Lox & Vodka | Simcha

Caron Dale's klezmer and simcha ensemble Lox and Vodka recently entertained at a bar mitzvah reception I covered. Good music, freylekhe zeit. Good times.

Alicia Svigals- DC klezmer workshop

Alicia Svigals, one of the world's foremost klezmer fiddlers, presented a master class to the DC Klezmer Workshop at Adas Israel Congregation. 

Gorgeous music, much learning.

A Joyful Noise klezmer concert | Heller Museum

A Joyful Noise klezmer concert was part of the opening of the exhibition "A Joyful Noise:Klezmer On The Move" at the Heller Museum of Hebrew Union College in New York City. The all-star band, led by trumpeter/composer Sir Frank London of the Klezmatics, included Ilya Shneyveys, accordionist; Michael Winograd, clarinetist; Aaron Alexander, percussion; Alex Parke, clarinetist; Ron Caswell, tuba; and Pete Rushefsky, tsimblist. 

Dancing and joy ensued.

Special thanks to Heller Museum director Jean Bloch Rosensaft and museum curator Nancy Mantell.

Rosh Hashanah 2036 / 5787

 שנה טובה ומתוקה

Wishes and prayers for a good and sweet new year

Scenes from a wedding (Drew and Kayla)

 Mazel tov!