KlezCalifornia started up in 2003 to engage the communities surrounding San Francisco Bay in Yiddish culture and klezmer music. We are building a vibrant region-wide network of individuals and families celebrating Yiddish culture. We create participatory events, both independently and in collaboration with Jewish Community Centers, synagogues, and other groups. See ABOUT US. KlezCalifornia produces a banner Yiddish Culture Festival — typically with concerts, dance parties, and participatory workshops — about once a year. Tastes of Yiddish Culture are smaller events that include dance parties, Yiddish conversation salons, sing-alongs, and workshops throughout the year. View Articles, Photos, and Videos, or see EVENTS for our upcoming and past events. For organizations interested in working with KlezCalifornia, please see Plan an Event.

KlezCalifornia provides a variety of RESOURCES that include our:

We warmly invite you, your family, and friends to enrich your lives with the unique pleasures of Yiddish culture. We need and welcome your tax-deductible Financial Support! You are assured excellent (cultural) returns regardless of economic conditions!