Hanukkah Concert 2026

Produced by the American Society for Jewish Music; co-sponsored by YIVO, the Leo Baeck Institute, and the Center for Jewish History Celebrating the joys of the season, the American Society for Jewish Music's Annual Hanukkah concert has been a popular mainstay for many years. Co-sponsored by YIVO, the Leo Baeck Institute, and the Center for Jewish History, the performance celebrates this joyous holiday with songs and stories that charm and delight audiences. This year’s concert will welcome back Paul Shapiro’s Ribs & Brisket Band, featuring Cilla Owens. Eleanor Reissa, the Tony Award-nominated director, Broadway, TV and film actress, playwright, choreographer, and critically acclaimed singer, will also read a Hanukkah story to start the program. Center for Jewish History 15 West 16th Street, NYC Directions & Parking Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the program. All public programs are wheelchair accessible. A limited number of assistive listening devices are available for deaf and hard of hearing individuals upon request (Auditorium events only). For questions about this program, please contact: [email protected]