Celebrate great songs and comedy that bravely confront the powers that be.  Sing along with Dylan, Ochs, Simon, Baez, Odetta, Belafonte, Seeger, and learn Jewish songs of protest in Yiddish and Ladino.  Unearth the forgotten roots of Yiddish satire. Enjoy the comic and satiric brilliance of comics such as Bruce, Carlin, Shearer, Mabley, Gregory, Sykes, Oliver, Stewart, Colbert and others. 

Join Laura Wetzler, singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist and lecturer in a multimedia presentation and see how art can be a force for resistance and hope in hard times.

Laura has devoted years of study and performance to diverse, multicultural World music, as well as to the history of American popular entertainment and European Art Music. She takes particular joy in sharing the fascinating and beautiful contributions of Jewish-American and African-American artists to our musical cultural heritage.

Following the program, we will continue the conversation with a home-cooked lunch around our community table.  All are welcome!  Advance lunch reservations are required and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the day before the program.  Suggested donation of $3 for adults over age 60.  $7 for all others.

Federation makes these programs possible through the generous support of our community.

Please note EARLY START TIME of 10:30am for this special program.