Many of the top names in Jewish music will be performing at
the inaugural New Orleans International Jewish Music Festival. The two-day gathering is a
celebration of Jewish culture and rebuilding of the New Orleans Jewish community after Hurricane
Katrina. The festival will be held April 1 starting at 8 p.m. at The Howlin’ Wolf and April 2 beginning at
noon at Tulane University’s McAlister Hall.
SATURDAY, APRIL 1 AT THE HOWLIN’ WOLF ~ DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 P.M.
The Saturday, April 1 concert will feature five musical acts. Among those performing are three New York
acts: Blue Fringe, a Jewish rock band; Neshama Carlebach, one of Jewish entertainment’s top stars;
and internationally acclaimed vocalist Gershon Veroba. Other performers include Californians Sam
Glaser (Los Angeles), who has performed to audiences around the world, and RebbeSoul (Oakland), a
versatile award-winning musician. Saturday evening will begin with an all-star Havdallah service at 7:45
p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2 AT TULANE UNIVERSITY’S MCALISTER HALL ~ DOORS OPEN AT 12 P.M.
The Sunday show will feature a mix of U.S and international stars, including Stacy Beyer (Nashville), an
emerging force in contemporary Jewish music; Peri Smilow, a South Orange, New Jersey
singer/songwriter, educator, cantorial soloist, and community organizer; Israeli folk singers Susan &
Fran; New York’s Voices for Israel, a grassroots charity that uses music to promote Jewish unity and
solidarity with Israel; and Yom Hadash (Warwick, Rhode Island), one of the top Jewish recording and
touring groups in the U.S. The show will conclude with Ukraine’s Efim Chorny and special guests the
New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars. Comedian Joel Chasnoff will host Sunday’s show.
The Saturday, April 1 show is $15 and the Sunday, April 2 show is $10. A $5 discount is available for both
shows with valid student ID. A $250 patron ticket (reserved seating) is available. A portion of the
proceeds will support Jewish education and cultural enrichment activities in the greater New Orleans
area. Tickets are available through TicketWeb.com or by calling (866) 666-8932 toll-free.
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