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Directory of Jewish Artists and Art Teachers
The following Arts Educators are interested in teaching or facilitating programs in Philadelphia-area schools:
Elizabeth Abrams-Morley,
MFA, MSW
Poet
1480 Dorset Lane
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-642-8852
Nelliemax@aol.com
Liz is a poet and teacher who has extensive experience as an artist-in-residence in schools and in leading adult writing workshops. Liz is interested in leading creative writing workshops in the Jewish schools and communities.
Jessica Abromovich
Photographer
1346 Chestnut Street, #1602
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-545-7874
Jessica is a student at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and has taught photography at Camp Ramah in Palmer, MA.
Rabbi Bob Alper
Rabbi/Stand-Up Comic (Really)
P.O. Box 711
East Dorset, VT 05253
888-483-3297
info@bobalper.com
www.BobAlper.com
Rabbi Bob Alper is "the world's only practicing rabbi doing stand-up comedy...intentionally." He's performs all across North America and England, from The Hollywood Improv to organizations within all branches of Judasim. "One and one-half hours of side-splitting laughter...clean, non-hostile humor."
Andrew Bleckner, Ph.D.
Composer/Music Educator
6655 McCallum Street, #414-E
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-849-2938
ableckner@aol.com
Dr. Bleckner, a professional composer, has taught music on a university level and also in Jewish supplementary schools. With a grant from the American Composers Forum, he currently leads a drumming circle with Jewish content and songs at Congregation Mishkan Shalom.
Susan Deikman
Music Educator
22 West Durham St.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-242-6677
deikman@earthlink.net
Susan Deikman, M.F.A. and Certified Music Improvisation Trainer, brings 20 years of music and arts experience to her work. She currently runs Mishpacha Music for young children and their families, teaches singing, and leads drum circles throughout Philadelphia.
Aliza Yonit Herman
Artist/Jewelry Maker
103 East Montgomery Avenue
Hatboro, PA 19040
215-957-3084
www.yonetdesigns.com
Aliza is a graduate of the Tyler School of Art and runs her own jewelry business. She also creates beautiful Judaica. She currently teaches art at Keneseth Israel and is available to lead Judaica workshops.
Aurit Lazerus
Storytelling/Drama
4029 Walnut Street, Apt. 13
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-243-5189
Aurit is a University of Pennsylvania graduate who has a background in drama. She is interested in using all of the arts as teaching modalities.
Rivka Reifen
Music
950 Henrietta Avenue,
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
215-663-0300
Rivka has taught music for many years in congregational schools. She plays guitar and works with students of all ages.
Mindy S. Shapiro
Artist
234 W. Durand Street
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-843-7266
mindysue39@hotmail.com
Mindy is an experienced Judaica artist, whose work has been featured in many exhibitions, craft shows, and galleries. Her work has also been commissioned in private collections and Israeli Giftwares catalog. Mindy’s specialty is papercutting.
The following Philadelphia artists are available for workshops, residencies, family programs, holiday events, thematic units, assemblies, and teacher education:
Atzilut
Music
Golden Medina Music
215-849-9227
Jkatzilut@aol.com
Atzilut combines traditional cantorial song with a smoking hot ten-member Middle Eastern ensemble (four drummers!) and guarantees a good time for all. Atzilut has created Concerts for Peace, a cultural bridging format with Arab and Jewish musicians in concert together, which drew standing ovations at the United Nations.
Andrew Bleckner, Ph.D.
Composer/Music Educator
6655 McCallum Street, #414-E
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-849-2938
ableckner@aol.com
Dr. Andrew Bleckner has received commissions from the Virginia Beach Symphony, the Dale Warland Singers, Westminster Choir College and Germantown Jewish Centre. He has received several composition awards, grants and fellowships including a 2001 Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation Artist As Catalyst Grant. Andrew has worked extensively with elementary school age children and would be delighted to work with your school or compose an original piece for your congregation.
Susan Deikman
Musician/Music Educator
22 West Durham St.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-242-6677
deikman@earthlink.net
Susan Deikman, M.F.A. and Certified Music Improvisation Trainer, brings 20 years of music and arts experience to her work. She currently runs Mishpacha Music for young children and their families, teaches singing, and leads drum circles throughout Philadelphia. She is happy to create interactive Jewish music performances and/or holiday programs for your community.
Echo Works
Creative Midrash
Marion Yager Hamermesh
126 Hitching Post Drive
Wilmington, DE 19803
302-479-9422
hamerdel@concentric.net
Marion Yager Hamermesh can design a creative midrash experience for your community. Explore new ways of studying text through movement, role-playing and comparing contemporary and classical interpretations.
Eva Grayzel
Storyteller
4245 Farmersville Court
Easton PA 18045610-258-3763
eva@evagrayzel.com
www.EvaGrayzel.com
Eva is a vivacious storyteller and motivational speaker. Her storytelling is interactive and includes role-playing, costumes, and singing refrains for all ages. She specializes in Jewish Folklore. She offers workshops on “Creative Acts of Kindness for the Ill” and “Creating Meaningful and Memorable Jewish Rituals for the Family.”
Diane Hark
Visual Arts
P.O. Box 564
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-642-8076
diane@DianeHarkArt.com
Diane Hark, a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, has appeared in many juried and one woman exhibits. Her workshops share her enthusiasm for art. Ms. Hark has done extensive painting of Israel and would love to share her work in a synagogue gallery or school.
Journey Theatre Company
Theater
Janet Fishman
638 So. 51st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-472-5232
janetfishman@hotmail.com
Journey Theatre presents "Three Short Stories" by Isaac Bashevis Singer. This solo piece, adapted from Singer’s work, enacts three powerful tales in which a countess, doctor, philosopher, market-woman, and rabbi are all linked in a passionate struggle for love and faith. Janet Fishman also offers post-performance workshops in which participants plunge into acting exercises and then create their own versions of scenes from Singer stories.
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Drama/Storytelling
5555 Wissahickon Ave., #219E
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-842-4844
Gabbysue@juno.com
The author of The Magic Tanach and Other Short Plays and Extraordinary Jews: Staging Their Lives, Gabrielle is a storyteller, playwright and performer. She custom designs interactive Jewish drama programs for schools, camps, JCC’s, etc. She also writes plays on commission and will create an original play for your school or community.
Klingon Klezmer
Music
Golden Medina Music
215-849-9227
Goldmedina@aol.com
Known variously as "the bad boys of klez" and "the Jewish Sun Ra" (and under the name Golden Medina, the Philly-based Jewish party band that plays a wide spectrum of styles, and probably played for your cousin's bar mitzvah). Klingon Klezmer fuses Klezmer music with a contemporary sound. This seven-member ensemble, directed by Jack Kessler, features some of Philadelphia's best-known jazz, funk and Dixieland musicians. A Klingon concert typically produces mass dancing in the aisles and occasional departure into orbit.
Love & Latkas
Comedy-Music Entertainment
Alan Packer
306 Suffolk Road
Flourtown, PA 19031
215-233-0305
Love & Latkas is a fun-filled old-time radio review with a Jewish flavor. They have performed their skits and parodies together for more than ten years.
Naomi Mindlin
Dance/Movement
301 Hill Avenue
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-757-8921
fax: 215-757-6421
nsmindlin@photoreview.org
Naomi is a professional dancer and dance teacher, having performed with the José Limón Dance Company, directed Dance Conduit, and taught in studios, schools, and residencies. She has created several dance pieces with Jewish content, including “Survival: A Personal Response to the Holocaust.” Naomi also offers interactive dance programs designed for toddlers through 8-year-olds, such as “Hanukah Hora!” and “Shabbat Shalom!” Naomi can create a workshop or performance designed for your needs.
Miraj
Music
c/oHaKol, Inc.
166 E. Leverington Mill Rd. Suite 240
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-771-0831
mirajtrio@aol.com
This trio, Rabbi Rayzel Raphael, Juliet Irene Spitzer and Rabbi Margot L. Stein, creates original, soulful, percussive, a capella Jewish music.
The Musical Mommy
Music
Andi Joseph
P.O. Box 503
Broomall, PA 19008
610-353-6625
Andi’s interactive programs for young children and their families include singing, dancing, puppets and more. You may have heard Andi’s cassette tape, “I’ve Got a Shabbat Feeling!” She teaches basic Jewish concepts through her upbeat music.
Philadelphia Workmen’s Circle Chorus
Music
Louis Rublin
359 Ainslie Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-8701
215-379-4729
The Workmen’s Circle Chorus presents concerts featuring Yiddish and Klezmer music. Allowing audiences to “get in touch with their roots,” the Chorus features solos and duets and also provides English narration.
RAK-DAN Israeli Dancing
Dance
Don Schillinger
P.O. Box 21768
Philadelphia, PA 19146
215-893-0727
schill@dca.net
www.rakdan.com
Don Schillinger provides Israeli Dance education and entertainment. He currently leads several area weekly dance sessions including Philadelphia’s most successful session held at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El. He teaches at the Perelman Jewish Day School and at about a dozen of the area's synagogue religious schools. He is particularly skilled at leading inter-generational Israeli Dance programs. Don has received national attention for his effort to attract and motivate beginner adults and children. RAK-DAN is available to come to your synagogue or school to lead Israeli dancing.
Rabbi Rayzel Robinson
Raphael
Music
Creative Ritual
1211 Ansley Ave.
Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-782-1221
Shechinah18@mindspring.com
Rabbi Rayzel has years of experience working with Jewish communities in creative ways. She is a spiritual leader, singer and songwriter (recordings include "Bible Babes A Beltin" as well as her work as part of the trio MIRAJ). Rayzel's workshops include such topics as: Women of the Bible through Song, New Jewish Liturgy, Jewish Women's Music, the Healing Power of Jewish Music, as well as Angels, Kabbalah & Jewish Spirituality through the Arts.
Rabbi Margot Stein
Music
Bibliodrama
101 Llanberris Rd.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-949-9556
mstein@jrf.org
Margot is a singer/songwriter exploring Jewish themes, writing new midrashim, and creating contemporary liturgies through her music. A trained Bibliodramatist, musical theatre artist, and ritual-maker, Margot can lead teacher training workshops or perform new music in a wide range of Jewish educational settings.
Theatre Ariel
Theater
Deborah Baer-Mozes
P.O. Box 0334
Merion Station, PA 19066
215-735-9481
Philadelphia’s premiere Jewish theater offers a host of programs for schools and communities. Shows include “Arielprov,” in which actors explore Jewish identity values and ethics through improvisation, and “Arielshop,” a creative workshop that teaches improv skills to participants, so they can explore ethics through theater games. New this year is “Tales from the East,” a magical story-theater production that retells folk tales from the Jews of the Middle East, North Africa and India. Theater Ariel designs programs for your community; call for more details.
Elsa Wachs
Visual Art
Elsa Wachs Studio
2 S. Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
610-566-5867
elsa@elsawachs.com
www.elsawachs.com
Elsa is a professional artist who creates heirloom pieces, such as family wedding canopies and heirloom prayer shawls, as well as one-of-a-kind books. Her work is used and featured in synagogues, private collections and galleries. Elsa offers art workshops such as "Create a Family Legacy," appropriate for schools and community groups as well as lectures, including “Israeli Crafts Chronicle,” “Holocaust Torah Tales,” and “Art and Technology Meet Ritual.”
The following Artists tour the country and can make arrangements to come to your community for programs or special events:
Art as Responsa
Marsha Plafkin
Painter, sculptor, designer
2102 Century Park Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 788-0759
Fax: 310-556-1819
Art as Responsa designed and established the Bible Lab (Ma'abadah L'Tanak) at the Akiba Academy in Los Angeles (Sinai Temple) in 1999-2000. The Academy devoted a large room and generous resources to this on-going program for students to explore ideas and stories from the Bible and Midrash in sculpture, painting and drawing. Art as Responsa can help your school establish a similar program, providing meta-curriculum, teacher-training, and on-going troubleshooting support. Please visit www.art-responsa.com for more information about Marsha Plafkin, the founder, and AR's other activities.
Avodah Dance Ensemble
Sacred Dance/Movement
Dr. Joanne Tucker, Ph.D.
Artistic Director
243 5th Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-659-7072
avodah@worldnet.att.net
Avodah Dance Ensemble is an innovative troupe of dancers that explores Jewish tradition and ritual through movement. They work with every type of communitiy and use dance with people who may have never danced before. Their current offerings include “The Forgiveness Project” – workshops and a performance on the theme of forgiveness; “Tent, Tallit, and Torah” – a new work exploring sacred time, space and text; and “Remember, Celebrate, and Commemorate.” Invite Avodah to create a piece that includes members of your community performing in a service or concert with Avodah!
Rita Bernstein
Visual Arts
513 Barber Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
561-388-5911
ritasilk@earthlink.net
Rita is a highly dynamic art educator and artist whose Judaic ceremonial art includes calligraphy, original silk tallitot, chupahs, matzah and hallah covers, Holy Ark curtains, Bimah covers, Torah covers, and mantels.
Bruce David Creations
Visual Arts/Stained Glass and Mosaics
7777 South State Road 446
Bloomington, IN 47401
888-837-9904
davidart@davidart.com
www.davidart.com
Bruce David’s multi-dimensional Jewish art contains symbolism that tells stories. Bruce has visited synagogues across the country and has shared a slide show and lectures about his art, which is inspired by Torah, holidays, and other Jewish spiritual concepts.
Bonnie Cohen
Visual Art
718 Pine Point Drive
Akron, OH 44333
330-666-1133
Bcohen718@aol.com
www.bonniecohen.com
Bonnie is an award-winning artist, whose work is featured in galleries and museums across the country. As an educator, Bonnie creates imaginative Jewish programs and community art projects for congregations across the country. She also offers slide presentations of her unique Judaic work.
Bernie Dean
Theater
12 Village Green
Port Chester, NY 10573
800-743-3605
Bernie Dean tours the country with his one-man version of the Broadway musical, “The Rothschilds.” He travels with his own sound and lighting system and musical accompaniment. His production is often used as a synagogue fundraiser.
Cantor Ira Fein
Meditative Music
6522 42nd Avenue, N.E.
Seattle, WA 98115
206-729-5915
ifein@earthlink.net
Ira is a cantor and songwriter/guitarist who has recently released a CD entitled "Soul Calling" - a meditative blend of one recurring traditional chant and original song. Cantor Fein teaches, sings and writes music for Bet Alef Meditational Synagogue in Seattle, Washington. He is also a CMP (Certified Music Practitioner) and plays therapeutic music in hospitals and hospices. He leads workshops in the use of Jewish chant and song in caring for the ill and dying. He has released a CD entitled "Gentle Light for the Ill and Dying," which is a recording of his interactive workshop.
Caroline Figiel
Music
Storytelling
K.C.’s Production Group
4315 Pine Vista Blvd.
Alpharetta, GA 30022
770-751-9969
Figiel@bellsouth.net
Caroline takes timeless lessons derived from the Bible and makes them meaningful to our lives today through her stories and songs. Her teacher workshops include “Telling Stories That Teach – A Portal to Interactive Learning in Early Childhood,” “Making a Difference – Stories from the Rescuers of the Holocaust,” and “Bringing the Bible to Life in Your Classroom.”
Brian Fox
Drama/Improv
9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #568
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
beseder61@hotmail.com
Brian has taught improvisation and theater for such places as Nesiya Institute, Hillel, and Second City Cleveland. His workshop, “Jewish Values Through Improvisation,” is ideal for Jewish settings.
Judy Caplan Ginsburgh
Music/Sign Language
PO Box 12692
Alexandria, LA 71315
888-417-3934
jcgtune@aol.com or judy@jewishentertainment.net
www.jewishentertainment.net/judy
Nationally known recording artist and educator Judy Caplan Ginsburgh (recordings include “Shalom Yeladim” and “Amazing Songs for Amazing Jewish Kids”) tours the nation with her concerts, cantorial visits, teacher workshops and musical weekends. Workshops for Jewish teachers include, “Songs That Teach Hebrew,” “You, Too Can Be A Songwriter,” and “Using Music To Enhance Curriculum.” Judy is also a specialist in using sign language in Hebrew to teach music and prayer.
Vered Hankin
Storytelling
Vered Hankin-Kessem Productions
262 West End Avenue
Suite 1A
New York, NY 10023
215-875-PAST
veredstory@hotmail.com
www.veredhankin.com
Called "the leading storyteller of her generation" (Jewish Week), internationally acclaimed storyteller Vered Hankin has been featured in theater, film, TV, and radio. She conducts workshops on storytelling and performs a host of interactive programs for all ages, including "Israel on my Mind," "Jewish Holiday Extravaganza," and "Rebels and Rubies: A Walk Through Jewish Women's History." Her multi-award-winning audio CD "The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic" is based on Howard Schwartz's National Jewish Book Award winning book. Vered recently completely “One People: Many Stories,” a radio/CD project featuring Jerry Stiller and Leonard Nimoy. Through doctoral study in psychology, Vered is exploring the healing power of Jewish folklore.
Jewish Awareness Through Music
Music
Samuel Thomas
637-A Vanderbilt Ave., Suite #3
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-622-5679
samuel@jatm.org
www.jatm.org
Through music performance infused with participant dialogue, this program teaches an awareness of Jewish culture and history throughout the Jewish diaspora, as well as by exploring modern Jewish issues. This program is available for all ages.
Judaic Art Kits
Visual Arts
P.O. Box 10828
Rochester, NY 14610
800-862-3449
Office@ArtKitsEtc.com
www.ArtKitsEtc.com
This supplier of hands-on Judaica kits and art supplies also offers hands-on professional workshops. Their web site offers pictures and descriptions of their art-making in action.
N’ranena
Music
c/o Josh Feinberg
568 Amsterdam Avenue, #5R
New York, NY 10024
212-595-1227
neranena@yahoo.com
N’ranena is an a capella group, specializing in Jewish music. Their repertoire is mostly in Hebrew and is drawn from traditional sources, as well as contemporary Israeli and world music.
Mark Novak & Renee Brachfeld
Music
Storytelling
4108 Military Road, NW
Washington, DC 20015
800-554-5160
info@jewishstorytelling.com
www.jewishstorytelling.com
This husband and wife storytelling duo draw their material from the richness of Jewish tradition. Their performances include, “This Ain’t Your Bubbe’s Yiddish Theater” and “Klezmer Tales.” They do special family and youth programs as well.
ReleVENTures
Puppetry/Ventriloquism
Dr. Mark B. Levy
34 Freeman Road
Albany, NY
518-446-1676
relevent@nycap.rr.com
ReleVENTures provides learning on important Jewish topics through fun and imagination, using puppetry and ventriloquism. Programs include Judaic holidays and themes, religious tolerance, and storytelling.
Lia Lynn Rosen
Visual Arts
4725 Trumbull Ave SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-463-5822
liarosen@earthlink.net
Lia Lynn Rosen creates ceremonial Jewish pottery and ritual objects. She leads workshops across the country about Jewish creativity and art, in which participants learn to create their own sacred vessels.
Bara Sapir
Visual Art/Midrash
Cathedral Station, P.O. Box 1710
New York , NY 10025
646-698-7858
bsapir@hotmail.com
www.generationj.com/
Bara is an artist, exhibit designer, and teacher whose work is inspired by Jewish themes. Her work has been featured at the Yeshiva University Museum, Sol Goldman YM-YWHA, and many private galleries. Her teaching workshops combine creativity with fine arts and text study. Some recent workshop titles include, “Ladders, Stone and Angels,” “The Sinai Experience,” and “Personal Hagaddah.”
Shai Specht
Music/Storytelling/Educational programs
New York , NY
Shai is a Hazzan Compoer/Storyteller
and Educator based in New York City.
He specializes in music for children and family education, programming
and Hazzanut. Shai is a Hazzan Composer/Storyteller and Educator
based in New York City. Shai gives workshops and performs all over
the country. He has recorded and produced three children's albums
and a contemporary adult Jewish album ("Ma Tovu - Songs for Shabbat"
- Artemis Records) Shai also leads numerous Family and Friday night Shabbat
services.
Storahtelling
Jewish Ritual Theater Revived
111 Eighth Avenue, Suite 11E
New York, NY 10011
212-284-6776
www.storahtelling.org
Storahtelling brings the reading of the Torah into the 21st century by recreating the theatrical experience it once was in a fusion of performance art and theology. Storahtelling features traditional Hebrew chanting, non-traditional English translation and original liturgical music.
The following group of artists tour
nationally and can all be reached through Jewish Entertainment Resources:
Jewish Entertainment Resources
P. O. Box 12692
Alexandria, LA 71315
Phone: (318) 442-3346
Fax: (318) 442-3356
E-Mail: info@jewishentertainment.net
Alhambra
Music
Alhambra (based in New York City and Houston, Texas) uses authentic vocal and instrumental styles to present Judeo-Spanish and Middle Eastern music and features the talents of mezzo-soprano, Isabelle Ganz.
Peter & Ellen Allard
Music
This husband and wife musical duo writes original tunes and specializes in music for young children.
Lorraine Arcus
Dance
Lorraine is a master teacher of Israeli Folk Dance and a leading authority, in the United States, of Israeli dance for children, teens, and adults.
Fran Avni
Music
With more than 20 years of performing experience, Fran Avni is a multi-talented singer/songwriter/educator who performs for both family and adult audiences. Fran is based in both Montreal, Canada, and Northern California.
B’Shert
Music
Singing/songwriting duo, Robin Joseph & Sunny Schnitzer, perform original folk/pop acoustic music they call "midrashir."
The Baal Shem Tones
Music
The Baal Shem Tones are a family band (husband, wife and daughter) playing Jewish music with generous doses of American folk, rock and jazz tossed in to spice things up.
Ronit Ben-Arie
Music
Specializing in composing and teaching music that reinforces Hebrew learning to children, Ronit has produced a songbook and recording that teachers will love.
Judith Black
Storytelling
In her fresh, sassy, and warm way, storyteller/actress Judith Black is able to captivate audiences of all ages with her extensive repertoire of traditional and original tales.
Mark Bloom
Music
This pianist/singer/songwriter’s musical performances combine a myriad of styles ranging from jazz to blues, from Broadway to pop.
Rick Calvert
Music
Singer/songwriter Rick Calvert draws from his dual musical roots of choral singing and folk/rock to present an appealing combination of readily accessible melodies and rich harmonies.
Stephen Caplan
Music
Stephen Caplan is a world-class oboist who offers musical programs ranging from traditional Jewish melodies to Gershwin to contemporary. He is also available as part of the Sierra Wind Quintet.
The Celebrate Life Ensemble
Music
This ensemble features the musical talents of Phyllis Chapell and Dan Kleiman performing original music by lyricist/composer Esta Cassway. Many of their selections passionately celebrate our personal life-cycle journeys.
David Chevan
Music
This double bass player and Assistant Professor of Music specializes in jazz. He presents a program with pianist Warren Byrd, featuring music from both Jewish and Afro-American cultures. Explore the Afro-Semitic experience.
Judith R. Cohen
Music
Judith is an ethnomusicologist who specializes in the performance of Judeo-Spanish ("Ladino") songs as well as medieval and traditional music, and traditions of Portuguese Crypto-Jews.
Steven Dropkin
Music
This singer/songwriter is one of today's most exciting writers of Jewish music. Steve travels to communities around the U.S., sharing his catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics.
Gerard Edery Ensemble
Music
Gerard Edery brings a vibrant baritone and the skills of a virtuoso guitarist to his performances with the Gerard Edery Ensemble. He also performs with storyteller, Peninnah Schram, as The Minstrel and the Storyteller.
Judy Frankel
Music
With her crystal-clear voice, Judy Frankel transmits Sephardic songs she learned in the oral tradition of Jewish descendants of the Spanish Jews of 15th century Spain.
Judy Caplan Ginsburgh
& Michael Levine
Music
The acoustic duo of singer, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh and guitarist, Michael
Levine, perform a variety of musical styles for family audiences. Their
"Havdalah Pajama" concerts are a hit.
Sam Glaser
Music
Pianist/singer/songwriter Sam Glaser tours the country entertaining young and old with his compositions performed with unbridled enthusiasm for Judaism. Find out about his special programs for youth choirs.
David Glickman
Comedy
This veteran performer presents his comedy variety show, "Laughing From Right To Left," featuring his humorous Jewish parody songs.
Karen Golden
Storytelling/Music
Karen Golden delights audiences of all ages with traditional Jewish folktales, Bible stories, and personal tales woven with music played on saxophone, accordian, ocarina and recorder.
Kenny Green
Music
Singer/songwriter specializing in concerts for children, Kenny Green is "The Jewish pied piper."
Lynn Hazan
Storytelling/Theater
Presenting programs that touch the heart and soul for all ages, Lynn Hazan presents storytelling, drama, and interactive activities centered around a variety of themes.
Avi Hoffman
Theater/Comedy
Avi Hoffman’s "one mensch" shows, "Too Jewish?" and "Too Jewish Too!" feature music and comedy from the days of Yiddish vaudeville.
Susan Horowitz, Ph.D.
("Dr. Sue")
Comedy
"Dr. Sue," Entertaining Speaker, Author, "Queen of Comedy", Singer-Comedian offers witty, tuneful programs about Jewish humor, women and comedy, and humor and health.
Joy Katzen-Guthrie
Music
Joy, a pianist/singer, brings her special musical style to original and traditional music. She also leads Jewish tours to China.
Annie Korzen
Theater
Los Angeles based, Annie Korzen (Doris Klompus on Seinfeld) presents "Yenta Unplugged... Excuse Me, I’m Talking," – a sophisticated and comical celebration of womanhood.
Naomi Leithold
Storytelling
Award-winning children’s storyteller Naomi Leithold totally involves her audiences in making sound effects, motions, movement, repetitions, singing simple melodies, and problem solving, along the way to weaving a story tapestry.
Len Levitt
Puppetry
A consummate master of puppetry in all its forms, Len and his group’s work has been seen on numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials, in the tradition of Jim Henson.
LISTEN UP! A CAPPELLA
Music
A pop-klezmer-jazz-Yiddish-country-western Jewish band with no instruments.
Maxwell Street Klezmer
Band
Music
This unique band presents a captivating blend of dance music, folk songs, theater songs, and jazzy Yiddish pop music from the 1930’s – 1950’s. Their performances provide a rich entertainment experience.
Rabbi Larry Milder
Music/Comedy
Rabbi Milder performs some of the funniest Jewish music around - with wit, wisdom, and great flatpicking guitar.
Mira
Music
Mira captivates audiences with her exciting performances of authentic Hebrew, Sephardic, and Mizrahi music.
Nomi
Music
Ginot Shomron is an American-born, Israeli-based singer/songwriter who performs her distinctive brand of Hebrew rock-pop music. Her programs help bridge the gap between Israeli and American Jews.
Ricky Pen
Music
This international singer sings in sixteen languages and performs in a vast array of musical styles. Available with a band, weddings and other simhahs are his specialty.
Robyn Helzner and the
Robyn Helzner Trio
Music
The Robyn Helzner Trio connects audiences to the vibrant world of Jewish music. Their broad repertoire, signature song arrangements, and rich vocal harmonies have been enjoyed by listeners worldwide.
Elaine Serling
Music
This singer/songwriter has entertained children and their families for more than thirty years.
Shakshuka
Music
"One of the nice things about Shakshuka's sound is the newness." JUF News Arts and Entertainment. Shakshuka is a trio of guitars, drums and voice that performs Israeli and Sephardic music spiced with jazz.
Shalom Sherman
Music
This multi-talented performer presents an unparalleled evening of entertainment, wit, music, and laughter. Shalom uses his musicianship to sing, play piano and accordion, and he has an amazing ability to read minds.
Robbi Sherwinstin
Music
This master singer/songwriter weaves a variety of musical styles into a rich tapestry of traditional, contemporary and original Jewish music. She is available as a solo performer, duo, or with her band Sof ha Derech.
Diana Shmiana
Storytelling/Puppetry
Diana Shmiana enchants children and parents alike with her original shows that feature songs, puppets, storytelling, clowning, magic, dancing, wacky shtick, and lots of audience participation. Edu-tainment at its best.
Sandor Slomovits
Music
Singer Sandor Slomovits shares the stories and songs of his native Hungary. He also is one half of the award-winning children’s performance duo, Gemini.
Vocolot
Music
This award-winning women’s a cappella group enchants audiences with their soaring harmonies and global rhythms. Their original songs blend folk, jazz and cantorial styles with messages of celebration and social conscience.
Voice of the Turtle
Music
This internationally-acclaimed ensemble presents compelling, enchanting, creative instrumental and vocal arrangements which reflect the breadth of the Judeo-Spanish traditional musical repertoire.
Cantor Wally
Music
A seasoned song leader and cantor, this singer/songwriter performs original and traditional Jewish music.
Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band
Music
The goal of this Klezmer band is to keep alive the music from Yiddish culture. It is hard to sit still when you hear their "Jewish blues."
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