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 Patchwork of Cultures 2024: Adat Ari El

A Patchwork of Cultures 2024: Adat Ari El

The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony (LAJS) proudly presented its unique and innovative education program, “A Patchwork of Cultures: The Sephardic-Latino Connection,” at Adat Ari El Synagogue on December 9, 2024. The LAJS has conducted music education programs...
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...
Symphony of the Holocaust at Vanderbilt University Gallery

Symphony of the Holocaust at Vanderbilt University Gallery

The moving documentary Symphony of the Holocaust screened at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, as a part of the university’s 47th annual Holocaust Memorial Lecture Series.  The screening was followed by a live performance of...
Symphony of the Holocaust at Temple Etz Chaim

Symphony of the Holocaust at Temple Etz Chaim

The moving documentary Symphony of the Holocaust screened at Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks, CA on September 15, 2024, at 7pm. The screening was followed by a live performance curated by Dr. Noreen Green, and a Q&A with Producer/Director Greg DeHart, Dr. Green...
Tapestry of Jewish Music – a chamber concert

Tapestry of Jewish Music – a chamber concert

On Sunday, August 11th, Dr. Green and the LAJS players embarked on a musical journey that explored the rich diversity of Jewish music from various regions of the world, with a special focus on inspiring melodies from Israel. The exotic sounds of music from the...