Performance 3: From Andalusia to the Middle East, with a touch of the Classics Featuring Mandolin sensation Shmuel Elbaz of Netivot and Sedot Negev and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra Mandolin sensation Shmuel Elbaz and his ensemble of Netivot and Sedot Negev will join members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, including cellist and ARTolerance Artistic Director Udi [...Read More]

Day of ARTolerance at Esperanza Exploring Latin & Middle Eastern Cultural Connection Friday, March 22, 2019 ARTolerance will present a Day of ARTolerance at Esperanza in North Philadelphia, on Friday, March 22, 2019. The day will include an interfaith poetry component led by students, instrumental instructions with Esperanza high school students, rehearsals for students participation in [...Read More]

Main Line Reform Temple & ARTolerance Present... the award winning Arab & Jewish Ensemble SheshBesh Sunday, March 31, 2019 @ 3pm ARTolerance will present an event on Sunday, March 31, at 3pm at Main Line Reform Temple to celebrate and support ARTolerance led initiatives in the pursuit of shared society in the USA and in the Middle East. ARTolerance will be featuring the award winning Arab & Jewish ensemble SheshBesh, under the auspices of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. The program will also recognize ARTolerance’s sponsors and upcoming initiatives of exciting and diverse programming in our region. Performance will begin at 3pm and guests are then invited to join a Meet & Mingle reception with the performing artists. 3pm performance followed by a Meet & Mingle Reception Suggested Donation $20 at the door

Magical Erhu strings of Jiebing Chen & Hafez Kotain's virtuosic drumming hands will Join Udi Bar-David (Cello) in ARTolerance: From China to the Middle East. Not to be missed!

ARTolerance will celebrate the International Day of Peace with an evening of music, spoken word, visuals, and more from Israeli & Palestinian cultures. We hope to introduce aspirations through cultural expressions and provide bridges towards impactful dialogues. Palestinian & Israeli narratives will be shared, understanding that they express varying perspectives. We would like to encourage conversations across religions and nationalities, leading to impactful dialogues addressing issues of freedom, justice, and peace. Featuring Poet Nathalie Handal, Singer/Songwriter Tammy Scheffer, Singer/Songwriter Fouad Dakwar, Cellist Udi Bar-David, Percussionist and Oud player Zafer Tawil and Pianist Shira Samuels- Shragg. In collaboration with Swarthmore College’s Department of Music and Dance and Peace and Conflict Studies Program.