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Jewish Music Series

L’Chaim! To Life!

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The Jewish Music Series at Sonoma State is a presentation of the Department of Music and the Jewish Studies Program. Now in its 10th year, the series is widely acclaimed for its breadth, depth, and musical excellence as it poses the eternal question of “What makes music Jewish?”
The concerts, a component of the “Survey of Jewish Music” class, are at 5:30 p.m. in Schroeder Hall at the Green Music Center, are Free and open to the public, $6 parking fee applies.

For more information contact the Department of Music at 707-664-2324 or Jewish Studies Program Director Brian S. Wilson.

Spring 2025 Jewish Music Series schedule:

February 6, 2025 - Noam Lemish and Amos Hoffman

February 20, 2025 - Jeremiah Lockwood and Judith Berkson

March 6, 2025 - Qadim Ensemble - Sacred Music

March 27, 2025 - JIVE - Dayenu

April 10, 2025 - Veretski Pass with Joel Rubin

April 24, 2025 - Brian S. Wilson - Sonoma Musica Viva

 

If you would like to donate to the Jewish Music Series, please go to our DONATION PAGE and write "For the Jewish Music Series" in the comments. Thank you for your consideration! 

Past Jewish Music Series Performers

The logo of the Jewish Music Series combines musical notation with Hebrew letters in a modern representation of "L' Chayim!" (To Life!). Concept and graphic design by Jerry Wilson.

6 Feb | Thursday
Noam Lemish
Jewish Music Series Noam Lemish and Amos Hoffman

The Amos Hoffman & Noam Lemish quartet offers an inspired blend of jazz and Jewish folk melodies.

Free Event, parking $6

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Shroeder Hall

20 Feb | Thursday
Lockwood
Jewish Music Series Jeremiah Lockwood and Judith Berkson

Jeremiah Lockwood and Judith Berkson

Voices from Khazones Underground, the spiritual music virtuoso cantorial revival. 

Free event, parking $6

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Shroeder Hall

6 Mar | Thursday
Qadim
Jewish Music Series Qadim Ensemble - Sacred Music

Qadim Ensemble – Sacred Music

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Shroeder Hall

27 Mar | Thursday
Jive
Jewish Music Series JIVE - Dayenu

JIVE (Jewish Innovative Voices & Experiences) presents – Dayenu

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Shroeder Hall

10 Apr | Thursday
Veretski Pass
Jewish Music Series Veretski Pass with Joel Rubin

Veretski Pass with Joel Rubin

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Shroeder Hall

24 Apr | Thursday
Wilson
Jewish Music Series Brian S. Wilson - Sonoma Musica Viva

The Music of Brian S. Wilson 

New works for voice and chamber ensembles featuring the SSU Concert Choir in Prayer for Peace.

Free event, parking $6

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Shroeder Hall