KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents a Yiddish dance workshop with Asya Vaisman Schulman.
Yiddish dance formations come in all shapes and sizes — there are dances done in pairs, in lines, in circles (open and closed), and in squares! In this workshop, we will learn the honga (danced in a line), a patsh tants (a mixer danced in a circle), a sher (a square dance), and more! No prior experience necessary — just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to move. ($18 afvance purchase via this web site or $20 at the door).
From 5:00-5:15pm we will all meet in the sanctuary for zayt gezints/ be wells- farewells…

KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents 2 workshops —Choose ONE: Either a klezmer music workshop with Zisl Slepovitch (1:30-3:00pm) Musical treasures from Sofia Magid’s Jewish collection: klezmer tunes from Belarus and Ukraine, based on Zisl Slepovitch’s 2024 eponymous publication.
—OR Beginning Yiddish language workshop with Asya Vaisman Schulman (1:45-3:00pm): We’ll dive into Yiddish through simple, everyday conversation. You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about where you live, and share a few daily activities—all in Yiddish. No prior knowledge of the language is required, making this a great starting point for beginners! (Either class: $18 advance purchase via this web site OR $20 at the door).

KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents hands-on workshops: Klezmer music with Zisl Slepovitch.
Yiddish songs with nign (niggun - wordless tunes)-refrains. The subgenre of the Yiddish song that brings instrumentalists and singers on the same territory — when words aren’t enough. But what and how does the nign (niggun)-refrain really express and how to perform it. Be prepared to sing and, if you play an instrument, to play as well as sing.  Learning materials (handouts – song / melody charts with suggested chord symbols) will be provided by the instructor.  Prerequisites: Helpful but NOT required to take this workshop are sight-reading skills, Yiddish comprehension, vocal and instrumental abilities. ($18 advanced purchase via this web site or $20 at the door).

KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents a Concert & Dance Party featuring Zisl Slepovitch and Asya Vaisman Schulman, Rikud Dancers, Jordan Wax, Di Kavene Kapelye and High Dezert Klezmer (FKA The Rebbe’s Orkestra). Doors open at 6:30, concert starts at 7pm. $18 in advance via this web site or $20 at the door.

KlezmerQuerque 2025: Shabes Koydesh - Holy Shabbat Service
Renewal-style Shabbat service with Torah reading; led by Maggidah Batya Podos,
Cantor Beth Cohen & Gabbai Jeff Brody. Kiddush-Oneg will follow the service.
No charge, but donations are welcome to help the continuation of our festival.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents der Freylekher Shabes!
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. From 6:30-7:30PM the participatory danceable klezmer Shabes service will be accompanied by THE NAHALAT SHALOM COMMUNITY KLEZMER BAND and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services.