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How Young Cantors are Embracing the Sound of the Traditional Synagogue

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 | 7 P.M. ET/ 4 P.M. PT

Superstar cantors could once be heard from the synagogue to Carnegie Hall. These legends, like Yosele Rosenblatt and Gershon Sirota, were famous for their performances of the distinctive musical art form known as khazones: a dramatic mix of opera, intense minor keys and emotional vocal techniques that mimicked crying and moaning in song. 


Some younger cantors from across denominations are rediscovering this music and publicly performing it, giving appreciators of this Ashkenazi fine art renewed hope for its future. 


Join Forward deputy Yiddish editor Zach Golden in conversation — and song — with Cantors Judith Berkson and David Childs about the revival of this deeply resonant tradition.

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Meet Benyamin Cohen, Forward news director and author of The Einstein Effect on his book tour

VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES

The Forward's news director, Benyamin Cohen, is one of the world's authorities on Albert Einstein. Catch him on tour for his funny and fascinating new book, The Einstein Effect. For more information and videos visit einsteineffectbook.com.

IN-PERSON

SATURDAY, AUG. 25, 2024 | NOON ET/ 9 A.M. PT

LENOX COMMUNITY CENTER | LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS

Jewish Challenges, Jewish Solutions in the Wake of the Unthinkable

Join Forward Editor-in-Chief Jodi Rudoren for a conversation about the challenges of this moment for the American Jewish community. Hosted by Chabad of the Berkshires.

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SHALVA's Virtual Annual Luncheon

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 | NOON ET/ 9 A.M. PT

Join an insightful conversation about the entertainment and news media that we consume and how it influences our views on relationships, roles, and violence. Experts Jackson Katz, PhD, and CarolAnn Peterson, PhD, will discuss the stories that perpetuate myths and misconceptions and normalize domestic violence.


The event benefits SHALVA, the oldest independent, Jewish domestic abuse agency in the United States. SHALVA carries out its mission by providing counseling, supportive services and community education. Since 1986 they have worked to break the cycle of abuse by giving survivors the support they need and educating the community about intimate partner abuse.

IN-PERSON

Borscht Belt Festival

JULY 27-28, 2024 | ELLENVILLE, NEW YORK

Created by the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum, Borscht Belt Fest celebrates and pays homage to the Borscht Belt’s vibrant past and showcases its legacy and wide-ranging influence on contemporary American culture.


The festival will take place in downtown Ellenville, NY and features stand-up comedy, art, live music, film, educational programming – and of course, food!


Borscht Belt Fest’s street fair, exhibits, musical performances and movie screenings are free. You can purchase tickets for the comedy shows and talks, with the proceeds going to support the non-profit Catskills Borscht Belt Museum.

IN-PERSON

David: A New Musical

JUNE 1 - JULY 13

AMT THEATER | NEW YORK, NEW YORK

“David: A New Musical” retells the age-old tale of bravery, courage, and faith set to music through multiple stages of David's life.

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