"Yiddish Songs of Social Change" - Golden Thread Ensemble

Don’t miss our headline concert! Klezmer meets chamber music!

The Golden Thread Ensemble presents “Yiddish Songs of Social Change” — featuring Grammy-winning vocalist Lorin Sklamberg of The Klezmatics and acclaimed Latvian singer Sasha Lurje.

Arranged by Craig Judelman, this extraordinary project breathes new life into Yiddish musical traditions.

Through a tapestry of folk ballads, theater tunes, and reimagined classics, the ensemble tells the story of Jewish communities navigating transformation — from labor struggles and women’s rights to questions of faith, assimilation, and belonging. The result: music that is both historically rich and deeply human.

� Featuring world-class European and American musicians, The Golden Thread Septet bridges past and present, tradition and innovation — reminding us how Yiddish song continues to inspire and connect across generations.

� Saturday, November 15 · 7:30 PM · The Venue CU
� Admission is free — but space is limited. Reserve now! https://www.cujf.org/yiddishfest

You may also like the following events from Midwest Yiddishfest :

• This Friday, 14th November, 03:00 pm, Yiddish 101 in Champaign
• This Saturday, 15th November, 09:45 am, Kids’ Yiddish Storytime in Champaign
• This Saturday, 15th November, 01:30 pm, "Written in Breath" with Anthony Mordechair Tzvi Russell in Champaign

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