Mendele: Yiddish literature and language ______________________________________________________ Contents of Vol. 5.133 October 6, 1995 1) KlezKamp 11: The Wonders of America (Chaim 'eynekh Sapoznik) 1)---------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 5 Oct 1995 15:45:53 -0400 From: sapoznik@aol.com Subject: KlezKamp 11: The Wonders of America Living Traditions Inc. is proud to announce the 11th annual KlezKamp: The Yiddish Folk Arts Program to be held December 24-29 1995 at the Paramount Hotel in New York's Catskill region. For over a decade KlezKamp has been in the forefront of revitalizing interest in Yiddish and of spearheading the international popularity of Yiddish music and culture. Unexcelled in presenting the rich diversity of Yiddish life, KlezKamp has been the model for numerous Yiddish cultural events staged throughout North America and Europe. Each year we attract over 400 Yiddish culture enthusiasts from around the world. Please join us. Space is limited and we always sell out so order your application form and return it ASAP. For copies of this year's application, please send your name and address to: Living Traditions 430 W. 14th Street #514 NYC 10014 (212) 691-1272 (phone) (212) 691-1657 (fax) livetrads@aol.com (e-mail) Dance *Dance ethnogropher Jill Gellerman-Panday will introduce KKampers to the spectrum of hasidic simkhe dancing. Instructional classes will include talks illustrated by video field recordings collected by the instructor. *Yiddish Dance-Michael Alpert Will cover the basics of shers, bulgars and freylekhs. Both classes will be accompanied by live music led by Brave Old World clarinetist Kurt Bjorling. ETHNOCULINOLOGY *Dos Esn-Eve Jochnowitz A hands on workshop on the history and preparation of foods representative of the American-Jewish experience taken from the pages of historic Jewish cookbooks, original field research and the repertoires of KlezKamp participants. FILM Four lectures on the history of film will be presented by three well known lecturers. All lectures will be accompanied by clips from rare and classic films. *Jewish media consultant Roby Newman will look at Yiddish cinema as a window into American-Jewish culture of the 1930s. *"A yingl mit a tsingl hot epes a tam: The Celluloid Closet of Yiddish Film" join Eve Sicular to explore the gay subtext in movies from Yidl mitn fidl to Yentl. * Culture historian Henry Sapoznik will examine the characterization of Jews in the transition from the vaudeville stage to mainstream American film and animation. HISTORY *Critically acclaimed author Dr. Jenna Weisman-Joselit will examine four aspects of American Jewish culture: 1) The Mamas, the Papas and the Kinderlekh: a close look at the history and social ecology of the American Jewish family from the slums to the suburbs. 2) Home, Sweet Heym: an exploration of American Jewry's material culture 3) Petit Four a la Sylvan: will focus on the invention of the American bar and bas mitzvah. 4) Taking the Pulse of American Jewish Culture: an analysis of the successes and shortcomings of yidishkayt in America. *The Present State of Jews and Thier Political Allies Cornell University Professor and Jewish Labor Commitee Board member Herb Ratner will offer four classes tracing the development of Jewish involvement in the American political landscape including: 1) Jews and the Labor Movement 2) Jews and African-Americans 3) Jews and the Left 4) Is a Jewish Republican Still an Oxymoron? Classes are open to all levels. INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES *KlezKamp is second to none in presenting the finest veteran and second generation players and teachers culled from bands like The Klezmatics, Kapelye, the Klezmer Conservatory Band, Klezmer Plus and Brave Old World. Sid Beckerman (clarinet), Kurt Bjorling (dance ensembles) Lauren Brody (accordion) Stuart Brotman (tsimbl), Steve Greenman (fiddle), Jim Guttman (bass), David Krakauer (clarinet), David Licht (drums), Frank London (trumpet), Sherry Mayrent (clarinet), Henry Sapoznik (banjo), Pete Sokolow (keyboards, orchestrations), Deborah Strauss (fiddle), Jeff Warschauer (guitar, mandolin) *Youth Orchestra-Headed by Kapelye clarinetist Ken Maltz is open to all young adult musicians who are already proficient on instruments in their school or community bands and can read music. *Mandolin Orchestra- Klezmer Conservatory Band plectrum player Jeff Warschauer will again lead the exciting Mandolin Orchestra for intermediate players and up. *Fidl Kapelye- KlezKamp's new string band for all members of the viol family. For intermediate players and up. *KLEZKIDS Our innovative KlezKids program is divided into three ages 2-5, 6-11 and 12-17. These programs provide an enthusiastic educational environment unmatched anywhere to expose a new generation of children to the riches of Yiddish culture. Junior musicians can play klezmer music with the "Oomchicks" or the "Klezmer Youth Orchestra". Our critically acclaimed KlezKids staff is supervised by Shari Davis and includes Benny Ferdman, Deborah Berman, Ruthie Herzlinger, Debby Cohen-Mlotek, Jeffrey Salant and Merlin Shepard. LITERATURE *"Mame Loshn un di Amerikane Svive": Poet Irena Klepfisz examines the attitude of American Yiddish writers and intellectuals toward language and Yidishkayt. Readings (in Yiddish with English translations) will include works by Raskin, Molodowsky and Glatstein. No knowledge of Yiddish is required. *"Sholem Aleichem in America" Author and Sholem Aleichem eynikl Bel Kaufman will offer readings and reminiscences of her grandfather's works and last days in America. SONG *"100 Years of Jewish American Song" Adrienne Cooper surveys songs that were the creative response to the encounter between Jewish immigrants and America. This class open to all who love to sing explores the wide range of folk, popular and Yiddish theater songs. *"Traditional Song Style" Brave Old World singer Michael Alpert focuses on the finer points of ornamentation, pronounciation and style for experienced singers. *Ensembles Coaching for performing singers in diction and style in performance with instrumental ensembles. *"Theater and Art Song Master Class" An intesive labortaory for singers exploring the stage and concert repertoire conducted by Adrienne Cooper and Zalmen Mlotek.For performers. *"KlezKamp Community Chorus" All KlezKampers are invited to join Zalmen Mlotek in singing fun and challenging arrangements of Yiddish folk , theater and art songs. *"Spirituality and Jewish Music" Hebrew Union College ethnomusicologist Mark Kligman explores the interconnections between genres of Jewish music including khazones, hasidic and klezmer. THEATER * Join pioneering Canadian theater director Dora Wasserman as she presents and coaches scenes from classic Yiddish theater plays which explore the arrival of East European Jews to the American shore. Open to all who speak Yiddish. YIDDISH *Beginning: Perl Teitelbaum offers an introductory class in reading, writing and conversation. *Intermediate: Pessl Beckler Semel Stern returns to teach a class aimed at students with basic writing and comprehension skills. *Advanced: KlezKamp is happy to welcome back veteran Yiddish instructor Pesakh Fiszman who will present an advanced class featuring readings and excerpts of Yiddish literature and prose. *Wexology: Canada's gift to Yiddish, Michael Wex returns to offer "From Kiddush to Kaddish" his third annual joyride through the backroads of unexplored Yiddish its uses and derivations. No knowledge of Yiddish is required. * PLUS: Nightly kabarets, dancing to live music, impromptu concerts, lectures, films, organzied "slow jams" for beginning players, and suprise guests! SPECIAL EVENTS * Join us in honoring the life and career of Benjamin Gebiner Forward journalist, WEVD commentator and Executive Director Emeritus of the Workmen's Circle as he talks about his career in Jewish education, social service and journalism. The 96 year old Professor Gebiner will be given our annual Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremony at KlezKamp. * All attendees are cordially invited to the bar mitzvah of KlezKamp veteran Lincoln Schnur-Fishman son of Rabbi Susan Schnur and Leonard Fishman as he celebrates his coming of age. * Juggling diva and comedienne Sara Felder will present the New York premier of her critically acclaimed one woman show "June Bride". Chaim 'eynekh Sapoznik ______________________________________________________ End of Mendele Vol. 5.133