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This historic and exciting gala will bring together the diverse community of supporters who share in a love of Yiddish culture and a desire to ensure its continued dynamic presence in our lives. The concert will also feature appearances by the internationally acclaimed clarinet virtuoso David Krakauer, the fabulous New Yiddish Chorale directed by Zalmen Mlotek, soloists Cantor Jack Mendelson, and Cantor Rebecca Garfein and a Grand Chorus of New York and New Jersey school children who will join Mandy Patinkin on the stage of Carnegie Hall to sing in Yiddish and to have an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives.

The purpose of this concert is to raise funds for the Folksbiene Yiddish Theater to be able to continue presenting its gems of Yiddish drama, music and literature for audiences of all ages, and in communities throughout America.

The great film and theater stars Anne Jackson and Eli Wallach will be honored, and the chair of the evening will be the author of Fiddler On The Roof Joseph Stein, and his wife Elisa Stein. Co-chairs will be Mark and Anita Sarna, and Mark and Audrey Mlotek.

The Folksbiene needs your support. By purchasing your tickets now, you will ensure the best seat locations for the concert, and help the Folksbiene avert the high costs of advertising later - money which will be better utilized for producing Yiddish theatre. By sharing this e-mail with all of your like-minded friends and contacts, you will be joining the ever expanding community of Yiddish supporters who have embraced this cause as their own.