Sunday March 3rd 3:30-5:15 (session #3) - During difficult times, music can lift our spirits and connect us to one another across time and space.

In this workshop, we’ll honor the deep roots of Yiddish and yidishkayt in Ukraine.

Taught in a lively, integrated approach – a marriage of instruments, singing and movement — this workshop is for singers, instrumentalists, and dancers of all levels.

No knowledge of Yiddish or previous experience necessary.

Cost: $18 online/ $20 at the door. CLICK HERE to purchase ticket online.

Sunday, March 3rd 3:30-5:15pm (session #3) - In this workshop we will learn dances that entered the Yiddish dance repertoire from neighbouring communities and urban contexts. We will learn cosmopolitan social dances like the waltz, social mixers such as korobushka, and fast circle dances like the sirba. This repertoire workshop is open to new dancers, experienced dancers, and even those that think they aren't dancers.

Cost: $18 online/ $20 at the door. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online.

Sunday, March 3rd 1:30-3pm (session #2):: Music, nature, and Yiddish go hand in hand!

Join us for a workshop of Yiddish and Hasidic songs and melodies, both old and new, that celebrate the arrival of spring.

All are welcome. No knowledge of Yiddish or previous experience necessary.

Cost: $18 n online/ $20 at the door. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online.

Sunday, March 3rd 1:30-3pm (session #2): In this workshop, we will focus on the steps, styles, and embellishments of dances at the heart of the Yiddish dance repertoire. From circle dances like the zhok to square dances like the sher, this essential repertoire is rich and varied. This repertoire workshop is open to new dancers, experienced dancers, and even those that think they aren't dancers.

Cost: $18 donation online/ $20 at the door. CLICK HERE to purchase online.

Sunday, March 3rd 10:30-11:30am (session #1): In this gentle morning warm-up, we will think about how we can take care of ourselves and of each other as we dance. How can we adjust dances so that we treat our bodies gently when we need to? We will work with balance, tempo, and style, and practice strategies for dancing without injury.

Cost: $18 donation online/ $20 at the door. CLICK HERE purchase tickets online.

Saturday, March 2nd:
KlezmerQuerque concert featuring
The Strauss/Warschauer Duo:

Deborah Strauss (violin, accordion, vocals, dance) and
Cantor Jeff Warschauer (guitar, mandolin, vocals)

Efnt Dem Toyer: Open the Gate!

The beloved Strauss/Warschauer Duo (https://www.klezmerduo.com/) offers their concert about love, unity, and the strength of Di Goldene Keyt, the golden chain of Yiddish culture that spans the generations.

DOORS OPEN at 6:30PM - concert starts at 7:00PM

After the concert, dance with renowned Yiddish dance leader and teacher Avia Moore (https://aviamoore.com/yiddish-dance/ ) to the lively music of The Rebbe’s Orkestra - ABQ’s own klezmer & Judaic band since 1996!

Tickets: $18 online/ $20 at the door. To purchase tickets online CLICK HERE

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Friday, March 1st from 6:30-9:15pm KlezmerQuerque begins with Der Freylekher Shabes free opening event. All are welcome to any part of the evening’s festivities and the DOORS OPEN AT 6:00pm. From 6:30-7:30pm Cantor Beth Cohen, The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band, Rikud dancers & featured guest Yiddish dancer Avia Moore will lead the joyous, participatory and danceable klezmer Shabes service which includes our favorite prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma’ariv, the lighting and blessing of the candles, Kaddish Yatom, Mishebeirach (prayer for healing), Kiddush and Hamotzee. Maggidah Batya Podos will also treat us to an inspiring story.

At 7:30pm the VEGETARIAN POTLUCK dinner will begin–bring a dish to share. At 8:00pm, The Rebbe’s Orkestra-ABQ’s own Klezmer & Judaic Band will give a brief performance of Jewish music from the Mizrahi tradition: a Syrian Hanuka pizmon (poetic hymn in Hebrew) and a classical middle eastern belly dance suite –dancers, bring your veils and finger cymbals! Featured guest musicians Deborah Strauss and Cantor Jeff Warschauer will share a short set of their sweet soulful sounds and the evening will round up with traditional Jewish dancing led by guest dance artist Avia Moore to the joyous music of The Community Klezmer Band.

Free event, but donations are appreciated and encouraged! To donate online, click here

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net