2008
April 2008
Sunday 6 April 2008
Sun 6 Apr. Sunday, April 6th - Film and Discussion This special event celebrates the publication of Yiddish Folk Songs from the Ruth Rubin Archive and the work of the legendary Yiddish music collector, scholar, and performer. Join us for the documentary A Life of Song: A Portrait of Ruth Rubin by Cindy Marshall, remarks by editor Mark Slobin, and a performance by vocalist Judy Bressler and Hankus Netsky. Reservations suggested. Purchase Yiddish Folksongs from the Ruth Rubin Archive 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 13 April 2008
Sun 13 Apr. Sunday, April 13th - Film At once seminal and wacky, this documentary offers a profound look at how Zionism constructs and deconstructs Jewish identity in Israel. (2005; 50 min.; Hebrew & Yiddish w/ English subtitles.) 2 p.m. Cost: $8. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 27 April 2008
Sun 27 Apr. Sunday, April 27th - Concert African-American jazz pianist Warren Byrd, and Jewish-American jazz bassist David Chevan present a unique musical program weaving together stories and music from the Jewish and African-American sacred tradit6ions, including interpretations of Gospel, Klezmer, Nigunim, Spirituals, Bebop and Swing. Reservations suggested 2:00 P.M. Cost: $10. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]