Jewish events this week: book talks, doc flick, comedy, and much music

June 29, 4:20 PMNY Jewish Culture ExaminerDavid Cooper

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Scribblers on the Roof: Every Monday of the Summer, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, on the roof of Ansche Chesed you can to hear Jewish fiction writers read from their recent work. Tonight June 29th,: Joshua Halberstam (A Seat at the Table) and Dara Horn (All Other Nights), Ansche Chesed, 251 W. 100th Street (betw. West End Ave. & B’way) in Manhattan. (212) 865-0600

Conversions: How an Italian-Catholic mobster from Queens and an African-American atheist from Harlem found their way to Orthodox Judaism.
Ernest Adams, author of From Ghetto to Ghetto: An African American Journey to Judaism, in conversation with Louis Ferrante, author of Unlocked: The Life and Crimes of a Mafia Insider. Moderated by Sandee Brawarsky, book critic for The Jewish Week.
Ernest Adams grew up in a basement apartment in Harlem, spending summers on his grandfather’s North Carolina farm during the Jim Crow era and coming of age during the Black Power era.  While at law school, a friendship with a rabbi’s son prompted his journey to Judaism.  He currently works as an executive coach and psychologist.  Louis Ferrante is a former Ma?a insider who spent nine years in federal and state prisons.  There, he educated himself and became increasingly drawn to Judaism.  After successfully appealing his own case, he was granted a release and is now a full-time writer.  His ?rst book, Unlocked, is to be made into a ?lm for Lorraine Bracco.
Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 PM, Congregation Rodeph Sholom, 7 West 83rd Street. Program at 7 pm, followed by reception and book-signing. FREE but reservations suggested.  events@jewishweek.org

Brooklyn Sephardi Hip-hop producer Diwon joins forces with rock guitarist Dugans to performThe Static: The duo of Diwon and Dugans have tapped into the cinematic space of sonic dreams. The songs sound like Soundtracks to films yet unmade or perhaps lost and forgotten. The walls of sound that flow throughout the "dreams of static" sessions are the balance of Diwon, the hip hop producer from Brooklyn and Dugans, the guitar slinging rocker from Austin. Tuesday June 30 at 10:00 PM at The Stone, Avenue C and 2nd Street in Manhattan. $10, students 13-19 half-price, kids 12 and under are admitted for free. There are no advance ticket sales: all admissions are at the door prior to each performance.

Jewish rapper Eprhyme performs for HOT97's Who's Next Live  Showcase Wednesday July 1,Doors open 8:00 PM, performance is 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM at SOBs, 204 Varick Street at West Houston in Manhattan. $10 in advance, $12 day of. Other performers on the program include John Forte, Bazaar Royale, and Wordsmith. Hosted by : Peter Rosenberg and Lord Finesse.

Thursday July 2nd 2009
The Shuk
7:30pm
$10 Advance, $12 at the Door






'The Shuk is an Israeli ensemble of musicians and educators brought together by their love of the Jewish musical tradition and their desire to share its diverse sounds and rhythms with the world. Together, Yoni Avital (vocals, world flutes, guitar), Efi Amouyal (vocals, cajon, percussion, udu, shofar, didgeridoo, charango), Ami Yares (vocals, guitar, banjo, and oud), and Gavri Tov Yares (vocals, contrabass) perform throughout Israel, Europe and North America. Drom, 85 Avenue A (b/w 5th & 6th) in Manhattan. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. (212) 777-1157

Up On The Roof: Borislav Strulev and Friends in Concert: Cellist Borislav Strulev brings a hip vibe that will have you dancing on the rooftop. Thursday, July 2, 8:00 PM at The JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. at 76th St. $10, $8 members.
 

 

 

 

Comedy Below Canal™ with Andy Borowitz and Friends   At the latest installment of Comedy Below Canal™, award-winning satirist Andy Borowitz, creator of BorowitzReport.com, performs stand-up and signs copies of his just-released book, Who Moved My Soap? The CEO's Guide to Surviving in Prison: Bernie Madoff Edition. Special guest Dean Obeidallah of Comedy Central's Axis of Evil Comedy and The Watch List will also be performing. Date & Time: Thursday, Jul 2, 2009, 9:00pm Location: 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson Street Directions Venue: 92YTribeca Mainstage Code: T-MM5CM41-01 Price: $10.00

 

For more info: David Cooper