Miriam Hoffman

West Boca Community Theatre To Celebrate The Legacy of Joe Papp This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

Join the West Boca Community Theater on June 22nd for a musical celebration honoring the legacy of Joe Papp, a pivotal figure in American theater.

YI Love Jewish to Present BULLS AND BEARS: THE ADVENTURES OF MENACHEM MENDL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2022

On March 2, 2022, Yiddishkayt Initiative will present a day of events on what would have been Sholom Aleichem's 163rd birthday. One of the highlights of the day will be a virtual play reading premiere of 'Bulls and Bears: The Adventures of Menachem Mendl.'

YI LOVE YIDDISHFEST �" PURIM EDITION Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2021

The holiday of Purim has often been called “the Jewish Carnavale,” with the joys of song, laughter and drama folded into one, like tangy, fruit-filled hamantashen. That’s just the recipe for a Yiddishe Taam that the Yiddishkayt Initiative will be serving up at its first annual International VIRTUAL YI Love Yiddishfest – Purim Edition, Feb 25-28.

YI Love Jewish Partners With Five JCC's To Broadcast Virtual Yiddish Tangos
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2020

Are you looking to lift your spirit in song while enjoying the joys of Yiddish culture?

First Annual YIDDISHFEST Announces Lineup of Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019

An initial roster of artists and performers have been announced for the inaugural YI Love New York YiddishFest. Produced by the Yiddishkayt Initiative (YI) (Avi Hoffman, Producing Artistic Director) and Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Artistic Director), the nine-day festival celebrates the legacy of the Yiddish language and its impact on entertainment and culture with readings, concerts, film screenings, lectures, panel discussions, and famous personalities in the world of Jewish culture from December 21-29. Tickets for all events are available online at www.yiddishfest.org.

Inaugural YIDDISHFEST Announces Full Lineup of Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019

The Yiddishkayt Initiative (YI) (Avi Hoffman, Producing Artistic Director) and Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Artistic Director) have announced the full lineup of events for the inaugural YI Love New York YiddishFest. This selection of performances, screenings, and discussions centered around Jewish culture and Yiddish entertainment will play several New York City venues from December 21-29. Reservations are required for all events and can be made at www.yiddishfest.org.

Inaugural YIDDISHFEST Comes to NYC for Chanukah 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2019

Over nine days in Decembera?"coinciding with Chanukah 2019a?"Jewish cultural organizations from across New York will come together for YI Love New York YiddishFest. Produced by the Yiddishkayt Initiative (YI) (Avi Hoffman, Producing Artistic Director) and Theatre for the New City (Crystal Field, Artistic Director), the inaugural festival features a curated lineup of theatrical presentations, concerts, film screenings, lectures, panel discussions, and famous personalities in the world of Jewish culture from December 21-29. Tickets for all events are available online at www.yiddishfest.org.

YIDDISHFEST Offers The Whole Mishpukhe A Renaissance In Contemporary Jewish Culture And Language
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2018

The press has called Tony Award-nominated director, Broadway actress and singer Eleanor Reissa the "Yiddish Beyonce." Yiddish movies have been showcased at Sundance and film festivals world-wide. Mario "Moishele" Alfonso teases audience with his lecture entitled, "Making Yiddish Sexy Again." Some 5,000 Yiddish words are now officially part of the English language.

Miriam Hoffman Will Read Selections From Her New Book 'A Breed Apart,' at Books & Books in Coral Gables
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2018

MIRIAM HOFFMAN, author, scholar, playwright & survivor will be reading selections from her new book A Breed Apart: Reflections of a Young Refugee, today, January 23, 2018, at 8pm at the Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave Coral Gables, Florida. She will be joined by her son, Avi Hoffman, the award-winning actor & performer, with special musical guest, Randi Fishenfeld. The evening will include a multi-media presentation, discussion, Q&A & book signing. The event, which is co-sponsored by the University of Miami/Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, will be FREE & open to the public.

Miriam Hoffman Will Read Selections From Her New Book 'A Breed Apart,' at Books & Books in Coral Gables
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2018

MIRIAM HOFFMAN, author, scholar, playwright & survivor will be reading selections from her new book A Breed Apart: Reflections of a Young Refugee, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 8pm at the Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave Coral Gables, Florida. She will be joined by her son, Avi Hoffman, the award-winning actor & performer, with special musical guest, Randi Fishenfeld. The evening will include a multi-media presentation, discussion, Q&A & book signing. The event, which is co-sponsored by the University of Miami/Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, will be FREE & open to the public.

Miriam Hoffman to Read From Her Latest Book at The PGA Arts Center
by Carol Kassie - Jan 3, 2018

Miriam Hoffman, author, scholar, journalist, playwright and survivor will read selections from her new book A Breed Apart: Reflections of a Young Refugee, on Monday, January 15, 2018, at 7pm at the PGA Arts Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She will be joined onstage by her son, Avi, the award-winning actor and performer who is currently appearing in the 20th Anniversary Production of his Too Jewish? at the PGA Arts Center through January 21st. The evening will also include a multimedia presentation, discussion, Q & A and book signing. The event will be FREE and open to the public.

Avi Hoffman's TOO JEWISH? Returns To Florida For 20th Anniversary Production At PGA Arts Center
by Carol Kassie - Dec 28, 2017

In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Avi Hoffman's Too Jewish? will return to South Florida. Produced by PGA Arts Center in Association with Yiddishkayt Initiative, Inc & University of Miami Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, Too Jewish? will begin performances at PGA in Palm Beach Gardens, on Thursday, December 28 & run through Sunday, January 21, 2018.

Avi Hoffman's TOO JEWISH? Opens At The PGA Arts Center On December 28th
by Carol Kassie - Dec 27, 2017

In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Avi Hoffman's Too Jewish? will return to South Florida. Produced by PGA Arts Center in Association with Yiddishkayt Initiative, Inc & University of Miami Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, Too Jewish? will begin performances at PGA in Palm Beach Gardens, on Thursday, December 28 and run through Sunday, January 21, 2018.

The Last Entirely Yiddish Musical Performed On Broadway In 1968 Lead Subject RETURNS To South Florida
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2017

Renowned actor Avi Hoffman will star in the South Florida premiere of Reflections of A Lost Poet. Reflections will run at The Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center's (MAR-JCC) Cultural Arts Theatre (JCAT) from Wednesday, December 13 through Sunday, December 24, 2017.

Miriam Hoffman to Be Inducted into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame; New Book Out This Month!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017

Author, scholar, journalist and playwright, Miriam Hoffman, will come to New York this month to be inducted into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame, as she launches her newest book, A Breed Apart: Reflections of a Young Refugee.

Miriam Hoffman to Be Inducted into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame; New Book Out This Month!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017

Author, scholar, journalist and playwright, Miriam Hoffman, will come to New York this month to be inducted into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame, as she launches her newest book, A Breed Apart: Reflections of a Young Refugee.

Mandel JCC to Host a Series of Eclectic Art and Culture Events in October & November
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017

Ellen Wedner, Vice President of Arts & Culture at Mandel JCC and Director of the Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, today invited the book buffs and movie fans to several literary and cinematic events this fall in Boynton Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.

Activist Avi Hoffman To Create Programming For Holocaust Awareness
by Molly Tracy - Mar 7, 2017

Internationally renowned actor and Jewish culture activist Avi Hoffman, who was recently inducted into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame, is thrilled to announce 2017 programming that will focus on education, entertainment, tolerance, and Holocaust awareness.

NYT Presents REFLECTIONS OF A LOST POET and A JOYFUL PURIM, 3/10-11
by Hilary Kelly - Mar 7, 2014

The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene, now in it's consecutive 99th season, will present two free one-night-only events at Baruch Performing Arts Center at 7pm this coming Monday and Tuesday. These events are sponsored by The City University of New York.

National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene Announces 99th Season
by Molly Tracy - Sep 10, 2013

National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene, Executive Director Bryna Wasserman and Artistic Director Zalmen Mlotek, will present a multitude of theater and music events for its 99th season including the American premiere of the tender coming-of-age musical adapted from the 1975 Academy-Award-nominated and Golden-Globe-Award-winning film Lies My Father Told, November 10 through December 15, and the return by popular demand of The Megile Of Itzik Manger, March 2 through 16.