A Patchwork of Cultures 2025: Adat Ari El

A Patchwork of Cultures 2025: Adat Ari El

The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony (LAJS) proudly presented its unique and innovative education program, “A Patchwork of Cultures: Exploring the Sephardic-Latino Connection,” at Adat Ari El Synagogue on December 8, 2025. The LAJS has conducted music education programs...
Kristallnacht Commemoration Event

Kristallnacht Commemoration Event

On November 9, 2025, Adat Shalom Synagogue in Westwood presented a powerful Kristallnacht commemoration featuring the Requiem Ebraico by survivor Eric Zeisl – a moving tribute to his father and the victims of the Shoah. The program was conducted by Dr. Noreen Green,...
East Meets West: A World of Jewish Music

East Meets West: A World of Jewish Music

On October 12, 2025, in collaboration with Wilshire Ebell Theatre, the LAJS was joined by an array of guest soloists and ensembles to celebrate the ties between Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Mizrahi cultures. We opened the LA Voices series with uplifting music and vibrant...
Symphony of the Holocaust at Temple Ramat Zion

Symphony of the Holocaust at Temple Ramat Zion

The moving documentary Symphony of the Holocaust screened at Temple Ramat Zion on May 25, 2025 at 4:00pm. The screening was followed by a live performance by Dr. Noreen Green and violinist Jonathan Rubin (performing on Shony Alex Braun’s violin),...
International City Theatre’s “The Violin Maker”

International City Theatre’s “The Violin Maker”

AN AMERICAN PREMIEREBased on the Stories from the Violins of Hope Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein, founder of the Violins of Hope collection, restored violins played during the Holocaust. He died in 2024 at age 84, but his extraordinary story, and the true...
A Very Kosher Chrismukkah

A Very Kosher Chrismukkah

On December 14 2024, in collaboration with Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the LAJS was joined by cantors from all over LA for a fun-filled concert featuring classic holiday favorites by Jewish composers and festive Hanukkah tunes. We celebrated the season with uplifting...