Dear Friends of Yiddishkayt,
This brief YidBits contains information on
some fun upcoming events and a schedule of Fall
Yiddish classes available in Los Angeles.
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Upcoming Yiddish-Themed Events of Interest
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Reading
YIDDISH WITH GEORGE AND LAURA
Sunday, October 8, 2:00 p.m.
In Yiddish with George and Laura, the
inspired follow-up to the bestselling Yiddish
with Dick and Jane, the mother tongue of irony
invades Kennebunkport, Maine. Laugh out loud with
authors Ellis Weiner and Barbara Davilman as they
give a timely spin on current world politics and
provide for the common amusement, promote the
general hilarity, and secure the blessings of
political satire for posterity. Books will be
available for purchase in Audrey's. A book signing
follows the program.
$15 General, $5 Skirball Members, $5 Students
Advance tickets: (866) 468-3399, www.ticketweb.com,
or on site at the Skirball Admissions Desk.
LES YEUX NOIRS
Thursday, October 12, 8:00 p.m.
Groove to the energy and emotion of Gypsy-klezmer
octet Les Yeux Noirs (The Black Eyes). Headed by
virtuoso violinists and brothers Eric and
Olivier
Slabiak, the Paris-based band innovatively weaves
the musical traditions of the Jews and the Gypsies
in celebration of their distinct cultures and
historical struggles against persecution. Dynamic,
soulful, and often reaching feverish heights, the
infectious sound of Les Yeux Noirs leaves audiences
dancing in the aisles. Part of the series The Long
Walk to Freedom.
"Blending funky gypsy undertones with old-school
Eastern European folk, jazz, and classical
influences, Les Yeux Noirs delivers an eclectic and
electric set."—San Francisco Bay Times
$30 General, $25 Members, $20 Full-Time Students
Advance tickets: (866) 468-3399, www.ticketweb.com
or on site at the Skirball Admissions Desk.
Aratani/Japan America Theatre
244 S. San Pedro St.
Downtown LA
RHAPSODY IN TAPS' 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Sat., October 28, 2006
World Premiere: Laughing With Tears, RIT's
Tap/Klezmer Music Project choreographed by Artistic
Linda Sohl-Ellison, featuring the
entire 16 member company of tap dancers and
musicians plus guests: composer/clarinet virtuoso
Leo Chelyapov, and violinist Claire Bergen.
Tickets: $40 Hoofers' Circle, $30 Orchestra, $24
Balcony
Advance tickets, group rates & info:
Carolyn Clarke
310-858-1676
Box Office: 213-680-3700
Yiddish Classes in Los Angeles
Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring
Beginning Yiddish: Monday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Continuing Yiddish: Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Intermediate Yiddish: Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Advanced Yiddish: Tuesday, 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Sufficient enrollment required for all classes.
Courses are taught by Reb Yakob Basner.
Tuition:
Beginning (36 hours): $200 for Workmen’s Circle
members, $250 for
non-members
Continuing (18 hours): $120 for members, $175 for
non-members
Intermediate and Advanced (27 hours): $160 for
members, $250 for non-members
1525 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 552-2007
University of Judaism
Oct. 18 – Nov. 29 (no class on Nov. 22)
Wednesdays taught by Miriam Koral
Yiddish I 6:45-8:15 PM
Yiddish II 8:15-9:45 PM
Oct. 18 – Dec. 5
Tuesdays taught by Shendyl Lieberman
Intermediate 8:15-9:45 PM
Advanced 6:30-8 PM
15600 Mullholland Drive, LA
310-440-1246
Beverly Hills Adult School
Level: Beginning – Class in basic Yiddish
10 Mondays, September 11 12:30-2:30 pm
Yakob Basner, BridgePoint $70/$50 For Seniors
Level: Literature - Work on conversation and
grammar. Learn about classical modern Yiddish
literature. Students will be introduced to short
stories by Sholom Aleichem and I.L. Peretz,
including Yiddish proverbs, idioms and khokhmes.
Pre-requisite: knowledge of Yiddish language.
10 Mondays, September 11 3-5 pm
Yakob Basner, HS Rm. 212 $70/$50 For Seniors
255 South Lasky Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310 551-5150
http://bhas.bhusd.entest.org
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