Archives: Tarbut B'TZAVTA
2003
 March,
May 7 -
Chava Alberstein
One of Israel's most esteemed female musicians, this
accomplished singer speaks for a nation and a culture
in the universal language of the restless human spirit.
Chava Alberstein has become a welcome guest in the Bay
Area.
 May
20 - The Hub Presents: Yuri
Lane in From Tel Aviv to Ramallah
In this theatrically innovative program, Yuri Lane weaves
a vox-pop tapestry of Palestinian and Israeli voices
into a mosaic of the Middle East and presents a vision
of peace. Sharif Ezzat accompanies Yuri with live video
projections.
“From Tel Aviv to Ramallah is a must-see for
those interested in finding utopian spaces for peaceful
coexistence in contemporary hip-hop culture.” --San
Francisco Bay Guardian
2004
January -April - Tarbut (culture) b'TZAVTA
Spring Series - Dialogue Through Culture.
 March
12 - Batsheva Dance
Company performance. Deca-Dance
Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin
has assembled a tour-de-force selection of excerpts
from his most powerful dances of the past decade for
Israel's 18-member Batsheva Dance Company. Deca Dance
is composed of an excerpt from "Virus," a
piece which revolves around Peter Handke's dramatic
text, accompanied by the music of Habib Allah Jamal;
and a Bosch-like vision of back-winged angels soaring
on stilts in “Sabotage Baby”. "This is not dancing
you will see anywhere else," says the New York
Times.
More
about the production and the artists
Special
Events:
In Conversation: Yoshifumi Inao, Artistic Director
of Batsheva.
Dance/Screen: Batsheva Dance Company in Anaphaza.
 March
3 - 4 - Israel Non-Stop
Celebrate Israel with a sampling of the diverse, infinitely
inspired contemporary Israeli arts scene. Presented
in partnership with the Manhattan JCC. Participants
TBA.
Emanual
Gat: Presenting “Two Stupid Dogs,”
the piece that was the runaway hit of this summer’s
Israel Festival - featuring “five Israeli dancers,
three Arab-Israeli rap singers, the poetry of Pushkin
and one very old man - all on a big gray floor for 35
minutes of dance, music and poetry.”
 May
5 & 19 - A Traveling Jewish Theater
Special Offer
Cherry docs Written
by David Gow
A Jewish lawyer defends a skinhead in a compelling
play exploring xenophobia and the lengths people travel
to make a difference. Starring TJT Artistic Director
Aaron Davidman and Associate Artist Eric Rhys Miller.
Directed by TJT founder Naomi Newman.
 August
17 - Concert: King David String Ensemble.
The King David String Ensemble, composed
of virtuoso string players from the Jerusalem Symphony
Orchestra, has appeared all over the world , and has
performed in venues ranging from the Sala Barozzi in
Milan to the King of Thailand's birthday party. $20.00
general admission, $15.00 students with IDs.
2005
 January
19 - The Jewish Journey:
Frédéric Brenner's Photographic Odyssey.
Join us for a private
tour of the exhibition. We will discuss Brenner's unique
portrayal of diverse Jewish communities throughout the
world,paying special attention to his "Israel
Project: Exile at Home," a compelling series
of photographs showing the same individuals both before
and after they emigrated to Israel.
 February
10, 14, 15- Idan Raichel Project
On Bay Area Campuses for Black History Month.
You’ll love the exciting music of the Ethiopian fusion
that is taking Israeli popular culture by storm and
bringing African idioms into the mainstream.
 March
10 - Professor
Israel Knohl -The Divine Symphony
Professor Knohl is a distinguished professor of bible
at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. His most recent
book, The Divine Symphony, offers the contemporary reader
a way into reading the bible as a tapestry of multiple
voices, authors and interests, radically changing one's
understanding of that ancient, yet ever present text.
 March
16 - Yisrael Borochov's East-West
Ensemble."A religious magical
mystery tour through some of Judaism's most stirring
liturgy...a powerful sensory experience!" - Jerusalem
Post
Eight extraordinary Israeli musicians reveal the
melodic riches of the Zohar as explored over the centuries
and throughout the world.
 April
10 - Rita in concert!
Arrangements and Musical Production by - Rami Kleinstein
Rita is occasionally known by her married name of Kleinstein.
Born in Iran, she immigrated with her family to Israel
as a young child. She studied singing and acting and
was perceived as someone with significant talent and
potential. She released her first album in 1986 and
almost instantly achieved great fame in the world of
Israeli popular music. She has represented Israel in
the Eurovision Song Contest, has performed extensively
abroad, and has gained international acclaim. She is
married to Israeli songwriter Rami Kleinstein who wrote
and produced most of her songs.
Monday, July 11 - Out
of the Closet and into the Streets of Tel Aviv:
Jewish LGBT Discussion and Film. Gather
round for an evening of friendship while meeting people
in the Jewish LGBT community. Watch the documentary
Out of the Closet and Into the Streets of Tel Aviv and
discuss LGBT life in Israel.
 August
7 - TZAVTA GOES TO GOLDA!
Tovah
Feldshuh, Best Actress nominee for the 2004 Tony Award,
recreates her award-winning performance as Golda Meir
in GOLDA'S BALCONY, a play by William Gibson (The Miracle
Worker) and directed by Scott Schwartz, for an exclusive
Bay Area engagement. Visit
Golda's Balcony website...
September 14 - Judah
L. Magnes Museum and Gallery Tour
Tour led by renowned artist Professor
Larry Abramson in the East Gallery for a discussion
of his REVISIONS installation Searching for the
Ideal City: From the Heavenly Jerusalem to Mini-Israel.
The tour will be followed by a reception with light
refreshments. Take advantage of this special opportunity
to explore unique Jewish art with an insider!
 September
29 - Victoria
Hanna (Israel) & Marjana Sadowska (Ukraine) in Concert
Co-sponsored by the Israel center
Delving deep into their roots, two extraordinary vocalists,
one from Israel and the other from Ukraine, explore
the ancient musical traditions of their cultures.
 December
5 - Amos Oz in Conversation with Michael Krasny
Israel's most revered literary master
in conversation with KQED Forum host Michael Krasny,
with questions from the audience.
Oz will be speaking about his new autobiography,
A Tale of Love & Darkness, his literary career
and his involvement in the Israeli peace movement.
 December
11 - Miki
Gavrielov and his Band in Concert
One of Israel's most influential songwriters, Miki
Gavrielov, accompanied by his
band, performs his well-known hits; Ani V'Ata, Uf Gozal,
Ima Adama, Cafe Turki and many others!
2006
 February
4 - Ehud Banai in
concert.
Superstar
Artist of the Year 2004 at the Israeli Music Awards,
Ehud Banai brings his wonderful mix of interesting music
and soul-stirring words. Old world meets new in an evening
of magical music-making.
 February
26 - Feast
of Jewish Learning & Unity
"Hey Heeb!" Calling all young adult
Jews, Yidn, Semites, and Members of The Tribe, Ages
21-45
Presented by the Bureau of Jewish Education.
Invited: all young adults who span the spectrum
from novice learners to Talmud s cholars, secular to
Orthodox, to come together for an unforgettable event
of study, shmoozing, illumination and intrigue.
The "Feast" will feature dynamic educators,
professors, and rabbis leading interactive learning
sessions on a variety of scintillating, subversive,
saucy subjects on the theme of "Provocative Jewish
Voices."
Kosher food, drinks, and musical entertainment provided
by John Schott & Co.
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