Klezmer-On-Hudson Day Festival

Sunday April 4th, 2027 | The Ellis, 60 Dubois St, Newburgh, NY 12550

A joyful, one-day celebration of klezmer music, Yiddish song, and Yiddish dance for all ages and experience levels. Come for just part of the day, or join us to sing, dance, and play from morgn to nakht!


MORNING
Zing Mit Mir! Children & Family Interactive Performance

Get ready to clap, stomp, sing, and dance! Judy Sweet leads an engaging, family-friendly performance featuring spirited klezmer tunes, playful Yiddish songs, and interactive dances that invite everyone to join the fun. This joyful program introduces even the littlest klezmorim to the sounds, stories, and traditions of Eastern European Jewish culture through music and movement.

AFTERNOON
Option 1: Yiddish Song Workshop

Join Noah Mitchel for an engaging workshop exploring the rich tradition of Yiddish song. Participants will learn songs by ear, discover their stories and cultural context, and experience the beauty, humor, and emotional depth of Yiddish music. All levels are welcome—no prior knowledge of Yiddish or music reading is required.

Option 2: Instrumental Klezmer Workshop

Learn the basics of klezmer music, then join the jam! Members from The Baltimorim and Pushcart Kapelye will introduce the style's distinctive sounds and traditions before leading a welcoming, facilitated jam session for instrumentalists of all levels. Bring your instrument and join the music!

EVENING
Tantshoyz! Concert & Community Dance

Enjoy an inspiring performance by Noah Mitchel & The Baltimorim, featuring vibrant klezmer music and expressive Yiddish song. Then, as the chairs are cleared away, join Judy Sweet for a community tantshoyz — a joyful, participatory dance gathering where simple traditional dances are taught and everyone is invited onto the dance floor. No partner or previous danc