2008
January 2008
Sunday 6 January 2008
Sun 6 Jan. Sunday, January 6th - Concert Brandon Seabrook (mandolin), Jazer Giles Schwartz (accordion), and Yaeko Miranda Elmaleh (violin) perform Jewish music from the Eastern European, Gypsy and klezmer traditions. Reservations suggested. 2 p.m Cost: $8. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Monday 7 January 2008
Mon 7 Jan. Monday, January 7th - Class An introduction to Yiddish language in its cultural context taught by Justin Cammy (Smith College), Rachel Rubinstein (Hampshire College), Hankus Netsky (Vice President of Education at the National Yiddish Book Center). Fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary designed to facilitate reading and independent work with Yiddish texts. The course is divided into three parts: intensive language study every morning; a colloquium on aspects of Yiddish cultural history every other day; and an afternoon service internship with the collection of the National Yiddish Book Center, the largest depository of Yiddish books in the world. Admission is by instructor permission only. Students in their first or second year at Smith and Hampshire will. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Thursday 10 January 2008
Thu 10 Jan. Thursday, January 10th This community reading and discussion series will explore the fascinating works of contemporary Jewish writers. Discussion led by Stephen Clingman, University of Massachusetts Purchase this book from our bookstore. 7:00 P.M. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 13 January 2008
Sun 13 Jan. Sunday, January 13th - Concert The Hevreh Ensemble performs original works that combine themes from Jewish spirituality with classical, jazz, and world music elements. Reservations suggested. 2 p.m. Cost: $8. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Thursday 17 January 2008
Thu 17 Jan. Thursday, January 17th - Workshop What kind of leader was Moses? How is the biblical narrative approach his qualities and defects? 7:00 P.M. Ilan Stavans, the Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College, presents a series of lectures on Bible stories in conjunction with the exhibit, The People's Book, focusing on their literary structure, style, and resonances, reflecting on these tales not as religion but as story-telling. Pre-registration for the series is suggested. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 20 January 2008
Sun 20 Jan. Sunday, January 20th - Concert Flutist Sarah Swersey and pianist Nadine Shank present music by pre-World War II Dutch composers, as well as works by Copeland and Mendelssohn. Reservations suggested. Purchase Aaron Copland and His World from our bookstore. 2 p.m. Cost: $8. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 27 January 2008
Sun 27 Jan. Sunday, January 27th - Concert The vocal ensemble Cantabile performs a variety of sacred and secular music by the eminent late Renaissance Jewish composer Salamone Rossi (c. 1570–1630). Reservations suggested. Purchase Salamone Rossi: Jewish Musician in Late Renaissance Mantua from our bookstore. 2 p.m. Cost: $8. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]