15.11.26
Hidden Treasures
After the success of last summer's session on the forgotten sounds of the Sussman Collection, Jargon is delighted to bring Alan Dein back to House of Annetta in collaboration with the Jewish Music Institute.
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15.10.26
A world of music, one orchestra
From the musical streets of Jerusalem to the JMI Community Orchestra in London, cellist and composer Shirley Smart brings together traditions, cultures and sounds. We caught up with her to talk about her musical journey, the freedom of improvisation and the joy of making music together.
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17.9.26
JMI Community Orchestra at JW3
Join the JMI Community Orchestra for monthly, inspiring rehearsals exploring Jewish, Middle Eastern and cross‑cultural musical traditions in a welcoming ensemble for adult musicians (18+).”
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30.8.26
YIDDISH CULTURE WEEKEND 2026
JMI is delighted to launch Yiddish Culture Weekend 2026, a new programme celebrating the richness, creativity and contemporary relevance of Yiddish language and culture.
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13.7.26
AVISHAI COHEN & REJOICER FEAT. JIMI PRASAD ORCHESTRA
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7.7.26
JIMI PRASAD ORCHESTRA FEAT. AVISHAI COHEN & REJOICER
JMI is proud to present a beautiful and evocative evening of new music, marking the culmination of a year‑long collaboration between composers and vocalists Ana Silvera, Lydia Samuels and Tomer Damsky.
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3.6.26
Kantes de las Yjas / Song of the Daughters
JMI is proud to present a beautiful and evocative evening of new music, marking the culmination of a year‑long collaboration between composers and vocalists Ana Silvera, Lydia Samuels and Tomer Damsky.
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12.4.26
JMI Youth Big Band 2026 Now at JW3
Sign up for the JMI Youth Big Band Ensemble Programme 2026 which includes regular monthly rehearsals, performance opportunities and much more!
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15.3.26
JMI Youth Big Band x NYJO – live at JW3
An electrifying showcase of young talent as JMI Youth Big Band and NYJO Under 18s unite to celebrate the future of jazz with creativity, heritage, and bold new sounds.
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8.3.26
Open Call – Yiddish Culture Weekend 2026
In 2026, JMI is celebrating community, creativity and Yiddish culture with a vibrant, ideas‑driven weekend that will help shape a renewed and reimagined Summer School for 2027.
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19.1.26
Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 at City Hall
Join us at City Hall for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, themed “Bridging Generations,” with a ceremony in partnership with HET and HMDT and a special performance by Lenka Lichtenberg.
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10.1.26
Chaia: Deep Listening Set at Om Being
An immersive Deep Listening experience with Chaia, blending Yiddish archival sounds with techno and ambient textures for a meditative collective journey.
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26.12.25
CHAIA – LIMMUD 2025
JMI partners with electronic composer Chaia for Limmud 2025, where she’ll fuse Yiddish archives with club sounds in live performances exploring ritual and memory.
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4.12.25
New Membership Platform Now Live!
We’re excited to launch our new JMI membership platform - your gateway to Jewish music, exclusive events, and a vibrant cultural community.
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4.12.25
Announcing JMI’s new Chair of Trustees!
JMI is delighted to announce Rob Rinder MBE as Chair of the Board of Trustees
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24.11.25
JMI Archive Documentary Premiere
A three-part short documentary created by gosh and produced by yyy.zine.
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19.11.25
JMI Archive on BBC Radio 3
BBC Radio 3’s Music Planet explores the JMI archives with Tai Rona in a deep dive into Jewish musical heritage - stream now on BBC Sounds until 20 December.
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16.11.25
JMI Youth Big Band live at the EFG London Jazz Festival
Experience the JMI Youth Big Band in an exciting fusion of jazz and Jewish musical traditions, featuring special guest cellist Shirley Smart
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28.10.25
Netanel Hershtik: Songs of Renewal
A transcendent evening of sacred song and contemporary artistry, featuring world-renowned cantor Netanel Hershtik in a powerful fusion of tradition and innovation.
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19.10.25
JMI Youth Big Band—Autumn Term
Led by acclaimed band leader Sam Eastmond, JMI is offering an exciting opportunity for young musicians aged 11–19 to explore jazz, improvisation, and Jewish musical heritage in a vibrant ensemble setting.
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