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| Spring Festival 2011 |
30/05/2011 by Linda Goldstein |
| Wow!! Thank God I only have to wait until December to get my next fix!
Ben Sands, Hans Theessink, Abrams Brothers etc. etc. etc., I would have to use The Tavener's words as in the chorus of the winky wanky something or other to describe festival Spring 2011! We were just overdosed in music heaven!. Just out of curiosity I would love to know how many people attended? You asked who we would like to see again - Any and every member of the Sands and Abrams families, Hans any day of the week. I grew up on The Spinners at the Manchester Free Trade Hall, but one they may not be around anymore and two maybe they are an acquired taste which wouldn't suit everyone, although I personally would love to see them in Israel. Thanks Yehudit and Menachem, you make the waiting so much worthwhile and much much more. |
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| 35 years of wonderful music and friendship |
26/05/2011 by Harold Jacobs |
| As a stage manager at this JL I had an opportunity to peek behind the scenes and witness all the hard work, dedication, professionalism and creativity done so lovingly by Yehudit, Menachem and the team. Chapeau! All the performers were excellent and greatly enjoyed. My personal favorite was surprisingly Diane Kaplan's Project "Like an Olive Tree". Words cannot express the beauty and magnificence. What a fabulous weekend!
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| great fest |
24/05/2011 by caroline artzi |
| I always enjoy JL. but this year i was so laid back by the wonderful experience i had to comment! I couldn't believe that none of my friends or aquaintances ever want to join us to travel the 40 minutes it takes us to reach ginnosar and enter another world! Of course it all was brilliant if not a little overwhelming to watch and hear so many wonderful musicians and singers on such a short time we were only friday and saturday but saw 17 concerts! can it get any better? |
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| spring 2011 |
23/05/2011 by debbie zimelman |
| we loved the festival (our 5th time) and since you asked .... we would love if the abrams brothers came back every year. they have made it very special for us and all our friends. we feel very privlidged to have spent a whole weekend listening to them, and they have inspired my kids, ages 11 and 14 to put more into their music. we all came home very fulfilled from a wonderful weekend. please make the abrams brothers a permanent fixture at JL. |
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| Winter Weekend 2010 |
15/12/2010 by Linda Goldstein |
| THATS ALL FOLKS Leaving Ginosar on Saturday after the JL Winter Fest of 2010 I was wishing it was already May and I was coming back again Whilst sitting outside watching the heavy rain pouring into a thirsty Galilean Sea "This is a once in a lifetime experience" I heard some say and it was Menachem V Alone again with the rain and the heavenly voice of Diane Kaplan my heart did cheer Let's hope it's not just once in a lifetime, I thought and I admit to shedding a tear A hope that it's more than once in lifetime experience happened the evening before When the whit and song of Christine Lavin graced both us and the Galiliean shore Lucky for us she took the stage twice more and fulfilled every possible expectation And the finale she staged, what a way to send us all home with hearts in total elation Although I already knew, Shay said that David Decklbaum had recently passed away I was lucky enough to buy the very last cd where I could hear All the Taveners play Driving home through heavy rain and strong winds, I sang and tapped on the wheel I 'd forgotten how bad was their language and how great Jonathan Miller played a reel Going back to Friday when I arrived at Ginosar around about the hour of noon Whilst putting on my blue wrist band I could hear the sound men getting into tune That is always the time I love to remember when the air is so full of anticipation I bet Jesus couldn't predict this Galilee experience in the realms of holy creation Sing-a-alongs with Larry and Mindy then Lynn and Judy, truly a harmonious gift To sing out so loud and strong, to clap and tap and zap your soul and feel it uplift How could so much happiness and so much talent be packed into 26 fleeting hours? Such heights could never be reached even by climbing the worlds' highest towers! So again, again and again to Menachem, Yehudit and so many other wonderful folky folk From all who climb the Jacobs Ladder Festival to heaven never enough thanks can be spoke! |
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13/12/2010 by Devora Rahav |
| The rainy stormy weather at the 2010 Winter Weekend created a cozy atmosphere. Whoever stayed home because of the weather missed a warm and special festival. |
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12/12/2010 by Nat Zitomer |
| Dear Yehudit and Menachem,
My first time at JLF.
Incredibly well-organized. Couldn't believe that EVERYTHING ran on-time, and I hear it's the same in Spring with so much more going on.
Fantastic talent--Christine was the icing on the cake, but our local talent was first-rate. I especially enjoyed Shai and Maya, Jill Rogoff, Diane Kaplan, Larry & Mindy.
No-less important, the great atmosphere. Saw some familiar faces, but met many new ones.
So, kol hakavod--keep up the good work. I hope to be with you again!
All the best, Nat
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12/12/2010 by Judy Hanania |
| Dear Judy and Menachem,
Great festival, loved the sing alongs, Christine Lavin, Irish dancing and Tai Chi
Cheers, Judy Hanania, Pardes Hanna |
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| Smokin' Gun |
10/12/2010 by Avery Ellisman |
| Smokin' Gun?! Those guys sucked. Kept everyone up too late, dancin' and carryin' on. Geez! And that Dagey guy - imagine putting "Bang a Gong" on the JL stage. Shame! Figure if members of "The Gun" are still around, all they can shoot are blanks ... or maybe not. How will we ever find out?
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| Smokin' Gun |
14/10/2010 by Gary Dagey |
| Sure miss you guys and miss playing at JL festival, has anyone heard anything about Craig Sowers or Avery Ellisman? Hope to come back someday and play for you all again, shalom
Gary D |
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