel
Info on Eve Sicular's lecture: metropolitanklezmer.com/celluloid.html

Thursday, 9/22 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tribeca Hebrew KLEZ FOR KIDZ show
Metropolitan Klezmer special quartet
Pizza included! $20 per kid, parents free.
Limit 25 kids per session
67 Hudson Street / 1 Jay St.
tribecahebrew.org 212.608.0555
music & instrument workshop for kids of all ages!

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September 18, 2005

Union of Reform Judaism releases Manginot, Vols. 1 and 2

COMPLETE JEWISH SONGBOOK FOR CHILDREN: MANGINOT, VOL. 1 & 2
Magnificent Jewish music for children ages 2 to 13, The Complete Jewish Songbook for Children series provides lyrics, chords, and melodies for hundreds of well-loved Jewish songs for children. Ideal for home and classroom, these volumes feature thematic categories (Jewish holidays, Israel, Holocaust, prayer, and more) to help you find appropriate music for any occasion. Introduce children of all ages to the joy of singing with the help of The Complete Jewish Songbook for Children. For information, call 888.489.8242 or visit www.urjpress.com.

THE COMPLETE JEWISH SONGBOOK FOR CHILDREN, VOLUME 1
Featuring more than 200 Jewish songs, this volume includes classics like "Am Yisrael Chai," "Eema-Aba," and "L'chah Dodi." Organized by theme to help you find the right song quickly, this volume includes songs on Jewish holidays, songs about Israel, songs about growing up, and much, much more.
No. 991700 Paperback ISBN 0-8074-0820-4 $39.95

THE COMPLETE JEWISH SONGBOOK FOR CHILDREN, VOLUME 2 (NEW!)
Brand new, this thematically-organized volume features more than 180 contemporary and traditional Jewish songs composed by today's foremost songwriters-Doug Cotler, Debbie Friedman, Jeff Klepper, and more-and newer songwriters like Stacy Beyer, Kim Harris, Lisa Doob, and Jonathan Bayer.
No. 993250 Paperback ISBN 0-8074-0822-0 $39.95
Contact Info: 633 Third Avenue * New York, NY 10017 * 212.650.4120 * 888.489.8242 *

Fax: 212.650.4119

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November 04, 2004

The Sultana Ensemble

Sunday, November 21, 2004. Centenniel Celebration Sunday, Family Sephardic Festival ? Celebrate 350, A Special Collaboration with Congregation Shearith Israel. The Jewish Museum, New York City, 1109 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY, 10126, tel: 212-423-3271 FAX: 212-423-3232. http://thejewishmuseum.org

All day, all ages. General admission to The Jewish Museum is free in honor of the Museum?s centennial.

Sunday, November 21, 2004. 2 p.m. Ages 3 and up.

Concert: The Sultana Ensemble. Yoel Ben-Simhon and The Sultana Ensemble blend Mediterranean music, flamenco, and other sounds into a fascinating experience for the whole family. Dancers and drummers will captivate the audience with their spirited moves and infectious beats! Tickets: $12 per person; $10 Jewish Museum family members, Jewish Museum, New York, NY.
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September 29, 2004

SIMSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY Celebrates with Klezmer Music

The SIMSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY as part of it's celebration of the Isaac Bashevis Singer Centennial presents a Celebration of Klezmer Music with Members of the Wholesale Klezmer Band October 3, 2:00 PM Family event Free admission Boy Scout Hall Simsbury, Connecticut Contact: Jackie Hemond Jives98@hotmail.com. (860) 658-7663, (860) 658-6732 (fax) Members of the Wholesale Klezmer Band will be appearing at Boy Scout Hall in Simsbury on Sunday, October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. The concert will be for families and will last about an hour.

View our complete calendar at:< /br> http://www.WholesaleKlezmer.com/calendar.html< /br> Click reload on your browser to be sure you see the most recent version.< /br> Directions:< /br> View a map at: http://www.simsbury.lib.ct.us/map.gif< /br> The Simsbury Public Library is located on Routes 10/202. It is the third building on the LEFT northward past the intersection of Route 167. Boy Scout Hall is very close to the Simsbury Public Library on the same side of the road. It is just south (actually the next building to the library, but set back from the road). It is between the Simsbury Public Library and the large white Congregational Church which is on the corner of Rtes. 10 & 202 and 167. Boy Scout Hall shares the same driveway as the large white church. < /br>< /br> Via I-91: Take Exit 35, Bissell Bridge. Turn onto West Wolcott Avenue (a RIGHT turn from I-91 South, a LEFT turn from I-91 North). Follow West Wolcott Avenue to the intersection of Route 185, and turn RIGHT onto Route 185. Follow Route 185 to the intersection of Routes 10/202, and turn RIGHT onto intersection of Routes 10/202, and turn RIGHT onto Routes 10/202. < /br>< /br> Via I-84: Take Exit 39, Route 4, Farmington. Follow Route 4 to the intersection of Routes 10/202 (Waterville Road), and turn RIGHT onto Routes 10/202 North. At the intersection of Route 44, turn LEFT onto Route 44 West. Continue a short distance, and turn RIGHT onto Routes 10/202 North (Hopmeadow Street).

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