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 Montreal on your way to or from the Summer Retreat, take the opportunity to join us at these events. CineConcert: The City Without Jews With … Read More
Events
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 elder care, introducing participants to their work and offering techniques and skills drawn from their practice. As part of our ongoing commitment to reach out … 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 register in advance. Buy your tickets for the workshop and the jam at this link. This workshop, taught by Detroit-born, Hamburg-based troubadour and multi-instrumentalist Daniel … Read More
End-of-Summer Programming
Photo credit: Shendl Copitman Monday, August 19 Brivele and friends at The Riot Outdoors at the Riot (in the backyard of 5074 rue Mentana) Doors at 6:00 pm, show at 6:30 pm $10-20 (pay-what-you-can). Klezmer at the Riot has become an annual tradition! As friends gather for KlezKanada’s Summer Retreat, it’s time for a backyard … 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 Adults was thrilled to host Kultur-krayzl (Culture Circle), a series of Yiddish arts and cultural workshops hosted at L’Annexe Spring-Fall 2024. Aimed at engaging L’Annexe’s young adult … 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 and memories from KlezKanada staff, board members, faculty, and long-time participants. There will be an opportunity to break into smaller groups to share memories of … 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 where Montreal musicians can come together to play klezmer music, learn repertoire, and build a community. The jam session will start with a short repertoire … 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 yiddish song and language and a real mentsh – Arkady Gendler was a beloved member of the Yiddish community and an important link between the … 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 artist residency at KlezKanada’s 2023 Retreat and will premiere at Chutzpah! on November 12th. This project features Yiddish poetry from Canadian women poets, newly set … 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 annual celebration of Yiddish culture and Jewish music featuring multidisciplinary workshops, talks, concerts, late-night parties, and much much more, all within a dynamic and diverse … Read More
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 2024 Summer Retreat will feature an iconic tradition of the Canadian folk scene – a kitchen party! Cherished by many cultural traditions across Canada, the … 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 with Melody Led by Adah Hetko In this session, we will explore writing new music for existing Yiddish poetry, using excerpts from the work of … 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 bloom from their graves? And from those flowers, what could you brew? This will be an introductory workshop to zine-making! In this workshop we’ll use … Read More