Join klezmer musician Deborah Strauss and Yiddish teacher Kolya Borodulin for a May Day get-together with songs, stories, and dance in Yiddish and English.
Discover the story of the Progressive Musical Benevolent Society, a cornerstone of New York’s Yiddish musical community. Founded by immigrant klezmer musicians, the PMBS evolved from a labor union into a mutual aid network and, eventually, a burial society. Drawing on Dan Carkner’s archival research and Dave Levitt’s family history, this talk explores its origins, purpose, and the notable figures who shaped its legacy.
