Sholem Aleichem, Friend of Yiddish Culture, |
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So many interesting programs in February! It is not too early to put March programs on your calendar, including KlezCalifornia’s first online performance: Israeli Klezmorim in Concert!, Sunday, 3/19, 11am PT, with The Kalimutke Philharmonia and Di Gasn Trio. Tickets on sale now!
The holiday of Tu Bishvat (15th of the month of Shvat), the new year of the trees, begins the evening of Sunday, February 5. Plant a tree and help the planet!
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If someone has forwarded this newsletter to you,
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Wednesdays (times vary), February 1, 15, March 1, 8
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Co-presented by KlezCalifornia |
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New Lehrhaus presents this four-part virtual series to examine different aspects of “Fiddler on the Roof,” including its origin in Sholom Aleichem's Tevye stories and the figure of Yente the matchmaker. The series will focus on the music, lyrics, and choreography of both the Broadway production and the film, and explore the impact Fiddler has had on Jewish culture and the wider world. Speakers are Naomi Seidman, Alisa Solomon, and Bonnie Weiss.
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WORKSHOP SERIES
Presented by KlezCalifornia
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Sunday, February 19, 11am-12:45pm PT (calculate your local time HERE)
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The doina is an infinite melody – a free-rhythm, richly ornamented, improvisational piece with an expressive and lyrical character – adopted into klezmer from Romanian music. This workshop will introduce you to the amazing world of the klezmer doina.
Susi Evans (clarinet/London) & Szilvia Csaranko (accordion/Hannover) will explain how a doina is structured, practice with you phrases from historical recordings, and show you – step-by-step – how to create your own doina in klezmer style! This workshop is suitable for melody players of all levels.
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Sunday, February 26, 4:55pm PT (San Francisco, in-person only)
KlezCalifornia is a co-presenter
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Jewish Film Institute (JFI) presents "SHTTL"(2023, 114 mins). The 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany is shown through the life of inhabitants of a Yiddish village at the border of Poland.
Click on the link below for a ticket discount code.
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TASTES OF YIDDISH CULTURE SERIES
Presented by KlezCalifornia
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Sunday, February 19, 2-3pm PT (calculate your local time HERE).
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This monthly online conversation Salon is for fluent (flisik) Yiddish speakers. No charge.
Di teme far februar vet zayn: Vos iz geven ayer balibtster limed in mitlshul (gimnazye) un far vos? Vos hot ir shtudirt in universitet? Ver iz geven ayer balibtster lerer in mitlshul (gimnazye)?
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Klezmer & Yiddish Music Links |
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Enjoy this animated video of the London Klezmer Quartet playing the tune Dobriden (Dawn).
Check out a swinging version of Abi Gezunt, performed by klezmer band Mischpoke in Hamburg, Germany.
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"The History of Yiddish" by Mordecai Walfish presents a broad history of the Yiddish language, with numerous hot links to enable you to learn even more.
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Other Yiddish Culture Links |
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includes Yiddish classes for all levels and ages, lectures by Yiddish scholars (in English and Yiddish), klezmer, workshops in Yiddish song and Yidishe nigunim, a (free) annual concert featuring klezmer stars, (free) Yiddish sing-along, and the opportunity to meet with ardent Yiddishists from around the world.
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Honoring the memory of Eli Katz, z"l: teacher, scholar, oysergeveyntlekh [extraordinary] mentsh
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In honor of Judy Kunofsky and her hard and creative work for KlezCalifornia |
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Elaine Moise & Robert Grodsky: |
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In memory of Joseph and Lillian Grodsky |
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In honor of Yankl Salant, editor, graphic designer, lexicographer, teacher, and translator extraordinaire, for his many contributions to contemporary Yiddish culture. |
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In honor of Veretski Pass. On the chai (18th) anniversary of their debut CD, I make a toast in celebration of Veretski Pass. They are a treasure.
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In memory of the innocent victims of the Russian attack on Vinnytsia (Ukraine) |
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In memory of my grandparents Bert and Alice, who raised me up and encouraged me to play music. Not everyone would buy their granddaughter an electric bass back in 1975.
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View KlezCalifornia's Honor Wall. Become a donor to post your tribute.
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Help us continue our mission to connect people and communities around the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond with Yiddish culture.
Or mail a check to the address below.
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A sheynem dank! Thank you very much!
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A bisl mer (a little bit more)
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