Throwback Thursday: playing in Marion Barraitser's play about Eleanor Marx, 'The Crystal Den' at the New End Theatre in 2002.

#throwbackthursday #throwbackthursdays #musicianlife #musicianslife #theatre #newendtheatre #violin #violinist #yiddishmusic #yiddish

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Joyce Rosenzweig, scholar in residence starts tonight, Mar 26, Temple Beth Israel , Melbourne, bringing with her decades of expertise in Yiddish, Ladino, Hebrew and Israeli song. #jewishmusic #yiddishmusic #ladinomusic #israelimusic […]

Music giant at Temple Beth Israel Rosenzweig will present a lecture recital titled "Sounds of Resistance: Music of Courage and Defiance"

Joyce Rosenzweig, scholar in residence starts tonight, Mar 26, Temple Beth Israel , Melbourne, bringing with her decades of expertise in Yiddish, Ladino, Hebrew and Israeli song. #jewishmusic #yiddishmusic #ladinomusic #israelimusic

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Home - Ahmed Muin Abu Amsha & Gaza Birds Singing Songs From the Rubble is an ongoing project by Palestinian musician Ahmed Muin - a renowned musician & teacher in Gaza.Accompanied by his guitar he has been bringing music into the lives of adults & children wherever he goes.

Sat, Mar 21, Seattle area - Benefit for Gaza Birds Singing (https://songsfromtherubble.com/ w/ Razed by the River, Shpilkis, Brivele, Sneer; Southside Commons (Columbia City). Music: 5:30pm, $10-20 sliding scale; All Ages! #klezmer #yiddishmusic

Home - Ahmed Muin Abu Amsha & Gaza Birds Singing Songs From the Rubble is an ongoing project by Palestinian musician Ahmed Muin - a renowned musician & teacher in Gaza.Accompanied by his guitar he has been bringing music into the lives of adults & c...

Sat, Mar 21, Seattle area - Benefit for Gaza Birds Singing (songsfromtherubble.com w/ Razed by the River, Shpilkis, Brivele, Sneer; Southside Commons (Columbia City). Music: 5:30pm, $10-20 sliding scale; All Ages! #klezmer #yiddishmusic

The UK Jewish News lauds @franklondon.bsky.social's return to the British capitol. www.jewishnews.co.uk/the-king-of-klezmer-is-b... #jewishmusic #yiddishmusic #jazz

The King of Klezmer is back – in more ways than one Frank London has spent the past two years battling cancer – but now he’s performing in the UK

The UK Jewish News lauds @franklondon.bsky.social's return to the British capitol. www.jewishnews.co.uk/the-king-of-... #jewishmusic #yiddishmusic #jazz

SHOWS — LEVYOSN

Levyosn included in WBUR's “14 albums by Greater Boston musicians to listen to this spring” list: www.wbur.org/news/2026/03/09/2026-spr... Release party June 4: https://www.levyosnmusic.com/tour #klezmer #yiddishmusic #jewishmusic

14 albums by Greater Boston musicians to listen to this spring From Latin jazz to children’s music to hard-hitting R&B, WBUR music writer Noah Schaffer shares albums coming out this spring that prove Greater Boston artists are full of resourcefulness and creativi...

Levyosn included in WBUR's “14 albums by Greater Boston musicians to listen to this spring” list: www.wbur.org/news/2026/03... Release party June 4: www.levyosnmusic.com/tour #klezmer #yiddishmusic #jewishmusic

@IsleofKlezbos, Mar 15, 6pm Joes Pub NYC Promo Code "KLEZBOSFANDF" publictheater.org/performances-jp/2026/i/i... #klezmer #yiddishmusic

Isle of Klezbos Isle of Klezbos sextet approaches Yiddish musical traditions with loving irreverence and profound respect.

@IsleofKlezbos, Mar 15, 6pm Joes Pub NYC Promo Code "KLEZBOSFANDF" publictheater.org/performances... #klezmer #yiddishmusic

Olympia Weekend of Yiddish Music and Dance w/@ChristinaCrowder.bsky.social, Mar 27-29, Seattle, WA www.bethhatfiloh.org/event/yiddish-song-works... #yiddishculture #yiddishdance #klezmer #yiddishmusic

Olympia Weekend of Yiddish Music and Dance w/@ChristinaCrowder.bsky.social, Mar 27-29, Seattle, WA www.bethhatfiloh.org/event/yiddis... #yiddishculture #yiddishdance #klezmer #yiddishmusic

SHOWS — LEVYOSN

@Levyosn Mar tour dates - MA, OH - https://www.levyosnmusic.com/tour #klezmer #yiddishmusic #newyiddishmusic

SHOWS — LEVYOSN

@Levyosn Mar tour dates - MA, OH - www.levyosnmusic.com/tour #klezmer #yiddishmusic #newyiddishmusic

Book a table at Sabor a Café Niles Steakhouse & Live Music Venue Book a table at Sabor a Café Niles Steakhouse & Live Music Venue

Mar 18, Niles, IL, 7pm - Maxwell Street Klezmer - Sabor c Cafe Niles Steakhouse - https://sabor-a-cafe-niles.resos.com/booking #klezmer #yiddishmusic

Book a table at Sabor a Café Niles Steakhouse & Live Music Venue Book a table at Sabor a Café Niles Steakhouse & Live Music Venue

Mar 18, Niles, IL, 7pm - Maxwell Street Klezmer - Sabor c Cafe Niles Steakhouse - sabor-a-cafe-niles.resos.com/booking #klezmer #yiddishmusic

Aaron Bendich, Klezmer enthusiast and radio DJ. In a small Brooklyn apartment, surrounded by shelves stacked with tapes and records, a lifelong passion for music and culture comes alive over the airwaves. For Aaron Bendich, radio is more than sound; it is a bridge to the past, a celebration of heritage, and a way to connect with audiences across generations. Each broadcast is a journey into the music of his people, the Yiddish songs and klezmer melodies that shaped his childhood and continue to define his life. Bendich, 31, a lifelong New Yorker, grew up singing Yiddish songs with his grandfather. “It was a tradition every time a child was born, and those songs became the soundtrack of my childhood. I’ve always associated that music with love and family,” he recalls. Those early experiences would lay the foundation for a lifelong dedication to Jewish music and culture. His passion for Jewish music deepened in college. While experimenting with radio, he discovered Yiddish music and started a Jewish song program. “I was just fascinated by the sound and the history behind it. I was buying tapes and records constantly. I think I was born a collector. There is a treasure hunt in finding new music, and I loved every second of it.” Influenced by experimental radio host Joe Frank, Bendich initially planned to broadcast remotely from his college station. However, he quickly realized he could reach a wider audience. “I reached out to Cape May’s WCFA 101.5 FM and pitched the idea of a localized version of their station. They said yes, and for the past five years, I’ve been on the air.” For Bendich, radio is more than playing music. “Being on the air allows me to share my personal collection with listeners. Every record has a story, and I get to bring that to life. It’s both a joy and a way to connect education and community.” His program features not only Yiddish and klezmer but also Ladino and Hebrew music, reflecting the richness of Jewish culture. Recognizing the cultural importance of this work, Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties has pledged to underwrite the program, ensuring that the distinctive Jewish music and storytelling broadcasting from Cape May can continue to reach listeners locally and beyond. “This radio show is a true cultural gem,” said Rachel Waldman, Executive Director of Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. “We are incredibly excited to help sustain these broadcasts and make sure the airwaves continue to carry the sounds and stories of Jewish heritage. Supporting projects like this allows us to preserve tradition while inspiring new generations, and we look forward to welcoming Aaron to our community for a live presentation in the future.” Beyond the microphone, Bendich co-founded Borscht Beat, a record label that has become a leading force in the klezmer and Yiddish music world. “We put out 13 records last year. The label is about supporting artists and keeping this culture alive. It’s exciting to see the community growing.” He curates concerts for a New York City festival each December, gives lectures on Jewish music topics, and promotes performances across the city. “I probably have seen more klezmer concerts than anyone else in the world,” he says, adding, “It’s important to experience it live. That energy can’t be replicated online.” Reflecting on the cultural significance of his work, Bendich says, “Klezmer and Yiddish music are about survival, history, and identity. The Holocaust tried to erase it, but the culture lives on. People are finding ways to make it relevant, to explore their identity in creative ways. That’s a really positive thing.” Bendich also highlights the role of small independent stations like WCFA. “Analog radio is special. It’s tangible, immediate, and community-driven. It reaches Jewish audiences and also people who don’t know much about our culture. It’s a place for education, for sharing, and for connecting people to music they might never hear otherwise.” Every record, broadcast, and concert is part of Bendich’s personal mission. “My personal project is simple. I want to support and experience Yiddish culture in every way I can and share it with as many people as possible.” Through his work, the music of his childhood continues to inspire, educate, and bring joy to new generations. Local listeners in Cape May County can tune in live on WCFA 101.5 FM or listeners nationwide can stream Bendich’s “Laughing with Lizards” (named after a Yiddish phrase meaning “laughter through tears”) program online every Sunday from 11AM-noon at: capemayradio.org/

Nice to see @AaronBendich getting some props for his radio show, music label, other Jewish music activism: www.jewishvoicesnj.org/articles/the-music-of-hi... #yiddishmusic #yiddishradio #klezmer

The music of his people and his childhood - Jewish Community Voice In a small Brooklyn apartment, surrounded by shelves stacked with tapes and records, a lifelong passion for music and culture comes alive over the airwaves. For Aaron Bendich, radio is more than sound...

Nice to see @Aaron Bendich getting some props for his radio show, music label, other Jewish music activism: www.jewishvoicesnj.org/articles/the... #yiddishmusic #yiddishradio #klezmer

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Sweet piece in the English-language "Forward" about clarinetist/folklorist @ZislSlepovitch's daughter, Dinah. The apple does not fall far from the tree. forward.com/yiddish-world/808189/thi... […]

Teen Dinah Slepovitch sings in Yiddish with her dad Zisl Many of Dinah Slepovitch’s performances, accompanied by her father Zisl Slepovitch, can be found on YouTube

Sweet piece in the English-language "Forward" about clarinetist/folklorist @ZislSlepovitch's daughter, Dinah. The apple does not fall far from the tree. forward.com/yiddish-worl... #yiddishmusic

Borscht Beat’s Post-Purim Klezmer Blow-Out - DROM 03/04/26 DROM, 85 Avenue A, Borscht Beat’s Post-Purim Klezmer Blow-Out brings the party to Drom for a night of contemporary klezmer at its most joyful, brash, and irresistible. Led by trumpet legend Frank London with his Klez

Borscht Beat’s Post-Purim Klezmer Blow-Out, DROM, NYC, Wed, 4-Mar, 6:30pm w/@FrankLondon, @MichaelWinograd, @IraKhonenTemple www.cityguideny.com/event/DROM-2026-03-04-20... #klezmer #yiddishmusic

Borscht Beat’s Post-Purim Klezmer Blow-Out - DROM 03/04/26 DROM, 85 Avenue A, Borscht Beat’s Post-Purim Klezmer Blow-Out brings the party to Drom for a night of contemporary klezmer at its most joyful, brash, and irresistible. Led by trumpet legend Frank Lond...

Borscht Beat’s Post-Purim Klezmer Blow-Out, DROM, NYC, Wed, 4-Mar, 6:30pm w/@FrankLondon, @MichaelWinograd, @IraKhonenTemple www.cityguideny.com/event/DROM-2... #klezmer #yiddishmusic

Isle of Klezbos | Klezmer Music Calendar Isle of Klezbos, all-gal klezmer music sextet, live shows and events Calendar

Isle of Klezbos shows in Mar: NY, RI - https://www.klezbos.com/shows/ #klezmer #yiddishmusic

Isle of Klezbos | Klezmer Music Calendar Isle of Klezbos, all-gal klezmer music sextet, live shows and events Calendar

Isle of Klezbos shows in Mar: NY, RI - www.klezbos.com/shows/ #klezmer #yiddishmusic

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Moldavian Jewish Music: A Hands-On Online Workshop 4 Singers, Instrumentalists w/Cantor Jeff Warschauer begins Feb 26 […]

Moldavian Jewish Music (continued from Fall 2025 with new participants welcome) with Cantor Jeff Warschauer: A Hands-On Workshop for Singers and Instrumentalists

Moldavian Jewish Music: A Hands-On Online Workshop 4 Singers, Instrumentalists w/Cantor Jeff Warschauer begins Feb 26 secure.qgiv.com/for/yiddishc... #yiddishmusic #klezmer

Shows — Brivele

Feb 27; Mar 6-17: @Brivele “anti-fascist #yiddish folk punk” house party on Feb 27 in Seattle (info@brivele.com), then Europe https://www.brivele.com/tour #yiddishmusic #klezmer

Shows — Brivele

Feb 27; Mar 6-17: @Brivele “anti-fascist #yiddish folk punk” house party on Feb 27 in Seattle (info@brivele.com), then Europe www.brivele.com/tour #yiddishmusic #klezmer

Tour — The Klezmatics 40th

@klezmatics hit Europe for 40th anniv tour Mar 13-23 https://www.klezmatics.com/tour-1 #klezmer #yiddishmusic