Jewish Learning & Unity Day To Offer 26 Classes

DANBURY — OcTORAHfest, “A Feast of Jewish Learning and Unity” for Jewish residents of Fairfield, Litchfield, and Putnam Counties is set for Sunday, October 28, from 2 to 5:30 pm, at The Matrix Conference & Banquet Center, 39 Old Ridgebury Road.

The event is free, and suitable for all ages.

Eighteen rabbis, cantors, educators, and entertainers from all walks of Jewish life are expected to participate and 26 classes will be offered, including “What’s Love Got To Do With It?,” “Lessons I Learned from Elie Wiesel,” “#goingtocollege for teens” (presented by Harvard University Hillel), “Finding Blessing,” “Shal OHM Yoga,” “Kabbalah, and Rugrats and Jews: The Joy of Jewish Celebrations,” and the PJ Library Program for children. Among those scheduled to present Sunday afternoon is Rabbi Shaul Praver of Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown.

After the classes, Caroline Chanin will be offering a program of Yiddish songs entitled “From the Old World to the New.” Ms Chanin has performed throughout the US and Canada and has been featured on numerous radio programs. She began her career in opera and has branched out to musical theater and most recently, cabaret. She particularly enjoys exploring the Yiddish art and folk song repertoire.

Marcia Klebanow will be Ms Chanin’s accompanist.

For more information, call 203-826-9121.