The Magical World of Yiddish Song ...
don't miss this exciting performance by Zalmen Mlotek and Daniella RabbiniSunday, September 26, 2pm
Zalmen Mlotek is an internationally recognized authority on Yiddish folk and theater music and a leading figure in the Jewish theatre and concert worlds. Mr. Mlotek was formerly trained as a conductor and classical musician at Julliard School of Music and The New England Conservatory of Music. His mentors were such renowned conductors as Leonard Bernstein and Zubin Mehta. Currently he is Artistic Director of The National Yiddish Theater-Folksbiene, America's only remaining Yiddish theater.
Tickets are $15 and available in the Special Programs office. All seats are reserved. Special Patron tickets are available at $100. Patrons will receive preferred seating and an invitation to meet and greet the performers after the concert.
NEW! Yiddish Conversation Group
Sunday, October 10: 2pm | Yiddish Culture Center
The Yiddish Culture Center is offering, "Kum un red Yiddish" (come and speak Yiddish). The topic for discussion at the first meeting will be "Vos ich gedankt fun meyn kinddershah haym" (What I remember from my childhood home). Enjoy learning and conversing in Yiddish with others.
Register with Phyllis Kasdin at (585) 461-2000, ext. 239 or email Phyllis.
FREE
Beginner Yiddish
Tuesdays October 5 - December 16: 11am-12:30pm
An introduction to the language, literature and culture. No experience necessary. At the conclusion of the session one will be able to carry on a conversation in Yiddish and translate short stories of immortal Shalom Aleichem and other Yiddish authors.
Instructor Deborah Rothman will lead you on a discovery through the world of Yiddish.
JCC Members $75, Non-Members $85
Intermediate Yiddish
Wednesdays, October 6 - December 17: 10:30am-12:30pm
A continuation of Yiddish explored in previous sessions.
JCC Members $90, Non Members $100
Advanced Yiddish
Wednesdays, October 6 - December 17: 1:30-3:30pm
A continuation of Yiddish explored in previous sessions.
JCC Members $90, Non Members $100
Yiddish Books on Tape
The Yiddish Culture Center now houses a collection of Yiddish Books on Tape. They are perfect for you if you understand Yiddish but cannot read it. You'll get acquainted with the works of outstanding Yiddish authors such as Sholem Aleichem, I. L. Peretz, Isaac Bashevis Singer, I. J. Singer, and Shaolem Asch.
You may listen to the tapes right in the Yiddish Center - the key is at the reception desk. Sign out the key, take a tape off the shelf, insert it in the DVD slot of the television, sit in a comfortable chair, relax and get lost in the world of Yiddish literature. Tapes may also be borrowed for a limited period of time. See Phyllis Kasdin if you wish to borrow a tape.
