Welcome to Yiddishland offers an upbeat\, witty and timely exploration of this international community of a rtists\, who are rediscovering and revitalising Yiddish culture. Whilst be ing a highly entertaining Arts film\, full of joyous music\, and performan ces\; it also reframes our understanding of Jewish culture and identity.\n
The film is timely in that it breaks down the current reductionist stereotyping of Jews that allow anti-Semitic hate to fester and constructi ve discourse to suffocate. It probes the nuanced aspects of Jewish culture and identity to reveal the multi-layered aspects of what it means to iden tify as Jewish and engage in Jewish culture.
\nThrough intimate inte rviews and rare behind-the-scenes access to some of the world's top musici ans and performers working in Yiddish\, we showcase the innovative works o f artists who use this ancient language as a vehicle for addressing contem porary issues such as Queer identity\, the refugee crisis\, war and author itarianism.
\nJoin us before the screening to enjoy some Yiddish tun es performed live by Spokane&rsquo\;s own klezmer band\, Meshugga Daddies! The music starts at 1pm.
\nThis event is presented as part of the Y iddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program\, a partnership with the Ame rican Library Association. Made possible by the Lilly Endowment\, Inc.
\nWe strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. \ ;To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance\, ASL requests\, or ot her ADA inquiries)\, email sday@spokanelibrary.org.
\nFor all event information inquiries\, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-53 00.
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