Sun, Jul 27
|Holocaust Museum LA
Yiddish & Klezmer Music Jam
Join Klezmer band leader Gustavo Bulgach and musicians from the Klezmer Arts Institute along with Jewish dance leaders Bruce Bierman and Gilberto Melendez for a joyful exploration of Yiddish music, dance, and culture.
Time & Location
Jul 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Holocaust Museum LA, 100 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
About
Join us for an outdoor concert of Yiddish and Klezmer music to celebrate a joyful aspect of Jewish life before the Holocaust.
Klezmer is a traditional folk music rooted in Central and Eastern European Ashkenazi Jewish communities. The word klezmer is a Yiddish combination of the Hebrew words for instrument (kley) and song (zemer). Over generations, klezmer has adopted and drawn influence from many diverse cultures including Roma, Slavic, Ottoman and German. It was usually considered party music, as it was a common feature of weddings and other festive events. In addition to klezmer music, this concert will feature popular Yiddish songs that Jewish communities around the world enjoyed before the Holocaust.
The image above is a sketch by artist David Labkovski (1906-1991), a Holocaust survivor from Vilna who was dedicated to creating visual depictions of the world and culture that the Holocaust destroyed.
The Museum's outdoor space on a summer evening will provide a meaningful atmosphere to celebrate this important part of Jewish life before the Holocaust. The concert is free, but RSVP required. RSVP HERE
This program is presented in partnership with California Institute for Yiddish Culture and Language and SoCal Arbeter Ring / Workers Circle
