KlezKanada and the Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies at Concordia University are convening a Yiddish Dance Conference in Montreal from August 27-29, 2025. The event will include panels, discussion sessions, … Read More
Events
End-of-Summer Programming in Montreal
Discover our 2025 end-of-summer programming in Montreal! Each year we gather together a list of events – hosted by KlezKanada and our partners – before and after the Summer Retreat.
The Klezmer Kitchen Party Returns!
Remember the Klezmer Kitchen Party at our 2022 Digital Intensive? We’re excited to bring it back this year—in person! At KlezKanada’s 2024 Summer Retreat The opening night party of the … Read More
Kultur-krayzl: A Series of Yiddish Arts and Cultural Workshops
KlezKanada and L’Annexe: the Ometz Centre for Young Adults Hosted Kultur-krayzl: a New Yiddish Arts and Cultural Workshop Series for Young Adults KlezKanada and L’Annexe: the Ometz Centre for Young … Read More
2024 Arts in Jewish Elder Care Series
KlezKanada invites you to join us for a new online series, Arts in Jewish Elder Care. This series features three free workshops from artists and art therapists who work in … Read More
Partnership with Chutzpah: Where Do Stories Come From?
We are so excited to announce Where Do Stories Come From? (fun vanen nemen zikh di mayses), a new live interdisciplinary collaboration with Chutzpah! Festival. This project began through an … Read More
Memorial for Hy Goldman
Join us on November 19th for an online memorial for Dr. Hy Goldman, one of the founders of KlezKanada and a champion of the organization. The memorial will feature performances … Read More
2023 End-of-Summer Events in Montreal
We’ve compiled a list of local events before and after our 2023 Summer Retreat, hosted by KlezKanada and/or our friends and partners. Whether you live locally or are stopping in … Read More
Montreal Klezmer Jam with Mamaliga
Join KlezKanada for a klezmer music jam, led by Boston-based klezmer band, Mamaliga! Aimed at intermediate to advanced instrumentalists but open to all levels, this jam session is a space … Read More
Yiddish Songwriting Lab
Come to these all-level Yiddish songwriting sessions to develop your Yiddish songwriting skills in a supportive environment. Led by Adah Hetko June 11, 2023 at 2PM – Session 1: Experiments … Read More
Zine-Making Workshop
An Introductory Zine Workshop with Jess Goldman KlezKanada’s Online Picnic Table series If the tombstones of your ancestors (chosen or otherwise) asked questions, what would they be? What flowers would … Read More
April 2, 2023: Daniel Kahn and Jake Shulman-Ment
Presented in partnership with the Museum of Jewish Montreal. Workshop: Yiddish Song Smuggling, with Daniel Kahn 1 PM at the Museum of Jewish Montreal As spots are limited, participants much … Read More
Save the Dates! Get Ready for #KlezKanada27!
Veuillez voir ci-dessous pour la version française KlezKanada’s Summer Retreat returns for 2022, bringing you the best of our digital and in-person programs through a hybrid approach! Join us for our 27th … Read More
November 29, 2021 – Arkady 100!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2021 AT 7 AM EST An online party for Arkady Gendler’s 100th geburtstog – from Shtetl Berlin and KlezKanada The original yiddish rock star, a treasure of … Read More