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Rudy Simons and Michigan’s Great Jewish Songwriters, 1920s-1960s

Sunday, September 25

10:30 a.m. reception; 11 a.m. program
Berman Center for the Performing Arts, Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield
Kosher brunch and lecture $8 members, $10 non-members

Join Evelyn Orback, former Jewish Ensemble Theater director and the JHSM for a wonderful morning of music and melody.

“All of me, why not take all of me…” Sing along and hear the story of the American composer and musician Seymour Simons, who wrote this lasting lyrical song and was popular Detroit-area orchestra leader, radio producer and band leader.  His son Rudy will share insight on his father’s life and accomplishments along with those of other notable musicians of the era including Jay Gorney (Abraham Gornetsky), Bernie Katz, Gerald Marks and Larry Rosenthal.  Musical accompaniment by pianist Jon Milan.  Presented in conjunction with the JCC Stephen Gottlieb Festival of the Arts and co-sponsored by the JCC Meyers Library, the JCC Arts, Culture and Education Dept., and the West Bloomfield Library.  RSVP to info@michjewishhistory.org or 248-432-5517.

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Jews have been in Michigan since 1761...

First Jewish Settler in Michigan Our Mission:
To educate, celebrate and promote awareness of the contributions of the Jews of Michigan to our state, our nation and the world.

Who We Are and What We Do:
Founded in 1959, the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan:

  • Documents over 240 years of our rich heritage in Michigan Jewish History, the longest continuously published journal of local Jewish history in North America

  • Sponsors programs, exhibits and tours for adults and youth that make Jewish history in our state a personal adventure for all

  • Reaches out to make connections with Jewish communities throughout the state as well as with other historical organizations and museums

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Jewish Historical Society of Michigan
6600 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322-3003
Phone: 248.432.5517
www.michjewishhistory.org
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