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7 Questions For Maestra Noreen Green

June 12, 2025

Article by Sara Groustra, Jewish Women’s Archive

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Interview: Whisper in the Wings Episode 971

May 5, 2025

Interview by Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird, Stage Whisper Podcast

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Review: Notes of Hope

May 2, 2025

Article by Edmon J. Rodman, MegilLA

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Symphony of the Holocaust at Congregation Beth Shalom

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Screening, Music Presentation, Q&A

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Opera Favorites with a Jewish Twist

Sunday, March 22, 2026
@ 3:00PM

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A Patchwork of Cultures 2025: Adat Ari El

Monday, December 8, 2025

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Kristallnacht Commemoration Event

Sunday, November 9, 2025
@ 7:00PM

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East Meets West: A World of Jewish Music

Sunday, October 12, 2025
@ 4:00PM

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Cinema Judaica

Sunday, July 20, 2025
@ 7:00PM

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Symphony of the Holocaust at Temple Ramat Zion

Sunday, May 25, 2025
Screening, Music Presentation, Q&A

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The Violin Maker

April 23 – May 11, 2025

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Milken Community School Spring Concert 2025 Side-By-Side with LAJS

Thursday, May 22, 2025
@ 7:00PM

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Maestra Green Conducts Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

Feb 15-16 & 22-23, 2025

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Symphony of the Holocaust for Violin and Orchestra by Shony Alex Braun performed by Mark Kashper, violinist with The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Dr. Noreen Green, Founding Artistic Director and Conductor Mark Kashper, Founding Concertmaster, Violin Soloist
October 30, 2024 Symphony of the Holocaust, Shony Alex Braun Maestra Noreen Green Adam Millstein, Solo Violin Blair School of Music Orchestra Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University
Violinist Mark Kashper has been a huge part of our LAJS story since the orchestra’s inception in spring of 1994. In addition to his role as Concertmaster, Mark has also been a frequent featured soloist, performing throughout Southern California and touring with the LAJS in New York and Israel, and on all three of our professional recording albums. We couldn’t be more grateful for Mark’s years of dedicated work with the Symphony and are proud to announce his formal title as LAJS Founding Concertmaster!
Violinist Mark Kashper has been a huge part of our LAJS story since the orchestra’s inception in spring of 1994. In addition to his role as Concertmaster, Mark has also been a frequent featured soloist, performing throughout Southern California and touring with the LAJS in New York and Israel, and on all three of our professional recording albums. We couldn’t be more grateful for Mark’s years of dedicated work with the Symphony and are proud to announce his formal title as LAJS Founding Concertmaster! Enjoy this highlight reel featuring some of his most memorable moments with the Symphony.
Musical excerpt from the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony’s performance of “Lullaby,” mvmt 2 of Reb Mendele, Suite for Violin and Orchestra, composed by Simon Sargon. Performed as part of the concert ChaiLights at the Ford Amphitheatre on August 26, 2012. Featuring Mark Kashper, violin. Conducted by Noreen Green.
We know that you, our supporters are also supporting worthy global causes - issues are great - world hunger, climate change, supporting Israel, supporting Ukraine, homelessness. We respect your choices and are grateful for those who choose to support our mission. We are blessed with your gift and I am personally grateful for allowing me the privilege of creating music programs that highlight the Jewish experience in an effort to build bridges of understanding within our community and beyond. To make a donation to the LAJS click the link below. https://lajs.org/donate/ Photo credits: Alexander Gitman Nogen Beck Yasin Ozturk The Soraya captured by Luis Luque Photography Laura Grier Syberia: The World Before© logo generously provided by ©2022 Microids SA. All rights reserved. Developed by Microids Studio Paris. Author and Artistic Director : Benoit Sokal. Published by Microids SA. All rights reserved
At the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony we know that you, our supporters are also supporting worthy global causes - issues are great - world hunger, climate change, supporting Israel, supporting Ukraine, homelessness. We respect your choices and are grateful for those who choose to support our mission. As we move into our Year End Giving campaign, please know we are blessed with your gift and grateful for allowing us the privilege of creating music programs that highlight the Jewish experience in an effort to build bridges of understanding within our community and beyond. To make a donation to the LAJS click the link below. https://lajs.org/donate/
At the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony we know that you, our supporters are also supporting worthy global causes - issues are great - world hunger, climate change, supporting Israel, supporting Ukraine, homelessness. We respect your choices and are grateful for those who choose to support our mission. As we move into our Year End Giving campaign, please know we are blessed with your gift and grateful for allowing us the privilege of creating music programs that highlight the Jewish experience in an effort to build bridges of understanding within our community and beyond. To make a donation to the LAJS click the link below. https://lajs.org/donate/
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We're so excited to share that the LAJS has been named Leading Cultural Symphony Orchestra 2026 - USA by the Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards!The Business Excellence Awards are held each year to highlight and celebrate the pioneers currently shaping the environments of their respective industries. This recognition reflects our artistic vision, community and educational outreach, and the growth we've worked so intentionally to build. Your support and belief in our mission made this happen - thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

1 week ago

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It's Women's History Month and Dr. Green's birthday is today – what better time to shine a spotlight on our wonderful Artistic Director?Maestra Green founded the LAJS in 1994 with the mission of using music of the Jewish experience to bring people together. Thanks to her singular vision, we've spent the last 31 years thriving and growing into the organization we are today.Renowned as a musician, conductor, educator, and community leader, her expertise in the field has made our mission a reality. Happy Birthday, Noreen – we hope you have a joyous, music-fiSheldon Botlereo by Sheldon Botler, with music by Eric Zeisl ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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This weekend only, join our Maestra at the El Portal Theatre for Valley Opera & Performing Arts, VOPA's 20th Anniversary Concert Spectacular!This genre-defying celebration features the very best of VOPA, with opera, musical theater, rock ’n roll, jazz, country, R&B, and more performed by their most beloved singers and backed by the VOPA Orchestra under the baton of our very own Maestra Noreen Green, and VOPA’s Classic Rock Band, "VOPA Vinyl".Get your tickets today!Click here: elportaltheatre.com/vopa.html, or call El Portal Box Office at (818) 508-4200. ... See MoreSee Less

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