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L.A. Jewish Symphony Concert, Open Temple Seder Crawl

April 10, 2026

Article by Jewish Journal Staff, Jewish Journal

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Scholars in Residence Series, Part 3: Maestra Noreen Green, Performing Arts

March 27, 2026

Article by Milken Staff, Milken Community School

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LA Jewish Symphony Concert, JFSLA Community Impact Network, Ziegler at Sharaka Luncheon

November 3, 2025

Article by Jewish Journal Staff, Jewish Journal

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What’s Happening

Gershwin and the Golden Age

Sunday, October 11, 2026
@ 7:00PM

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Maestra Green Conducts Bizet’s Carmen

June 13-14 & 20-21, 2026

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Milken Community School Spring Concert 2026 Side-By-Side with LAJS

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
@ 7:00PM

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Houston Gala

Sunday, May 3, 2026
@ 7:00PM

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Jazz Shabbat Service

Friday, April 24, 2026
@ 7:30PM

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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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Musical excerpt from the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony’s performance of “Lullaby,” mvmt 2 of Rob 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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />To make a donation to the LAJS click the link below.<br />https://lajs.org/donate/<br /><br />Photo credits:<br />Alexander Gitman<br />Nogen Beck<br />Yasin Ozturk<br />The Soraya captured by Luis Luque Photography<br />Laura Grier<br />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.<br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />To make a donation to the LAJS click the link below. https://lajs.org/donate/
Los Angeles Jewish Symphony performs “Gül Pembe” arranged by Asher Shasho Levy at AJU's Gindi Auditorium, on June 12th, 2022 during the concert “Askina.” This concert was presented by the Yunus Emre Institute. “Gül Pembe (Por La Puerta)” is one of the most popular songs in Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) that originates in Turkey, a cultural home for Sephardic Jewry for centuries. Although sung in Ladino, “Gül Pembe” has a verse in Turkish where the lover cries out the beauty of the beloved. The linguistic fusion in this Sephardic Romanza represents the cultural exchange between Jews and Muslims in the Ottoman Empire. Featured soloists: Chloe Pourmorady, Vocalist, Violinist Asher Shasho Levy, Oud Alfredo Schiftan, Guitar Jim Grippo, Kanun MB Gordy III, Ethnic Percussion Conducted by Dr. Noreen Green More information about this concert: https://lajs.org/askina/
The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony performs “Dance of Abraham” composed by Nabil Azzam and orchestrated by Kareem Roustom at AJU's Gindi Auditorium, on June 12th, 2022. This concert was presented by the Yunus Emre Institute. Azzam's original "Dance of Abraham" is based on a traditional Ladino (Hebrew/Spanish) tune, "Avram Avinu (Kuando el Rey Nimrod)," to which he added two distinct melodies from the Arabic tradition. This combination of music, enhanced by the ethnic instruments and driving rhythm, creates a piece that heightens our senses. Featured soloists: Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Ney Asher Sasho Levy, Oud Jim Grippo, Kanun MB Gordy III, Ethnic Percussion Conducted by Dr. Noreen Green More information about this concert: https://lajs.org/askina/
Yerushalayim Shel Zahav Music and Lyrics by Naomi Shemer, English Lyrics by Sam Glaser, From The Songs We Sing Live at the Alex Credits The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, Conducted by Dr. Noreen Green, Artistic Director The Sam Glaser Band Sam Glaser: Vocals, Piano, Arrangements Cassio Duarte: Percussion Ramiro Fauve: Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocals Mat Gurman: Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocals Dave Hooper: Drums Michael Lington: Sax Larry Steen: Electric and Acoustic Bass Lee Thornburg: Trumpet Chris Hardin: Additional Keyboards
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Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
Fans will be dancing flamenco in the aisles as Valley Opera & Performing Arts, VOPA presents one of the most beloved operas of all time — Bizet’s "Carmen." Directed by Dylan F. Thomas and conducted by Maestra Noreen Green, this fully-staged production ignites the stage with fierce storytelling, unforgettable music, and powerhouse performances.With the VOPA Orchestra and an electrifying cast, this is "Carmen" as you’ve never seen it before, running June 13-14 and 20-21 at the El Portal Theatre.Get your tickets at the link below! Use code "LAJS" for $5 off any regularly priced ticket.ci.ovationtix.com/371/production/1251951?performanceId=11695889 ... See MoreSee Less

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Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
Your legislators need to hear from YOU today. We're calling for $40 million for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund (PAEPF).That investment means: fair pay for creative workers and equitable access to funding resources to underrepresented cultural groups and geographic regions. The Jewish Symphony was one of the lucky organizations to receive a PAEPF grant last year, and it has made such a difference for us.Pick up the phone. Call your lawmakers and demand they fund the arts here: secure.everyaction.com/IsPhlmpbKkK1OLB_Am6qgg2Enter your voter registration address, and the system will find your representatives and provide a reference script.Additionally, call Assembly Budget Chair Jesse Gabriel’s office directly at (818) 380-2460 to make your voice heard!THE DEADLINE IS MAY 22.#InvestCAArts #40mforpaepf ... See MoreSee Less

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Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund is up for renewal in the CA legislature, and we need your help to support the budget allocation of $40 million in the 2026–2027 budget.The PAEPF was designed to strengthen California's small nonprofit performing arts organizations by helping them meet payroll, directly supporting working artists, small nonprofits, and their communities. We were very fortunate to receive a substantial grant during the program's inaugural year.Actors' Equity Association has created a one-click letter to ask your legislators to support the $40 million budget ask for the PAEPF. Please take five minutes to send the pre-written letter at the link below and encourage your local lawmakers to support continued funding for the PAEPF and the performing arts!Send the letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/california-needs-your-help-support-the-performing-arts-today?nvep=&hmac... ... See MoreSee Less

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