Please join Cantor Beth Cohen and your KlezmerQuerque festival friends for farewells and virtual hugs! Until next year (B”H)!

The Hebrew letters have always held a fascination with the mystics and sages. The Cabbalists of Medieval Spain encouraged meditating on each letter to gain better clarity. Choreographers, such as the late great Felix Fibich, used the angular oppositional shape of the letters in much of his work in the Yiddish theater and with his wife Judith Berg in the dance sequences for the 1937 film ‘The Dybbuk’. In this workshop, we’ll be exploring several Hebrew letters and how to improvise your own moves inspired by its shape and deeper meanings. Then, everyone will have a chance to ‘shayn’ (shine) to some great Klezmer grooves and give the letters some feet. No dance experience needed. All are welcome.

Mishpocha Museum Workshop (Storytelling) : Wherever we are in the Jewish spectrum of life, we are mishpocha—family—and the way we connect with each other is through our stories. You are asked to bring an object to this workshop—something you value that tells a part of your Jewish story, whether through a personal experience or by a family story passed down with the object. It can be as small as a button or as large as a samovar and although it may be valuable, its real value is not monetary, but is what you treasure. Come prepared to share these objects and the stories attached to them as we weave a tapestry of our Jewish experience through stories.

Through words and images, Diane (Dena) Palley presents a brief overview of papercutting, discussing the unique development of this universal folk art within the Jewish tradition. She will share her own artistic history and present examples of her artwork.

A special feature presentation in honor of Black History Month:
Discover this never-before-explored history of African-Americans who performed Yiddish and cantorial music in and for the Jewish community, in theaters on record, radio and in concert between the World Wars. The talk will honor the memory of now forgotten Black cantors by featuring dozens of historic graphics and translations of period Yiddish newspaper previews, ads and reviews. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION

“Yiddish kids & kids at heart“: Calling all Klez-kids, parents, grandparents, families and those who are young in mind and spirit! Join artist-educator Esther Gottesman for a morning of Yiddish songs, stories, games and more. Special Zoom ID and registration required for attendance.

Exploring the Poetry of Yiddish Dance: Finding expressiveness in dancing.

Margot Leverett/ Duke City Hora: klezmer flamenco video

Batya Podos Magiddah/ storyteller: LIVE on Zoom

Margot Leverett/ Duke City Hora: klezmer video

Morgan Nilson & Joey Friedman PREMIER OF VIDEO MADE FOR KlezmerQuerque 2021!

Veretski Pass in CONCERT -- LIVE on Zoom

Bruce Bierman – Jewish Dance Party – LIVE on ZOOM

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Nahalat Shalom Prayer Book

Our Renewal Shabbat is open to all. We embrace prayer with an open heart. At our services we imbed the Torah's theme and bring them forward to our daily life. Each Shabbat we are guided through a visualization that is intended to aid in our spiritual practice. Prayers for Healing are always included as well as the Mourners Kaddish to remember those who came before us.

Download PDF Songs and Prayers to Follow Along

Sing, dance, play and pray to Shabes nigunim and prayers in Yiddish, Hebrew, and Ladino. The service also includes candle-lighting, prayers for healing, Kaddish Yatom, Kiddush and ha-Motzee.

Dances led by Dance Master Steve Weintraub to Shabes nigunim and prayers in Yiddish, Hebrew, Aramaic and Ladino. Guest artist Steve Greenman will share his prayers with violin and voice and Duke City Hora will be sharing a video.

After the service there will be performances of stories, music & dance by KlezmerQuerque Guest Artists live via ZOOM: Maggidah Batya Podos (Storyteller); Joshua Horowitz & Cookie Segelstein of Veretski Pass; Steve Greenman (violin & voice), Jewish Dance Master Bruce Bierman. +PLUS: Music Videos from Jordan Wax of Duke City Hora and Mayvn Music (Morgan Nilson & Joey Friedman)

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