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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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Echoes of a Nation: The Jewish Soundtrack of America

Sunday, February 28, 2027

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A Patchwork of Cultures 2026: Adat Ari El

Monday, December 7, 2026

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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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Houston Gala

Sunday, May 3, 2026
@ 7:00PM

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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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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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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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Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

1 week ago

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
Calling all young composers! The Foundation for New Jewish Music is excited to announce that applications are now open for the second year of their L’dor vaDor Composers Program. This year-long online mentorship program is designed for composers ages 18–30, and the application deadline is October 2.For program information and how to apply, please visit www.FoundationForNewJewishMusic.org ...

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Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
On August 6-8, our Maestra had the pleasure of attending the Association of California Symphony Orchestras’ (ACSO) Annual Conference! Hosted by the Santa Rosa Symphony, this conference is where 300 California orchestra leaders, administrators, and musicians come together to connect, share honestly, and leave with practical strategies they can actually use. Maestra Green was delighted to connect with members and leaders of symphonies and orchestras from across the state – thank you to the Association of California Symphony Orchestras and Santa Rosa Symphony for a wonderful conference! ...

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Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
We’re excited to share that we have been awarded a 2026-2027 Organizational Grant from the LA County Department of Arts & Culture!We are deeply grateful to Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture for investing in our mission and helping ensure that the arts remain vibrant, accessible, and enriching for all across the city.....County of Los Angeles#lacountyarts #orchestra #jewishmusic ...

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