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The Music of Israel

"...Mark is inspiring. I don't often hear someone with such a good voice and clear sense of direction." Pete Seeger
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Mark Levy in Concert
Sunday, July 27, 7:30pm
From the early Chalutzim (pioneers) in Palestine to the latest rock, we'll sample the music of the Jewish state and learn how it develops from the polyglot of settlers and musical idioms of the early 20th century to the vibrant mix of 21st century Worldbeat and Rock.
About Mark...
Mark Levy has performed and taught in the San Francisco Bay area for 30 years at temples, JCC's, Lehrhaus Judaica, Workmen's Circle, and other Jewish groups. He has appeared throughout the country and abroad and is a singer and lecturer who specializes in older Judaic folk music in Yiddish, Hebrew, and Ladino, Klezmer history and theory, and Jewish music history in general. He has performed for Yeshiva University Sephardic Dept.'s Semana Sepharad in New York, and is a cantorial soloist in California. He recently released a fourth album of Jewish music entitled Bin Ikh Mir A Shnayderl: Yiddish Work Songs, in commemoration of the 100th birthday of Workmen's Circle, a fraternal order of Jewish workers and their families.

LECTURE SERIES
Who wrote Hatikvah, Hava Nagila? Who was the father of Hebrew folk song? What composer was the "first lady" of Israeli song? What is the origin of all those Israeli folk dance melodies? These questions are all answered in a multi-media presentation.

Monday, July 28, Lecture 1
7:30 pm, JCC Rockland
Seeds and Roots
When the First Aliyah of Russian and Polish Jews in the 1880's arrived, the music of the Mizrahi (Middle Eastern) and Sephardic Jews, Bedouin, Druz and Palestinians permeated the Holy Land. Listen to the music that greeted the eastern European Chalutzim.

Tuesday, July 29, Lecture 2
7:30 pm, JCC Rockland
The Early Songs of First Four Aliyot(Emigrations) to Palestine
With the arrival of the first aliyot (migrations), Russian, Yiddish, and Chassidic music is introduced into pre-statehood Palestine as successive waves of immigration continue through the first half of the 20th century.

Wednesday, July 30, Lecture 3
2:30 pm, JCC Rockland
The Early Composers of Israeli Folk Song
A synthesis of east and west develops and continues with the early generation of songwriters and composers, some of whom were born in Palestine, and some who came in as youngsters during the first three decades of the 20th century.

Thursday, July 31, Lecture 4
2:30 pm, JCC Rockland
Statehood and Modern Times
With the creation of the state of Israel, Hebrew becomes the official language, both spoken and written. Songs from the military struggles, and in celebration of statehood quickly spread throughout the land. Composers adopt and synthesize musical styles from the US into the 21st century.

This program is supported by the Walter Block Memorial Endowment Fund.

Women's Health Symposium
Wednesday, September 17
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
* Morning Workshops
* Luncheon
* Fashion Show featuring Dusty Rose and A Women's Place
Join us for a day of workshops and lectures on key issues affecting women's health, plus information and free health screenings.
Contact bonnie, 845.362.4400 ext. 109

Tom Chapin Live in Concert
Sunday, November 9
Come hear local legend Tom Chapin sing to our hearts content. Tom’s audiences attract all age groups with all interests. Enjoy beautiful guitar and vocals- Tom Chapin is a classic no one should miss. You can meet Tom after the concert. CDs and memorabilia will be on sale before and after the show.

Sunday, November 9
2:00-3:30 pm
Tickets in advance: $10 per person
Tickets at the door: $15 per person
Contact Andrea, 845.362.4400 ext 153 or andreaw@jccrockland.org

Family Sukkarama
Sunday, October 12
4:00 - 6:00 pm
For families with children grades K-5
Celebrate Sukkot in the JCC Rockland Sukkah! Enjoy crafts, a family sing-down and share a pizza dinner with other families!
Festivities end with ‘smores under the stars.
Members $5, Non-members $8 per person
Member Family $24, Non-member Family $36
Pre-registration is required by October 7.
Contact Shula, 845.362.4400 ext 112.

Vladimir Zaitsev in Concert for Sukkot!
Sunday, October 19 • 2:30 pm
Vladimir Zaitsev is an award-winning piano virtuoso and versatile entertainer with a Cheshire Cat sense of humor reminiscent of the great Victor Borge. His solo repertoire included works from the classical as well as from the popular culture presented in an informational and lighthearted style. Any one performance includes well-known piano masterpieces, along with Mr. Zaitsev’s own insightful and virtuosic piano arrangements of well-known Broadway, “pop,” and international favorites.
Concert only: Members $7.50, Non-members $10.00

Senior Sukkot Luncheon
Sunday, October 19
Celebrate Sukkot with a luncheon in the Sukkah and a concert with Vladimir Zaitsev.
Luncheon: 12:30 pm
Concert: 2:30 pm
Lunch and Concert: Members $20 Non-members $30
Concert only Members $7.50 Non-members $10
Contact Bonnie, 845.362.4400 ext 109 for more information.

Spend your Saturday nights at the J!

MOVIE MADNESS
November 8, December 13, January 10

Comedy Night, Israeli Cafe, Cabaret Night
November 22, January 24

Stay tuned for details!

Contact: Nanci Goldman, 845.362.4400 ext 175 or nancig@jccrockland.org

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Honoring

Steve Beldock & Pam Greenspan

To volunteer please contact Elena Heydt, 845.362.4400 ext 106 or elenah@jccrockland.org

Sponsored by the Koenig Family
Celebrate Chanukah!
SHELDON LOW
Live in concert!
Sunday, December 7 - 12:30 pm
$10 in advance $15 at the door
Pre-K through grade 2 and their families!
Tickets are available at the JCC and all Jewish Early Childhood Coalition member pre-schools. Group Discounts available!

Susan Wasser, 845.362.4400 ext 102 or susanw@jccrockland.org

Coalition members include JCC Rockland, The Center for Jewish Education Rockland, Montebello Jewish Center, Nanuet Hebrew Center, New City Jewish Center, Orangetown Jewish Center, Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School, Temple Beth El and Temple Beth Shalom.

FREE!
Hanukkah in the Hallways
Monday, December 22-Thursday, December 25
Celebrate the Festival of Lights throughout the JCC! Each night a different department will offer special activities to help you celebrate Chanukah. Community candle lighting, crafts and more!
Stay tuned for details! For more information contact Shula, ext 112.

Character Breakfast Character Breakfast
Thursday, December 25, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Dora the Explorer, Elmo and a Superhero will be part of the magic at the JCC Rockland’s Character Breakfast. Our guests will be available to sign autographs and pose for photographs!

Breakfast includes pancakes, fruit, coffee and juice. Character sponsorships are available. Proceeds benefit JCC program scholarships.

$8 Members $12 Non-members

Contact Monica, 845.362.4400 ext 173 or monicar@jccrockland.org for more information.

6th Jewish Film Festival

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
March 18 - March 31, 2009
Sponsorships available!
Contact Nanci Goldman, 845.362.4400 ext. 175