Step into the rich tapestry of Jewish musical heritage with. Eileen Wingard and a community of music aficionados as they showcase and appreciate iconic musical gems from the Astor Judaica Library’s Jewish music collection.

The 2026-27 season will feature six complimentary programs of music by Jewish-born Classical Composers.

October 29, 2026:
Composers from Russia's Jewish Folksong Society. Guest: Ph.D candidate, Ilana Shapiro

December 3, 2026:
French-Jewish Composers, Meyerbeer, Halevy, Alkan, Milhaud. Guest: Paris-born David Gmach

February 25, 2027:
Composers Gustav Mahler, Friedrich Gernsheim. Guest: Pianist Enrique Lombroso

April 15, 2027:
Composers Arnold Schoenberg, Ernest Bloch. Guest, Conductor David Amos

May 13, 2027:
Composers Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Lukas Foss. Guest: Michael Buczazer