Join us for our first salon of 5786, featuring Mae Kessler. Mae will be presenting "A History of Klezmer!" We’ll explore what we know about who was playing it, when it was played, traditional instrumentation, and how it has changed from the middle ages in Europe to the modern day. We’ll also delve into what the different types of tunes are and what they sound like. Join us for an evening of history, music and fun!

Mae Kessler has been performing in bands locally and internationally for over a decade. She plays violin with several klezmer ensembles including Tzepl, Varda, and a regional incarnation of Christina and the Zamlers. In partnership with Temple Beth Hatfiloh she was awarded a grant from the Yiddish Book Center's Yiddish Arts and Culture Initiative for Jewish Communities, and is part of their 2025--2026 cohort. She is passionate about increasing local and regional opportunities to learn, share, and celebrate Yiddish culture. Expect to see some programming in late March 2026 at TBH for klezmer music, dance and song! 

ABOUT OUR SHABBAT SALON

For our Shabbat Salons, we will join in-person in community to celebrate Shabbat in the social hall with several prayers before we enjoy a catered vegetarian dinner by Nineveh.  The presentation begins around 8:00 pm, and the event typically concludes at 9:00 pm. Each menu is specially created just for TBH!

MENU: C

• Green salad with herb vinaigrette
• Red lentil soup
• Carrot dip with pita chips
• Pearl couscous w/ smoked paprika feta, herbs and garbanzo beans
• Spanikopita
• Tahini brownies
   

Dinner is $20 per person. RSVP is required for the dinner only. You may join us for the presentation without an RSVP.

HOW TO REGISTER

Complete the form below and pay online. If you prefer to pay by CHECK OR CASH, please e-mail your dinner RSVP to kiverson@bethhatfiloh.org. You may drop your payment in the Mail Box in the TBH foyer by the admin office or you may pay the night of the event.

Once dinner registration has closed, payment for dinner is non-refundable if you have to cancel. However, you may transfer your dinner ticket to another person. 

Important Note: Event Registration is for the dinner ONLY. You may attend the  speaker presentation without having dinner. Registration  closes the Wednesday before the Salon at 5:00 pm.

Please put any dietary restrictions in the notes.