Yehudit (Judith): A New Opera by Iris Karlin ‒ Reclaiming a Feminist Legacy

Temple Emanu-El (1 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065)

In her opera premiere, Iris Karlin, Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music ‘24 has redeveloped the story (as both composer and librettist) of Yehudit through a modern feminist lens into a musical midrash (creative interpretation), determined to bring forth and reclaim the Chanukah legend.

HUC-JIR Soup Kitchen 36th Anniversary Gala

Join us as we celebrate double chai, 36 years of service at the HUC-JIR Soup Kitchen with a magical night of performances from students and alumni, dinner, drinks, auction winners, and raffles.