Yiddish RVA Events
Yiddish RVA partners with local institutions to bring accessible and affordable Yiddish cultural programming to Richmonders of all backgrounds. While we strive to showcase all aspects of Yiddish culture and history, we are especially interested in spotlighting contemporary art, music, literature, and scholarship. Take a look at our previous events below and stay tuned for more event announcements in the coming months.
Have a suggestion for an event you’d like to co-present with Yiddish RVA? Email hello@yiddishrva.org.
Past Events:
Jordan Wax: Yiddish Song for a New Generation
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 at Congregation Or Ami
Co-Presented with Richmond Folk Music
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Jordian and His Accordion: Multilingual Songs for Kids
Sunday, September 20th at The Children’s Museum of Richmond
Co-Presented with JAMinc
Jordan Wax is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in New Mexico. Drawing on the rich legacy of Yiddish song and klezmer, his performances honor Ashkenazi musical heritage with a fresh, contemporary artistic voice.
Richmond Yiddish Week Preview (Invitation Only):
An Evening with Klezmer Fiddler Zoë Aqua
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 in the Museum District
Zoë Aqua is a Fulbright-award winning American klezmer fiddler who spent years immersed in the folk music traditions of Transylvania, Romania. Hailed as "a spectacular, mesmerizing fiddler" by Songlines Magazine, this was her first-ever appearance in Richmond, sharing an intimate program of both traditional and original tunes. While in town, Zoë taught several private lessons for local violinists interested in learning klezmer fiddle techniques.