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Love is the Ground: Album Release & Queer Jewish Music Night

  • Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East Philadelphia, PA, 19106 United States (map)

Celebrate the release of Rena Branson’s new album, Love Is the Ground, at The Weitzman’s finale event for Pride Month. Branson’s music seamlessly weaves together Hebrew liturgy, English poetry, and wordless nigunim (spiritual melodies). This 2-set concert includes featured songs from the album and original compositions by Branson’s West Philly-based queer Jewish musical collaborators, including Rachel Chang, Dr. Koach Baruch Frazier, Aly Halpert, Marques Hollie, Joni Leibovic and Marni Loffman; with additional accompaniment by Mel Hsu and Koof Ibi. The evening will be emceed by Rabbi Mónica Gomery. Attendees are welcome to move and sing along throughout the event. Come as you are!

Earlier Event: May 19
Site: Yizkor/King Manor
Later Event: September 15
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