May 21 @ 7:30pm | Enigma Amphitheatre

Outdoors and overlooking the bay, Award-winning fiddler and singer-songwriter Henley captures the heartbeat of Sephardic life and music, fusing Ladino and Hebrew with touches of Arabic, Turkish, and Persian. She is accompanied by Duncan Wickel on vocals, cello, and guitar. 

“A beautiful fusion of Sephardic and American folk tunes.” - Acoustic Guitar Magazine

May 27 @ 7:30pm | U.C.S.D. Natural Sciences Building Auditorium

Are Universities still revered institutes of study, research, and discourse, and how will they be in the future? Former Yale President and Professor of Psychology Peter Salovey who coined the term “Emotional Intelligence,” joins esteemed Rabbi Meir Soloveichik of Yeshiva University known for podcasts Bible 365 and Jerusalem 365 for a lively conversation moderated by author and UCSD Professor of Physics, Brian Keating.

Co-sponsored by Yale Club of San Diego, and UCSD Jewish Studies

June 5 @ 7:30pm | The Lawrence Family JCC

Written by Ali Viterbi with Sarah Price Keating, Rebecca Myers, and Todd Salovey

Directed by Todd Salovey

An inspiring and uplifting celebration honoring 6 incredible San Diego Jewish women. An evening of stories and songs, images and inspiration.

This year’s honorees are: Tina Beranbaum, Becky Cherlin Baird, Silvana Christy, Dr. Laurie Greenberg, Lori Kaye (z”l), Rabbi Yael Ridberg.

Sponsored by Women's Philanthropy group of Jewish Federation of San Diego County; co-sponsored by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.

June 8 @ 2:00pm | The Hive at Leichtag Commons in Encinitas

Written by Ali Viterbi with Sarah Price Keating, Rebecca Myers, and Todd Salovey

Directed by Todd Salovey

An inspiring and uplifting celebration honoring 6 incredible San Diego Jewish women. An evening of stories and songs, images and inspiration.

This year’s honorees are: Tina Beranbaum, Becky Cherlin Baird, Silvana Christy, Dr. Laurie Greenberg, Lori Kaye (z”l), Rabbi Yael Ridberg.

Sponsored by Women's Philanthropy group of Jewish Federation of San Diego County; co-sponsored by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.

June 8 @ 7:00pm | First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego

JFest’s yearly celebration with two fun and fiery segments opens with Yale Strom’s original cantata, Uncle Albert and Brother Franz, weaving together genres from classical to jazz to East European and performed by San Diego Pro Arte Voices under the direction of Dr. Patrick Walders. Then Hot Pstromi will explore the musical instersections of Jews and Roma of Eastern Europe. Yale is joined by Tripp Sprague, Fred Benedetti, Tyler Kreutel, Luke Little, and Elizabeth Schwartz plus 7-string guitarist Vadim Kolpakov. Virtuoso Kolpakov was featured as a musician and dancer with Madonna!

June 10 @ 7:30pm | Congregation Adat Yeshurun, La Jolla 

An immersive experience of Syrian Jewish culture with a gourmet dinner, lively music, stories and history. Traditionally from Aleppo and Damascus, they remain one of the most fascinating communities that greatly value their culture and unique traditions. Featuring stories and history from educators Rachel Tawil Abraham and Dr. Mickey Abraham, Haia R’nana Bchiri, and musicians Fouad Sawa and Danny Myers.

Co-sponsored by Congregation Adat Yeshurun

June 16, (SOLD OUT)
June 17 @ 7:30 PM | David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family JCC

The latest work of one of the most critically hailed comedians of his generation. Alex Edelman is best known for solo shows blurring the line between his stand-up comedy roots and narrative-driven storytelling. His last offering, Just For Us, played more than 500 performances worldwide including on Broadway before premiering as an HBO original comedy special in April of 2024, earning him a place on the Time 100 list, a Tony Award, and an Emmy award. Edelman appeared in Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial debut for Netflix, Unfrosted.

June 18 @ 7:30pm | New Village Arts Theatre

Leonard Cohen was Perla Batalla’s friend, mentor, and longtime collaborator. In a beautiful performance which has toured the world, Grammy-nominated songstress Perla Batalla celebrates the man she knew; his music, poetry, and sly humor. Hallelujah! 

“Onstage, offstage, digital or analog, I love Perla Batalla”  - Leonard Cohen

“…There could be no sweeter sounding bird on the wire that leads 

back to Cohen’s 50-year legacy in music than Batalla…”  - Variety, Chris Willman

June 29 @ 6:00pm | California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Broadway's greatest melodies take center stage in There's a Place for Us, a dazzling new musical revue honoring the legendary Jewish composers and lyricists who shaped the American musical theater. From Broadway’s Golden Age, with the contributions of the Gershwins, Irving Berlin and Richard Rodgers that uplifted a country at war— to the brilliance of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim up to the contemporary genius of  Stephen Schwartz, this concert co-produced by JFest and CCAE Theatricals showcases the unforgettable music that has inspired generations of theatergoers.

Through stirring performances and insightful narration, There's a Place for Us explores the cultural and historical impact of Jewish artists on Broadway, weaving together beloved songs from West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Funny Girl, South Pacific,  and many more. A tribute to resilience, creativity, and the power of storytelling, this production is a joyous and poignant celebration of the voices that still give Broadway its heart and soul.

June 30 @ 7:30pm | Lawrence Family JCC

Broadway's greatest melodies take center stage in There's a Place for Us, a dazzling new musical revue honoring the legendary Jewish composers and lyricists who shaped the American musical theater. From Broadway’s Golden Age, with the contributions of the Gershwins, Irving Berlin and Richard Rodgers that uplifted a country at war— to the brilliance of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim up to the contemporary genius of  Stephen Schwartz, this concert co-produced by JFest and CCAE Theatricals showcases the unforgettable music that has inspired generations of theatergoers.

Through stirring performances and insightful narration, There's a Place for Us explores the cultural and historical impact of Jewish artists on Broadway, weaving together beloved songs from West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Funny Girl, South Pacific,  and many more. A tribute to resilience, creativity, and the power of storytelling, this production is a joyous and poignant celebration of the voices that still give Broadway its heart and soul.