Klezmer! Who knew?
It was a lazy day for me until we headed into town where we had pecan pie à la mode, for dinner, on a bench outside Hominy Grill... a Charleston institution serving classic southern specialties that taste just like Grandma used to make (well, if Grandma had known how to cook, that is! But that's another story….). Then it was off to usher!
One word that comes to mind, when describing our volunteer opportunities is eclectic...(one meaning: selecting what seems best of various styles, methods, or ideas).
Tonight's event was part of Piccolo Spoleto at BSBI Synagogue (1852): A concert of Jewish jazz with a repertoire of Klezmer (Jewish soul music), Yiddish swing standards and vocal/instrumental comedic parodies of Mickey Katz. This program, and others in the series, reflect Charleston's 400-year-old Jewish heritage and culture.
It was a entertaining lesson for us. Throughout the concert, Ian Kay, the band leader/vocalist, would give us history and Yiddish lessons. While most of the attendees were Jewish and understood what he was saying, we laughed simply in response to everyone else's expressions of delight. The ensemble was as talented as any we have seen, thus far, and we found ourselves clapping and OYing with the rest of them. It was a real nachas (joy, pleasure).
We ran into Betty and Helen who we met when we were selling tickets (May 25th). They were just as fun and thrilled to see Steve and me as we had hoped (last photo). Definitely an eclectic night of music! After meeting all Betty's friends, we understood Brith Sholom Beth Israel's motto: Come be a part of the "friendliest shul in the South."
One word that comes to mind, when describing our volunteer opportunities is eclectic...(one meaning: selecting what seems best of various styles, methods, or ideas).
Tonight's event was part of Piccolo Spoleto at BSBI Synagogue (1852): A concert of Jewish jazz with a repertoire of Klezmer (Jewish soul music), Yiddish swing standards and vocal/instrumental comedic parodies of Mickey Katz. This program, and others in the series, reflect Charleston's 400-year-old Jewish heritage and culture.
It was a entertaining lesson for us. Throughout the concert, Ian Kay, the band leader/vocalist, would give us history and Yiddish lessons. While most of the attendees were Jewish and understood what he was saying, we laughed simply in response to everyone else's expressions of delight. The ensemble was as talented as any we have seen, thus far, and we found ourselves clapping and OYing with the rest of them. It was a real nachas (joy, pleasure).
We ran into Betty and Helen who we met when we were selling tickets (May 25th). They were just as fun and thrilled to see Steve and me as we had hoped (last photo). Definitely an eclectic night of music! After meeting all Betty's friends, we understood Brith Sholom Beth Israel's motto: Come be a part of the "friendliest shul in the South."
2 comments:
You're right ! Very eclectic things you're doing and enjoying ! How fun that is ! Love, M.
Wow! This makes our little festivals look pretty puny. Enjoy! Enjoy@ Carol
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