Happening Now
July 13, 2026
to August 24, 2026
Ashkenaz returns to Earl Bales Park with the fourth annual edition of the Summer Jam FREE concert series.
The international premiere of an upbeat, witty, and timely documentary about the global Yiddish cultural renaissance.
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Directed by Ros Horin (Australia, 2024) 95 minutes
An upbeat, witty, and timely snapshot of the global Yiddish cultural renaissance. Australian director Ros Horin takes us inside the art and practices of a diverse group of innovative international artists who create new works about the important issues of our time in the Yiddish language. The film asks why they create in Yiddish, what it means to them personally and professionally, and what obstacles they must overcome to revive what was once considered a dying language. In the end, as we see these artists come together in joyous, vibrant, international festivals to share their works, their skills, and their passion with the next generation. Featuring amazing performances and numerous alumni of the Ashkenaz Festival (YID!, The Bashevis Singers, Sasha Lurje, Sveta Kundish, Polina Shepherd, Alan Bern, Daniel Kahn), some of whom will be present for this screening.
Presented in loving memory of Eda Zimler-Schiff z”l
Co-Presented with Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Presented by:
A Kultura Collective Member
In Partnership with:
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Start Date: August 28, 2024
7:30 – 10pm EDT
Downtown Toronto
Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP
55 Bloor Street West, Cinema 8
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$16-18
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