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 @ 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 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.