Returning to the Havurah of the Desert based on popular demand,

Concert & Conversation: Jews, Music, and the American Dream: How Jews Defined the American Experience through Popular Song

Ben Sidran, in person and on the piano. Location provided in confirmation email.

The Jews have never been more than 3% of the American population yet, through their work as composers, publishers, performers, and entrepeneurs, they defined the world of popular music. How and why did this Jewish enterprise shape the terms of the American dream and change the way all Americans saw themselves? Come learn about this in person!

Ben Sidran's bio is at: https://bensidran.com/

10:00 am (note later-than-usual time):

Bagels & Schmooze
You are welcome to bring your own coffee in a sealed container or cup with a lid.

10:30 am:

Brief opening announcements
Presentation
Question-and-answer period

12:00 noon: Conclusion

For 2025-2026, we have a “Jews Around the World” theme. Upcoming speakers are below, and we open the doors early for bagels and schmooze. Location provided in confirmation email.

Sunday, April 12, 10:00 am: From Iberia to Amsterdam & Beyond: The Atlantic Islands in Sephardic Migration and Diaspora Formation. Roger Martinez-D’Avila, live Zoom.

Sunday, May 17, 10:00 am: Kreplach & Dim Sum: Yes, There are Jews in China! Robyn Helzner, live Zoom.

Speaker: March 15, 2026

By Havurah of the Desert

Speaker: March 15, 2026

Concert and Conversation: Jews, Music, and the American Dream -Ben Sidran (in person and on the piano!)