Jewlicious Festival will present the eighth annual world-famous Jewlicious Music and Culture Festival from February 24-27th on the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. The nation's largest Jewish weekend cultural event, the three-day festival will bring a hip modern approach to Jewish culture through world-renowned musicians, artists, speakers, activists, and change makers. The eclectic and transformative celebration has been described as a special blend of TED, Burning Man and Jewish summer camp. In past years the popular festival has attracted more than 1,000 Jewish students and young adults from 20 states, six countries, and more than 60 colleges and universities.
Special performers for the 2012 Jewlicious Festival include the phenomenal actress and PhD in Neuroscience Mayim Bialik (Blossom, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Big Bang Theory), the most upbeat band in Los Angeles The Aggrolites (Coachella, Vans Warped Tour, SXSW), and two of America’s funniest men Todd Barry (The Wrestler, Louie, Flight of the Conchords, Letterman, Conan) and Moshe Kasher (2009 iTunes comic of the year, Jimmy Fallon, Chelsea Lately). Amazing musicians Moshav and Dustbowl Revival will be playing sets as well!
Presenters at the festival will include Benzion Chinn on messianism, Yonah Bookstein on “occupy Jerusalem,” Leibish Hundert on kabbalah, Dr. Maya Shlanger and Dr. Dan Wasserman on wellness, Shmuel Skaist on science fiction and Judaism, Thalia Miller on communication, Sasha Perry on activism, Jay Schrieber On the American and Israeli Army, David Abitbol on social media, Marcus Freed on yoga, Larry Trilling on television and Esther Kustanowitz on NextGen Jews. The festival also will feature many other speakers and educators addressing critical issues including social justice, alternative energy and ending oil reliance, Israel, and Jewish spirituality and sexuality.
Festival attendees will also take delight in the numerous community and recreational activities that will be held throughout the weekend. Activities to be offered include Sabbath banquets, workshops, wine tasting, Jewish meditation, henna tattoos, dance and yoga, swimming and, of course, relaxing with friends.
The festival’s culmination on Sunday, February 27 is an acoustic showcase with performances by special guest artists to be announced at a later date.
"It's year eight and our momentum continues unchecked, this year aboard the historic Queen Mary,”noted Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, founder and director of the Jewlicious Festival. “It’s a vibrant stage for our youth and next generation of leaders to highlight the best of their heritage. The entire world can witness as we share our arts, music, community, and culture in a joyous celebration. The stage is prepped, the community is primed and we are all ready to celebrate.”
Vendors, organizations, and companies who are interested in participating in the Jewlicious Festival are encouraged to contact rabbiyonah@gmail.com or call the festival office at (310) 277-5544. For ticket information, updated news on added performers, and more details, please visit http://www.jewlicious8.com/.
About Jewlicious
Jewlicious is the leading brand in the world focusing on inspiring Jews via online media, events and festivals. Jewlicious publishes the most visited Jewish Blog, Jewlicious.com, creates world-class events, operates college campus chapters, and has a line of Jewlicious apparel. The organization inspires young Jews to be active in the community, develop grassroots leadership skills, and connects young Jews to social and sustainability movements. Jewlicious is powered by JConnect, a 501c(3) registered not-for-profit, and has offices in L.A. and Jerusalem.
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