The Azrieli Scholarship Program is one-of-a-kind in the Jewish arts world. It brings together young artists and scholars to study Yiddish culture and Jewish music at KlezKanada’s annual Summer Retreat at a highly reduced rate. In the immersive environment of the Retreat, program participants can study with the leading teachers of klezmer music, Yiddish song, language, dance, and theatre, and Jewish history, literature, and culture. Often graduating to positions on KlezKanada’s faculty, program participants carry their art and expertise worldwide. In short, they become innovative culture makers and leaders in contemporary Jewish culture.

We invite applications in any field from candidates aged 18-36 who specialize in or want to study any field related to Jewish arts and culture. Being a scholarship participant at KlezKanada is about creating a cohort, facilitating mentorship, sparking and incubating collaborations, and establishing networks that reach far beyond the festival week.

If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please reach out to our Scholarship Coordinator, Zoë Aqua at klezkanada [dot] scholarships [at] gmail [dot] com.

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