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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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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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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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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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Special LAJS Pre-Sale Offer: Get your tickets to Gershwin and the Golden Age before they're released to the general public!The pre-sale for LAJS supporters opens TODAY! Until now, only Soraya members have been able to buy tickets - and they've made us the second best-selling show of the season. We're excited to offer you an exclusive pre-sale, so get your tickets before sales open to the general public on July 15.🎶 "Gershwin and the Golden Age"Featuring Michael Feinstein in Concert with the Los Angeles Jewish SymphonyPresented by The Soraya📅Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM📍The Soraya at Cal State NorthridgeClick the link below to get your tickets today!bit.ly/3SJny04 ... See MoreSee Less

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As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this Fourth of July, we also remember another defining moment in the history of freedom.Fifty years ago, on July 4, 1976, Israel carried out the daring Raid on Entebbe, a mission that remains one of the most remarkable hostage rescue operations in modern history.The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony has commemorated this historic event through several performances of Charles Fox's Victory at Entebbe Suite, a powerful musical tribute to the courage and determination of those who made the mission possible.We invite you to watch this video as we honor the legacy of that heroic day. ... See MoreSee Less

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Give Dad the gift of drama—for once, not in his house!Celebrate Father’s Day by bringing dad to Valley Opera & Performing Arts, VOPA’s production of "Carmen," conducted by our very own Maestra Noreen Green!SPECIAL OFFER!Buy one ticket and get one FREEEnter code "dads4opera" at checkout to take advantage of this special offer.Just two performances left!📅 Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 pm📅 Sunday, June 21 at 3:00 pm🎟️ Tickets on sale now! Purchase at the link below, or call the box office: (818) 508-4200ci.ovationtix.com/371/production/1251951 ... See MoreSee Less

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