Adults

Mazal Tov, Amigos!: Jews and Latin American Music with Moshe Morad

Tue 02/22/22By

The JCC of Syracuse is partnering with the Mandel JCC for a virtual event on March 9th

LIVE from Israel! Explore the worldly wonders of Jewish-Latin American music alongside prominent radio broadcaster, Moshe Morad. Morad will cover everything from early 20th century Yiddish Tango in Buenos Aires, to the first import of Cuban musicians laying down  rhythms in the US via the Catskills in the early 1950s, to “The Marvelous Jew” of  Salsa music in the 1970s. You will also get to hear current musical collaborations around the world.

Dr. Moshe Morad is a Ethnomusicologist and a respected radio broadcaster in Israel, specializing in World Music with a focus on Latin music. Alongside Dr. Amalia Ran, he has co-edited the book Mazal Tov, Amigos!: Jews and Popular Music in the Americas, winner of the Society for Ethnomusicology Jewish SIG Book Award in 2018.

To receive Zoom access for this event, please register via our calendar event below and check your email for a follow-up confirmation with the Zoom info.

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Adults & Seniors

JCC to hold February Break Vacation Camp from Feb. 21–25

Wed 01/12/22By

January 10, 2022

Get set for your child to embark on a new and exciting adventure each day during the upcoming February school break. The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center will offer a February Break vacation camp for children in grades K-6 Feb. 21–25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center on 5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt. Children may attend just one day or all five days. Early/late care is available every day to extend the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A variety of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities are lined up each day to keep the children busy and entertained. From outdoor activities and arts and crafts to sports and games and more, there will be something for everyone to make this upcoming break from school a ton of fun.

All campers should bring winter clothing for daily outdoor activities, weather permitting, including waterproof pants, coats, hats and gloves. Sneakers are required to play in the gym.

Campers are also asked to bring a non-meat lunch. An afternoon snack will be provided.

Early registration pricing is available through Feb. 11. Discount for JCC members, however membership or JCC program enrollment is not necessary for a child to attend the Winter Break vacation camp.

For more information contact Amy at 315-445-2040, ext. 122, [email protected], or download the flyer and registration form above.

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