Name: Golden Age Festival
Start: 2026-10-25T12:00:00.000Z
Location: (Leonardo Plaza) Tarshish St 8, Eilat, Israel

Summary:

The Golden Age Festival presents a variety of performances and lectures on songs in Hebrew and Yiddish music, featuring artists such as Yoni Eilat and Gadi Yagil. There will be lectures on the history of the songs, behind-the-scenes stories, and the connections between different songs. The program includes musical performances, rare audio and video clips, and stories about the influence of Yiddish in Israel.

Description (translated from Hebrew):

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What's in the Program?

Dear Mother of Mine
- Lecturer: Prof. David Assaf
- Singing: Yoni Eilat
- Piano: Gilad Shapira
  Explore the evolution of songs in Hebrew and Yiddish music. An emotional journey behind the scenes of Hebrew and Yiddish songs: how was the "Yiddishe Mame" born, what is the connection between "Al HaDerech Etz Omed" and "Uf Gozal", and where did the lone streetlight stand? A special session inspired by David Assaf's new book, revealing the stories, characters, and circumstances behind beloved songs.
Chava Sings Yiddish
- Yoni Eilat
  A lecture on the enchanting magic of Yiddish songs by an important singer in Hebrew music, featuring rare audio and video clips.
Congratulations and Success
- Gadi Yagil
  A rare stage appearance featuring humor and music, in the show "In a Lucky Hour," accompanied by a pianist.
Really Appreciating: Yiddish and Hebrew Meet in Israel
- Dr. Rubik Rosenthal
  A lecture on the rich presence of Yiddish in Israeli slang, idioms inherited from Yiddish, sayings born from Jewish jokes, and introductions to Yiddish proverbs and curses. These will answer the age-old question: why is it "funnier in Yiddish"?
The Story of a Melody
- Yiddishpiel Theatre
- Musical Direction and Piano: Misha Blecherovitz
- Singing and Acting: Sivan Kiner Kissinger, Hen Tamir
  An emotional musical performance that bridges tradition, memory, and culture through the melodies and songs of the Jewish world. A rich and emotional journey, combining classics from Broadway musicals, gems from Yiddishpiel productions, and beloved songs accompanying the Jewish people throughout the ages.

For more details, call: 03-5254660

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