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| 5/11/2004 - 6/21/2004 08:00 | top | Shira Betzibur NYC |
Description Sing along to the greatest Israeli hits of all time while being accompanied by a singer and live band. Song lyrics are displayed on a large screen. Audience can come on stage to sing. Musical director and piano, Yoav Polachek; singer/host, Lila Koch; flute, Mattan Klein; bass, Yaron Suriano; drums, Yuval Lion.Contact
Makor Place
Makor: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street $20 | | 5/17/2004 7:00 p.m. | top | Film:James' Journey to Jerusalem (Massa’ot James Be’eretz Hakodesh) (2003) | With a post-screening discussion Description A young Christian man is chosen by his African village to undertake a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, but what he finds there confounds his image of the holy city. Suspected of being an illegal worker, he is taken directly to prison, only to be rescued from deportation by a mysterious benefactor. James’ Journey raises questions about keeping the faith in the shadowy world of Israel’s undocumented laborers. Director: Ra’anan Alexandrowicz. Runtime: 90 min. (Hebrew with English subtitles.)
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MAKOR: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Tickets $15 | | 5/19/2004 8:00pm | top | Chava Alberstein |
Description It’s no exaggeration to say Chava Alberstein is Israel’s greatest singer. Her smoldering blend of folk and pop music have dominated the Israeli music scene for over 30 years. She has recorded more than 50 albums and has appeared on stage, screen and television. Her songs reflect the very essence of Israeli life, but also touch the hearts and souls of audiences from every corner of the world.Contact
92Y Place
92Y - 92nd Street at Lexington Avenue $45.00 | | 5/20/2004 8:00pm | top | Chava Alberstein |
Description Her smoldering blend of folk and pop music have dominated the Israeli music scene for over 30 years. She has recorded more than 50 albums and has appeared on stage, screen and television. Her songs re?ect the very essence of Israeli life, but also touch the hearts and souls of audiences from every corner of the world.
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732.246.7469 Place
State Theatre, New Brunswick, NJ | | 5/25/2004 10pm | top | Stay the Night - AnAlternative Tikkun Leil Shavuot |
Description You are invited to “Stay the Night” for an all-night cultural and educational voyage to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. Traditionally, Shavuot is marked by an all night study of the Torah (Tikkun Leil Shavuot). But, this years’ Tikkun will be anything but traditional - it will be a night of cutting-edge, interdisciplinary study and performances led by distinguished educators and diverse artists from Israel and New York.
From 10pm to 5am you will be able to choose from five simultaneous sessions of film, music and dance performances, or Bible, literature and philosophy workshops, under one roof. More info can be found at www.TikkunNY.org .
This event is FREE. Take a good nap in the evening and STAY THE NIGHT (or as much as you can). Coffee and cheesecake will be served all night long.
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http://www.tikkunny.org Place
The JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St
| | 6/14/2004 - 6/16/2004 8:00pm | top | David Broza |
Description Legendary Israeli rock star David Broza is a captivating, compelling performer with a unique style whose music truly knows no borders. An intense performer in the vein of Bruce Springsteen, critics have been quick to describe him as everything from a “post-modern Leonard Cohen” to “the Bruce Springsteen of Israeli rock and roll.”Contact
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Makor: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street $35 | | 6/21/2004 7:00pm | top | Film: Broken Wings (Knafayim Shuurot) (2002) |
Description When her husband dies, middle-aged nurse Daphne must work overtime in order to provide for her four children. Teenage daughter Maya is burdened with the job of looking after her younger sister and troubled brother. Yair, Maya’s sibling, offers little help as he ponders the meaning of his life. From these grim beginnings, first-time director-writer Nir Bergman fashions a heart-rending character study of a family deeply affected by a horrific accident. Runtime: 87 min. (Hebrew with English subtitles.)
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Makor Place
Makor: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street $9 |
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