Found in Translation? Foreign Songs and the Creation of Israeli Musical Culture

Alongside the composition of original Hebrew songs, Israeli musicians have invested heavily in the translation and adaptation of foreign pieces into the language and themes of modern Israel. What accounts for this vast corpus of foreign songs in Israeli music and what impact have such renderings had on the development of Israeli culture? Visiting Assistant […]

Event Series Jews in American Music

Jews in American Music

Temple Menorah of Redondo Beach 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, CA, US

Jews have a long history in American music, from Irving Berlin to Benny Goodman to Lesley Gore to Lenny Kravitz to the Beastie Boys (well, Mike D anyway). Come learn […]

$15 – $18

The Executives 2019 Kickoff with Laurie Levenson

El Caballero Country Club Tarzana, CA, US

Join The Executives of the Los Angeles Jewish Home for their 2019 Kickoff Celebration, with featured speaker Laurie Levenson who will give a “Supreme Court Update”

LA Wildfire Fundraiser

USC Hillel 3300 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA, US

Stop by USC Hillel for an LA Wildfire Relief Fundraiser! All proceeds will go to rebuilding Camp JCA Shalom, Camp Hess Kramer, and Gindling Hilltop Camp– three Jewish summer camps […]

Tiny Tot Shabbat

Temple Akiba 5249 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, CA

It’s never too early to start celebrating Shabbat with your little one. Join our PJ Library Partner Temple Akiba for music, singing, and fun with Rabbi Shapiro and Cantor Lonee. […]

Free

First Friday at Kehillat Ma’arav

Kehilat Ma’arav 1715 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA, US

Join our friends Kehillat Ma’arav for PJ Library story time, singing, art activities, and lots of fun!. Light dinner is included. RSVP is required. Please RSVP to 310-829-0566. #pjLA #jfed […]

Free