Schmooze '07 - Day 2
October 23, 2007 09:30AM
Your $150 registration is good for BOTH days!
9:30
Registration & Nosh
10:00-11:00
Keynote Speaker Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, host of “Shalom in the Home”
Valuing Relationships
Managing and building positive relationships among artist-venue, artist-presenter, presenter and the community.
Introduction by John Ruskay, UJA Federation of New York
11:00
Fusing Arts & Culture into Jewish Learning
How do experienced teachers use art as an educational tool? Join the discussion on innovative ways the arts help make Jewish learning more accessible, relevant and engaging.
Presenters:
Rabbi Daniel Lehmann, Founding Director of the Berkshire Institute for Music and Arts
Ronit Avni, Founder & Executive Director, Just Vision
Dr. Ofra Backenroth, Assistant Dean, WM Davidson Graduate School of Jewish EducationThe Jewish Theological Seminary
Speaker/Moderator: Debbie Krivoy, Avoda Arts, REEL Learning,
12:15
Art Burst
Aaron Davidman, Artistic Director, Traveling Jewish Theatre, performing an excerpt from his play “A Jerusalem Between Us”
about America, Israel, and a question of conscience.
12:30
Lunch & Schmooze
1:45
TBA
2:40
Coffee break
3:00-4:00
Making a Difference
How can artists and innovators learn from other sectors of Jewish communal life? Hear from leaders in various fields about their best practices. Brainstorm on ways to translate these ideas across genres. Audience participants will join the discussion in an open Q & A.
Presenters:
Rabbi David Gedzelman, Executive Director, Jewish Life Network/Steinhardt Foundation Founding Director of Makor
Helaine Geismar Katz, Associate Executive Director, 92nd Street Y
Nigel Savage, Executive Director, Hazon
Eleanor Shapiro, Berkeley Jewish Music Festival
Moderator: Rabbi Andy Bachman, Congregation Beth Elohim, Brooklyn Jews
4:00-6:30
Cocktail Concerts
In this closing showcase, six artists perform short sets and share the inside story about their craft, what makes it Jewish and what inspires them.
DeLeon
By re-imagining these ancient melodies as contemporary songs, DeLeon introduces this rich musical tradition to the next generation. Dan Saks – Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Kevin Snider – Bass, Vocals, Justin Riddle Drums Amy Crawford – Keys, Vocals,
Rick Recht
With more than 150 annual concerts, this Jewish singer/song writer views his music as a way to cultivate Jewish pride and identity among youth and family audiences.
Jewmongous
This solo comedy concert with occasional guests is former founding partner of What I Like About Jew and Rockapella. Official Site
Clare Burson
This Six Points Fellowship winner is a combo of influences, something like a Lucinda Williams nourished on Yo La Tengo ballads.
Two Faiths, One Voice
Lithuanian folk sensation Maria Krupoves joins forces with Sephardic singer/guitarist Gerard Edery in a beautiful fusion Eastern European and Judeo-Spanish music.
Afro-Semitic Experience
Dedicated to preserving the rich musical heritage of the Jewish and African Diasporas, this multicultural band performs everything from traditional klezmer and nigunim to gospel, behop, swing and spirituals.
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